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Speak up for the Adirondack Rail Trail!

The NYS DOT and DEC recently announced proposed changes to the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor UMP that could lead to the development of the Adirondack Rail Trail in the Adirondack State Park. Without your support, however, the trail might only be part…
https://www.ptny.org/get-involved/take-action/2015/07/speak-adirondack-rail-trail

Adirondack Rail Trail Receives Major Boost

State Agencies recommend removal of railroad tracks along the Lake Placid to Tupper Lake section of the 119-mile corridor between Lake Placid and Remsen, boosting the development of the Adirondack Rail Trail.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/adirondack-rail-trail-receives-major-boost

Looking for Good Ideas

Public input will play a central role in updating the Canal Recreationway Plan, a long-term framework for development of recreational opportunities throughout the Canal system. Share your ideas today.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/08/looking-for-good-ideas

Act Now to Protect our Greenspaces

New York State is home to beautiful and diverse natural areas, from 1,000-acre parks to priceless urban pocket greenspaces. For over 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has helped to protect these natural areas and the wildlife within th…
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/act-now-protect-our-greenspaces

Federal Transportation Bill Stuck in D.C. Traffic

In late July, the U.S. Congress avoided an interruption of vital transportation funding by passing a short-term extension of the current transportation funding legislation. The big question is, what's next?
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/federal-transportation-bill-limps-on

Park(ing) Day Fun

PTNY took over two prime parking spaces in Albany in September, turning them into a campground and trail as part of the annual world event.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/10/parking-day-fun

Speaking Out for Parks and Trails All Year Long

Things may be quieter in Albany in the Fall, but our advocacy on behalf of New York’s parks is a year-round effort.
but our advocacy on behalf of New York https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/12/speaking-out-parks

Pounding the Pavement in Albany

Last Tuesday, Parks & Trails New York and its New Yorkers for Active Transportation coalition partners hit the halls of the Capitol, calling for more state funding for biking and walking.
's no coincidence that Active Transportation Advocacy Day consists of lots of active transportatio…sportation Agenda. Active Transportation Advocacy Day wasn https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/02/pounding-pavement

Fighting for the Green

During the height of state budget negotiations, PTNY rallied the troops for two important advocacy days in Albany.
ew York rallied the troops for two important advocacy days in Albany. The 10th annual Park Advoca…ew York State Parks organize the annual Park Advocacy Day. Just a few days earlier https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/03/fighting-for-the-green

Budget Bumps in the Road

The Assembly and Senate one-house budgets include some bumps in the road for NYS Parks. On the positive side, the Assembly budget include $20M in groundbreaking funding for bike/ped infrastructure.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/03/budget-bumps-in-road