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December
- December 16, 2024New Year, No Fees: Governor Hochul Invites New Yorkers to Start New Year with Free First Day Hikes
- December 11, 2024New York State Parks Announces New Hop Field Warming Hut Open at John Boyd Thacher State Park
- December 06, 2024New York State Parks Announces 14 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
- December 04, 2024Walkway Over the Hudson Poughkeepsie Parking Closure
- December 03, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Pay Increases for Engineer and Related Licensed Positions Across New York State Government to Recruit and Retain Employees
November
- November 26, 2024New York State Parks Encourages Empire Pass Holders to Renew their Pass for the 2025 Season
- November 26, 2024Governor Hochul Signs New Law Declaring November 26 as 'Sojourner Truth Day' in New York
- November 26, 2024New York State Park Police Candidates Sought by Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- November 22, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Full Containment of Jennings Creek Wildfire at Sterling Forest State Park
- November 22, 2024New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Encourages Snowmobilers to Ride Safely
- November 21, 2024State Parks Announces 152-Acre Expansion for Lake Taghkanic State Park in Columbia County
- November 20, 2024Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Wildfires Impacting New York State
- November 17, 2024Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-staff to Honor Wildfire Victim Dariel Vasquez
- November 15, 2024Governor Hochul Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant Declaration from FEMA to Support Ongoing Operations to Combat Jennings Creek/ Sterling State Park Wildfire
- November 14, 202445.2 New Miles of Greenway Trail Constructed Across New York
- November 12, 2024Governor Hochul Provides Update on Wildfires Impacting New York State
- November 11, 2024Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Was a Guest on News 12 to Update New Yorkers on State Response to Wildfires
- November 10, 2024Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
- November 10, 2024Statement on Fallen State Parks Wildland Crew Member
- November 09, 2024Governor Hochul Deploys State Resources to Fight Wildfires Across New York and Provides Update on Air Quality
- November 07, 2024New York State Parks Announces 24 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
- November 01, 2024New Installment of New York State Parks’ Interactive Digital Timeline Explores the Rockefeller Era of the 1960s
- November 01, 2024New York State Parks to Begin Removal of Insect-Damaged Trees at Napeague State Park
October
- October 31, 2024Lake Taghkanic State Park Draft Master Plan Comment Period - Public Meetings Scheduled
- October 30, 2024OSI, OPRHP, PIPC Begin Construction on New Meadows Trail at Schunnemunk State Park
- October 29, 2024New York State Parks Announces New, Accessible Playground at Saratoga Spa State Park
- October 28, 2024“Making History” Symposium to Be Held at Philipse Manor Hall
- October 25, 2024Governor Hochul Cuts Ribbon at Olana State Historic Site’s Over $18 Million Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape
- October 24, 2024Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century
- October 23, 2024State Parks Debuts Trail Etiquette Initiative to Enhance Public Safety on Empire State Trail and Others This Fall
- October 22, 2024Public-Private Partnership Celebrates Opening of New Trails on Land to be Added to Robert H. Treman State Park
- October 11, 2024OPRHP Announces $750,000 Grant to Support Preservation Work at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
- October 10, 2024State Parks Unveils New ‘Explorer App’ Features and Icon Redesign in Honor of 100th Anniversary Celebration
- October 09, 2024Empire State Development and New York State Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation Announce Consultant Selected for Design of New High Falls State Park Slated for Downtown Rochester
- October 07, 2024New York State Lights Landmarks and Bridges to Mark Year-Out Celebration for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park
- October 04, 2024Governor Hochul Announces $3.5 Million Investment to Build Back Long Island’s South Shoreline Beaches
- October 03, 2024Governor Hochul Announces 763 Acres Added to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in the Hudson Valley
September
- September 30, 2024Governor Hochul Sends 30-Member Incident Management Team to Asheville North Carolina to Assist With Hurricane Helene Recovery
- September 27, 2024New York State Parks Announces Further Energy Reduction for Climate Week
- September 25, 2024Governor Hochul Announces $80 Million Available to Support Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations Across New York State
- September 24, 2024New York State Parks Announces 2024 Certified Local Government (CLG) Historic Preservation Grant Awards
- September 23, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Action Following Confirmed Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
- September 20, 2024New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York York’s Revolutionary History
- September 17, 2024DEC and State Parks Encourage New Yorkers to 'Get Outside, Get Offline' and Participate in Fish and Wildlife Day Events on Sept. 28
- September 06, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 36 Percent Increase in New York State Park Pool Attendance Following Launch of “Get Offline, Get Outside” Campaign Earlier This Summer
- September 06, 2024Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario
August
- August 29, 2024Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded to Expand Public Access to Swimming in Underserved Communities
- August 27, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Construction of ‘Crow’s Nest’ Project at Niagara Falls State Park
- August 21, 2024Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2024 Great New York State Fair
- August 16, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Over 2,000 Students Completed Newly Expanded Learn-to-Swim Classes at State Parks
- August 09, 2024Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Designating Bird Conservation Area Off Shore of Montauk Point
- August 07, 2024Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Floating Pool to be Located at Pier 35
- August 01, 2024New York State Parks Announces International Spa Heritage Festival at Saratoga Spa State Park on October 9-10
July
- July 22, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $4.5 Million Swimming Beach Upgrades at Stony Brook State Park in Southern Tier
- July 18, 2024New York State Parks Announces Completion of 3.6-Mile Harlem Valley Rail Trail Resurfacing Project in Columbia County
- July 17, 2024Governor Hochul Launches Free Application for Civil Service Exam to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement
- July 16, 2024Reopening of Lake Welch Beach
- July 16, 2024New York State Parks Presents Legacy Celebration at Letchworth State Park
- July 12, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Improvements to the National Women’s Hall of Fame as Part of the Seneca Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative
- July 12, 2024Following First Shark Sighting of the Summer, Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Shark Monitoring Efforts
- July 12, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Great Lakes 360, a New Living Museum on the Aquarium of Niagara’s Expanded Campus
- July 11, 2024Governor Hochul Expands Outdoor Recreation Access for New Yorkers With Opening of Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park
- July 10, 2024Governor Hochul Celebrates 2.8 Million Visitors at New York State Parks Over Fourth of July Holiday Following Launch of “Get Offline, Get Outside” Campaign
- July 10, 2024Lake Welch Beach Closed for Treatment of Harmful Algal Bloom
- July 02, 2024Governor Hochul Launches “Get Offline, Get Outside” Campaign and Announces Free Pool Access at State Parks This Summer
- July 01, 2024New Installment of New York State Parks’ Interactive Digital Timeline Explores the Great Depression and Civilian Conservation Corps Era
- July 01, 2024DEC and OPRHP Announce Release of Draft 30x30 Conservation Strategy for Public Review
June
- June 28, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Progress Toward Enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park
- June 26, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Set for Jones Beach
- June 26, 2024Sculpture Honoring Harriet Tubman Set to be Unveiled at John Brown Farm State Historic Site
- June 20, 2024OPRHP Releases for Public Review and Comment Draft Eligibility Guidelines for Environmental Bond Act Open Space Land Conservation and Recreational Infrastructure Projects
- June 18, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Free Admission to State Park Sites During This Week's Heat Wave
- June 17, 2024Ahead of Record-Setting Extreme Heat, Governor Hochul Deploys Statewide Resources and Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions to Protect Their Health
- June 14, 2024One Year After Boating Accident in Lockport, Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Oversight and Prevent Future Tragedies
- June 14, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Nominations for State and National Historic Places
- June 13, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Protection of 275 Acres of Open Space in Cayuga County
- June 12, 2024OPRHP Awards Grants to Support Maritime Heritage Education and Preservation Projects in New York State
- June 10, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park Visitor Center on Long Island
May
- May 31, 2024New Trail Loop Connects Key Areas at Saratoga Spa State Park
- May 31, 2024Governor Hochul Announces 2024 “Get Outdoors & Get Together Day” is Saturday, June 8
- May 24, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Centennial Celebration Events at New York State Parks
- May 24, 2024New York State Parks Adds Accessible Kayak Launch to Glimmerglass State Park
- May 24, 2024The Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain is Reopening
- May 23, 2024Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor Hochul Announces Investments to Keep New Yorkers Safe in the Water Through NY SWIMS Initiative
- May 21, 2024Ahead of Camping Season, Governor Hochul Highlights $53 Million From FY 2025 Enacted Budget to Improve Public Safety at New York State Parks
- May 14, 2024Governor Hochul Forms New York State 250th American Revolution Commemoration Commission
- May 01, 2024As Part of NY SWIMS Initiative, Governor Hochul Announces Up to $90 Million Available for Municipal Swimming Facilities in Underserved Communities
April
- April 22, 2024Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Earth Week
- April 22, 2024On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Highlights Designation of Thacher State Park as a National Natural Landmark
- April 18, 2024Finger Lakes State Parks Centennial Exhibit Commemorates 100 Years of Iconic Public Lands and Stewardship
- April 18, 2024Governor Hochul Celebrates New York State Parks and Historic Sites Centennial
- April 17, 2024Governor Hochul Spotlights Eleven Projects for Their Commitment to Historic Preservation Efforts in New York State
- April 12, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Record Tourism Numbers During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
- April 05, 2024DEC and State Parks Announce Annual Spring Family Fishing Festival at Belmont Lake on April 13
- April 05, 2024Governor Hochul Congratulates 20 New Graduates From the New York State Park Police Academy
- April 02, 2024New York State Parks Seeks New Website Design
March
- March 29, 2024Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Participate in Love Our New York Lands Stewardship Days
- March 28, 2024State Parks Reminds Boaters to be Cautious of Early Spring Cold Water
- March 27, 2024Governor Hochul Highlights Free Admission to State Parks, Lands, Campgrounds, and Historic Sites for New York State Veterans and Gold Star Families
- March 25, 2024Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State Preparations Ahead of April 8 Eclipse
- March 20, 2024Governor Hochul Celebrates Start of Spring Season With Launch of New York Blooms Report
- March 15, 2024Governor Hochul Launches ‘Blazing A Trail: A History of New York State Parks and Historic Sites’
- March 14, 2024Governor Hochul Announces 15 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
- March 06, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Eclipse Events and Activities at New York State Parks
February
- February 16, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Two Free Snowmobiling Weekends
- February 16, 2024New Exhibit at Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of New York State Parks and Historic Sites
- February 15, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Selkirk Shores State Park to Undergo $9 Million Revitalization
- February 07, 2024State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid’s Testimony at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Environmental Conservation
- February 07, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Another Record Attendance Year at State Parks
- February 02, 2024Governor Hochul Announces New York State Parks Centennial “Share Your Story” Project
January
- January 22, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Investments in Long Island Resiliency Projects to Protect Communities from Extreme Weather
- January 18, 2024New Tool for Local Trail Advocates Will Help Expand New York’s Growing Greenway Trail Network
- January 16, 2024Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget
- January 12, 2024Governor Hochul Announces New York State Awarded $15 Million in Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging
- January 05, 2024Governor Hochul Unveils Fourth Proposal of 2024 State of the State: ‘NY Swims’ — the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming
- January 05, 2024Governor Hochul Announces $1.8 Million in Grants Awarded to State Parks, Trails, Historic Sites and Public Lands Partner Organizations
- January 04, 2024NYS Parks to Provide Seasonal Dock Permits Along West River Shoreline Trail
- January 03, 2024Niagara Scenic Parkway Removal Phase 3 Scoping Underway