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A Big Year for Parks and Trails

Governor Andrew Cuomo's regional state-of-the state addresses brought great news for New York's state park system and the state's rapidly growing multi-use trail network
While New York's parks and trails are well-loved in all seasons, we don't generally think of early January as high time for them. But this year is different, as Governor Andrew Cu…… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/big-year-parks-trails

Transitions

It is with mixed feelings that we bid farewell to Laura DiBetta, PTNY’s Director of Parks and Government Relations for the last five years. Laura has been appointed Special Assistant to the Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner for Outdoor…
It is with mixed feelings that we bid farewell to Laura DiBetta, PTNY’s Director of Parks and Government Relations for the last five years. Laura has been appointed Special Assist…… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/transitions

In memoriam: Jeannette Bamford

Jeannette Bamford, a dedicated Parks & Trails New York trustee for many years, passed away on December 31. Jeannette was instrumental in the founding of the organization in 1985 and served as its first Chairperson.
Jeannette Bamford, a dedicated Parks & Trails New York trustee for many years, passed away on December 31, 2016. Jeannette was instrumental in the founding of the organization in …… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/memoriam-jeannette-bamford

Trail project aims to expand tourism, recreation opportunities

When Governor Cuomo trekked to Western New York this month to deliver one of his State of the State speeches, he discussed the proposed Empire State Trail. The three-year project would create an additional 350 miles of paved trails across the state, linki…
https://www.ptny.org/cycle-the-erie-canal/news/in-the-news-1/trail-project-aims-expand-tourism-recreation-opportunities

Parks Watch

Parks Watch Whether your favorite park is out in the countryside or just down the block, it’s comforting to know that it will always be there for you and yours to enjoy. Comfortin…… https://www.ptny.org/our-work/advocate/priorities/local-parks/parks-watch