In The News
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April, 2016
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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.
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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.
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March, 2016
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Fewer potholes = less funding
Albany Times Union
PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin expresses her support for the $20 million in bike/ped funding, including trails, that is included in the NYS Assembly budget. READ MORE -
Transit advocates push for more NY cash
Press Connects
PTNY was happy to stand up this week with fellow advocates and Assembly members at a press conference in support of $20 million in state funding for bike/ped infrastructure. READ MORE -
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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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February, 2016
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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.
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January, 2016
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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.
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Parks group hails Cuomo's environmental protection fund plan
News10.com
Parks and Trails New York applauds Cuomo's announcement that he wants to add another $123 million to the Environmental Protection Fund, making a total of $300 million available to protect the environment and support parks, trails and farms.
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December, 2015
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Letter: Bike riders need protected lanes
Albany Times Union
A letter to the editor from our Executive Director, Robin Dropkin, in support of the continued discussion in the City of Albany to install its first protected bike lanes along a heavily-traveled stretch of Madison Avenue.
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Coalition of New York groups makes new push to reauthorize federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
Glens Falls Post Star
Environmental and conservation groups as well as New York House Republicans are advocating for the program that provides funding to states to purchase land or conservation easements, and for parks and playgrounds.
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November, 2015
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Letchworth, Niagara Falls benefiting from investments in state parks
WBFO 88.7
A Buffalo radio station interviewed PTNY's Robin Dropkin about the visible signs of progress being made on much needed improvements in Western New York state parks.
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New York State Parks, After Years of Decline, Receive Infusion of Cash and Care
New York Times
PTNY is mentioned and quoted in this optimistic piece about the improving conditions of New York State Parks.
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October, 2015
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Cycle the Erie: Fort Stanwix, Rome, Brings Revolutionary War Era to Life
The Island Now
The Cycle the Erie bike tour, 400 miles from Buffalo to Albany organized through Parks & Trails NY, takes us back to the very beginning of the United States, to its colonial days and its emergence as an independent nation.
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September, 2015
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Schenectady roundtable focuses on growing bicycle tourism market
The Daily Gazette
Organized by Parks and Trails New York and the New York State Canal Corp., the meeting’s aim was to find ways to help Schenectady capitalize on the growing bicycle tourist market. About 30 people attended the meeting, including cyclists, bicycle salespeople, a representative from the hospitality industry, representatives from Schenectady’s planning and engineering departments, the economic development supervisor for Schoharie County and a transportation planner from the Capital District Transportation Committee.
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State Parks Announces $500,000 Available to Help Grassroots Groups Improve State Parks, Trails and Historic Sites
LongIsland.com
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and historic sites.
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PTNY staff transforms downtown Albany parking space
Albany Times Union
Parks and Trails New York took over multiple parking spaces on Washington Avenue near the Capitol, using art to convert them temporarily into a campground setting bordered by a segment of the Erie Canalway Trail.
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Cyclists pedal Schenectady like tourists
Albany Times Union
Parks & Trails staff participated in a Bike-a-Round through the streets of Schenectady as part of this year's Bicycling Brings Business event. The ride intended to provide a feel of what tourists will experience while riding through the city.
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