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February, 2023
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Parks & Trails New York Announces New Executive Director
Paul Steely White is the new executive director of Parks & Trails New York. The appointment comes after an extensive search started in November 2022 when PTNY’s long-standing visionary leader, Robin Dropkin, announced her retirement....
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Exploring Abolition Along the Empire State Trail
Discover the challenging history of slavery–and the movement to abolish it in NYS–through the lens of the Empire State Trail....
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Those Bikes with the Fat Tires...
Ever heard of a fatbike? Or maybe you are more familiar with the term fat tire bike....
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Six Improved NY Trails and Pathways
From creeksides to mountaintops, PTNY has helped fund many exciting trail projects in NYS. Check out these examples of some recent projects we're sure you'll enjoy....
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January, 2023
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PTNY Pets Takeover!
During the last week of 2022, we had our PTNY pets take over our social media account! See what they had to say about our work....
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Inaugural Cycle the Hudson Valley kicks off July 29
The inaugural Cycle The Hudson Valley bike tour begins July 29 and wends its way 200 miles south along the Empire State Trail to end in New York City a week later....
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December, 2022
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Awards Give Boost to Greenway Trails Across the State
Check out this sampling of greenway trails that were awarded funding through the Regional Economic Development Initiative at the end of 2022. From improved routing of the Empire State Trail through Rome to the extension of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail to upgraded trailheads across the state, greenway trails are getting a boost this year....
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Long-Time Parks & Trails New York Executive Director Robin Dropkin to Retire in 2023
Parks & Trails New York announced the planned retirement in 2023 of its long-time Executive Director, and distinguished environmental advocate, Robin Dropkin....
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Double the Bicycling Adventure
Cycle the Hudson Valley bike tour joins the popular Cycle the Erie Canal tour, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, as a fun, easy way to explore the Empire State Trail....
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Weathering Winter on the Erie Canal
Today, the Erie Canalway Trail is open year-round, but did you know that the Erie Canal has always closed during the winter months? Find out what historically happened to the canal and canal workers....
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