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Senator Funke: a new friend to New York's outdoors

After spending 40 years as a broadcast journalist, mainly in Rochester, Rich Funke decided to run for state Senate to give back to his community. Since taking office in 2015, Senator Funke has proven to be a great friend to New York’s parks and trails.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/04/senator-funke-new-friend-new-yorks-outdoors

New Senate Tourism Chair Named

After spending 40 years as a broadcast journalist, mainly in Rochester, Rich Funke decided to run for state Senate to give back to his community. Since taking office in 2015, Senator Funke has proven to be a great friend to New York’s parks and trails.
The name Rich Funke (pronounced “funky”) may have been unfamiliar in Albany during the 2014 New York State Senate election, but it is easily recognized in Western New York. Funke …… https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/general-blog/2016/04/senator-funke-new-friend-new-yorks-outdoors

Kids Connected to Parks

New York State launched the "Connect Kids to Parks" Initiative, in partnership with the National Park Service's Every-Kid-in-a-Park program that will allow all New York State fourth graders and their families free access to NYS Parks.
This week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of the New York State "Connect Kids to Parks" program. The program will enhance educational and recreational opportunities…… https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/general-blog/2016/04/kids-connected-parks

Smoking Ban in NYS Parks Upheld

The New York State Court of Appeals upheld a decision that would ban smoking from certain public spaces in New York State Parks and Historic Sites.
The New York State Court of Appeals upheld a decision that would ban smoking from certain public spaces in New York State Parks and Historic Sites. New York State Parks first ini…… https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/general-blog/2016/04/smoking-ban-nys-parks-upheld