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  • 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....

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  • 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....

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  • 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....

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  • New and Improved

    The budget deal reached earlier this month includes a new $90 million capital appropriation for improvements to state parks and will keep the momentum going for the entire parks system. Here’s a roundup of the latest projects at parks around the state....

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  • Keeping Up with the Old Croton Aqueduct

    The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct have been helping with the renovation of the historic Keeper's House in Dobbs Ferry for fourteen years. With the help of a Park and Trail Partnership Program grant, they're getting close to the finish line....

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  • Featured Friend: Linda Hall

    Linda Hall loves birding, taking walks, and enjoying the outdoors. She stumbled upon the Friends of Chenango Valley by accident, but she sure is glad that she did....

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  • You Gotta Have Tips: the CHAR 500

    In this week's Technical Tip, PTNY explains the mysterious New York State CHAR 500: who has to file it, why, and what to do if you run a non-profit and this is the first you've ever heard of it!...

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  • Advocacy Matters! Funding for Walking and Biking Advances in NYS

    February's Active Transportation Advocacy Day was more than a mere exercise for participants. Their efforts have resulted in 46 legislators so far signing support letters for dedicated funding for biking and walking projects in the state budget. ​...

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  • Speak out for biking and walking on February 2

    Join Parks & Trails New York and the New Yorkers for Active Transportation (NY4AT) coalition in Albany for meetings with our state senators and assembly members to tell them all New Yorkers, regardless of age or ability, need access to trails and infrastructure that supports safe and healthy biking and walking....

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