In The News

May, 2016

Cleanups slated Saturday for several state parks in Buffalo-Niagara region

The Buffalo News

Clean the beach and grounds at Evangola State Park. Spruce up the Golden Hill State Park boat launch. Help garden and clean trails and Knox Farm State Park. These are among activities planned for Saturday during "I Love My Park Day" in 110 state parks across New York.

Give Back to Long Island’s State Parks at I Love My Park Day on May 7

LongIsland.com

It’s not too late to register to volunteer at a state park this Saturday for the fifth annual I Love My Park Day. More than 20 family-friendly events are planned across Long Island on May 7. Volunteers are especially needed to assist with cleanup projects at Hallock State Park Preserve and Orient Beach State Park.

Love a state park May 7 in New York

Ithaca Journal

A news release from the office of State Sen. Tom O’Mara, R-Big Flats, announced the annual I Love My Park Day will occur at several Finger Lakes regional sites, including Catharine Valley Trail, Ithaca Dog Park at Allan H. Treman Marine State Park, Robert H. Treman State Park, Stony Brook State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park and Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area.

April, 2016

Editorial: Show some love to state parks

Press Republican

Piece from a Plattsburgh publication promoting the use of state parks, historic sites, and campgrounds throughout the North Country, including a mention encouraging participation in I Love My Park Day on May 7.

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum Receives Professional Development Grant

Article featuring one of the recipients of our Park and Trail Partnership grant program. The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum was awarded the $45,624.80 matching grant to upgrade the position of Executive Director to full time to better serve the educational needs of the area and boost tourism.

Senator Hannon Encourages Long Islanders to Participate in Fifth Annual "I Love My Park Day"

Long Island Exchange

The 6th District State Senator promotes the event to Long Island by stating, “I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs,”

Albany Mayor Sheehan Announces Construction of Major Bike and Pedestrian Improvements to Albany's Corning Riverfront Park

City of Albany Press Release

PTNY staff attended a press conference along the banks of the Hudson in Albany to acknowledge the waterfront improvement project. PTNY's Robin Dropkin is quoted in the press release expressing support for the project.

Helpers Sought for Spa Park Work Day

Troy Record

I Love My Park Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, in Saratoga Spa State Park. Similar events are planned for more than 95 state parks across the state, in which volunteers help with cleanup, beautification and improvement projects. Last year, more than 150 volunteers completed over a dozen projects at Spa State Park.

Oneida Rail Trail to Host I Love My Park Day Event

Madison County Courier

The Oneida Rail Trail will host volunteers at Old Erie Canal State Park as part of more than 95 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide Saturday, May 7.

Join DEC for I Love My Park Day and Plant Some Trees

LongIsland.com

Coverage focusing on the New York State DEC locations participating in our annual I Love My Park Day statewide volunteer event. This is the first year that DEC and National Park sites have been added to the more than 100 participating New York State Parks and historic sites.

Giving Back: I Love My Park Day Builds Next Generation of Park Stewards

The Conservationist

This piece by PTNY's Laura DiBetta and Robin Dropkin was featured in the April 2016 edition of NY's Department of Environmental Conservation's bi-monthly publication. It paints a vibrant picture of the success of the first four years of our annual I Love My Park Day state-wide volunteer event and this year's expansion beyond state parks and historic sites.

NY Parks Advocates Praise Cuomo, Lawmakers for State Budget

News10.com

Advocates for the environment and New York state parks are praising the $156 billion budget passed by the Legislature. The spending plan contains $123 million in new money for environmental protection. That brings the total of the state’s Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million.

March, 2016

Fewer potholes = less funding

Albany Times Union

Transit advocates push for more NY cash

Press Connects

Grants awarded to 7 Western New York nonprofits

Buffalo Business First

Two Western New York parks preservation groups were among 20 organizations statewide to benefit from a statewide allocation of $450,000.

$450k in grants are awarded for grassroots initiatives

Wyoming County Free Press

Our Park and Trail Partnership Program awardees have been officially announced by Gov. Cuomo. The $450,000 in state grants to 20 organizations dedicated to the stewardship and promotion of New York State parks and historic sites will support projects to strengthen Friends Groups and enhance public access and recreational opportunities at parks and historic sites across the state.

Victor Hiking Trails Plans for Next Steps

In September 1991 there was one town park with a few miles of trails that were maintained by the Town of Victor Water Department. Thanks to the hard work of many, there are now more than 55 miles of maintained, non-motorized trails throughout the town and village.

Prepare Roads for Walkers, Bicyclists

The recent article, “Road still takes grim toll,” Feb. 21, demonstrates “car-centric” thinking that prioritizes the convenience of motor vehicle transportation over our collective safety, quality of life and health.

February, 2016

Crumbling Falls Bridges Overdue for Repair

The Buffalo News

PTNY's Robin Dropkin is quoted in this piece about the potential "shutting off" of the water on the American side of Niagara Falls in order to repair the crumbling stone arch bridges. The condition of the bridges are a testament to the backlog of projects that had characterized our state park system, and is now experiencing a resurgence of improvements.

January, 2016

NY looks to boost tourism, craft breweries

PressConnects, Press & Sun-Bulletin

The important role parks play in New York's tourism industry is supported in a quote by PTNY's Executive Director, Robin Dropkin, in this piece about Cuomo's 2016 budget's investment in the industry.