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December
- December 23, 2021New York State Historic Preservation Awards Announced For 2021
- December 21, 2021New York State Reminds Snowmobilers to Ride Safely
- December 15, 2021Draft Master Plan Completed for James Baird State Park
- December 13, 2021Governor Hochul Invites New Yorkers to Celebrate the New Year in the Outdoors with First Day Hikes at State Parks, Historic Sites, Wildlife Areas and Public Lands
- December 10, 2021Governor Hochul Announces 21 Nominations Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places
- December 09, 2021Governor Hochul Announces $1.85 Million Construction of Flood Resiliency Project on Hudson River
- December 08, 2021Planning for Nissequogue River State Park
- December 08, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Endicott as One of the $10 Million Southern Tier Winners of Fifth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative
- December 08, 2021New York State Historic Preservation Plan (2021-26) Complete
- December 01, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Agreement to Protect Pristine Cayuga Lake Waterfront Property
November
- November 24, 2021Governor Hochul Announces 860-acre Expansion of Moreau Lake State Park
- November 19, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Number of Stays at New York State Campgrounds in 2021
- November 18, 2021Governor Hochul Highlights Holiday Fun and Cheer at New York State Parks
- November 17, 2021DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register For The Season
- November 16, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Construction Begins for Children's Museum at Saratoga Spa State Park
- November 09, 2021Governor Hochul Announces $6.2 Million Modernization of Taconic Outdoor Education Center at Fahnestock State Park in Hudson Valley
- November 09, 2021New York State Parks and the Hudson River Valley Greenway Announce Empire State Trail Improvements in Waterford and Cohoes
October
- October 29, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Domestic Violence Prevention Training for Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Staff
- October 25, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Opening of the East Gate Plaza at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
- October 15, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $46 Million Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park
- October 13, 2021Trapped Dog’s Tale Ends Well at New York State Park in Ulster County
- October 07, 2021DEC Announces Grand Opening of First Segment of New York State Birding Trail
- October 07, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Completion of New DEC Marine Resources Headquarters at Nissequogue River State Park
- October 01, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Innovative Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park
- October 01, 2021State Parks Announces Federal Grant Supporting LGBT Heritage Research in Greenwich Village
September
- September 28, 2021State Parks Announces $300,000 in Historic Preservation Grants for Genesee Valley
- September 24, 2021Governor Hochul Announces Empire State Trail Improvements in Little Falls, Herkimer County
- September 24, 2021During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Agreement to Secure Future Protection of Largest Privately-Owned Shoreline in the Finger Lakes
- September 23, 2021During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Hempstead Lake State Park
- September 15, 2021State Parks Adding Solar Energy Project to Niagara Falls State Park
- September 09, 2021Governor Hochul Announces 19 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places
- September 08, 2021Draft State Historic Preservation Plan Available for Review
- September 03, 2021Governor Hochul Announces $3.2 Million Project to Upgrade Coxsackie State Boat Launch and Riverside Park
- September 03, 2021Ladders to the Outdoors Program Launches at New York State Parks
- September 02, 2021State Parks Announces Acquisition of Land near Breakneck Ridge at Hudson Highlands State Park
July
- July 28, 2021New York State Announces $900,000 in Grants Awarded to State Parks, Trails, Historic Sites and Public Lands Partner Organizations
- July 27, 2021New York State Announces Opening of $9.5 Million Facility at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- July 27, 2021New York State Parks Initiating Additional Measures to Protect Long Island Beach-Goers from Potential Shark Interactions
- July 22, 2021New York State Announces Empire State Trail Improvements in New Paltz
- July 22, 2021New York State Parks Announces Improved Grounds Open at Washington Headquarters State Historic Site
- July 14, 2021At First Gun Violence Prevention Community Meeting in Brooklyn, New York State Announces More Than 4,000 Jobs Available for At-Risk Youth in Emerging New York City Gun Violence Hot Spots
- July 08, 2021New York Applauds NOAA’s Proposed National Marine Sanctuary On Lake Ontario
- July 01, 2021New York State Signs Legislation Allowing Park Rangers to Administer Epipens to Treat Allergic Reactions
- July 01, 2021New Connector Trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
- July 01, 2021New York State Park Police, Department of Environmental Conservation Join Operation Dry Water to Deter Boating Under The Influence
June
- June 24, 2021New York State Announces Opening of $30 Million Swimming Pool at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
- June 21, 2021New York State Announces Return of Fourth of July Fireworks to Empire State Plaza and Jones Beach
- June 18, 2021New York State Parks Celebrates Juneteenth
- June 18, 2021New York State Announces First-Ever Loyalty/Reward Program at State Campgrounds
- June 16, 2021Roberto Clemente State Park South Playground Reopens
- June 15, 2021New York State Announces Opening of Big Woods and Appalachian Trail Trailheads at Fahnestock State Park
- June 11, 2021New York State Announces 15 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places
- June 10, 2021New Nature Bus Connects Communities to Outdoor Opportunities in Albany County
- June 09, 2021New York State Announces Grand Opening of Pier 76 on Manhattan's Western Shore
- June 09, 2021Grafton Lakes State Park to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
- June 07, 2021Governor Announces Nominations and Appointments to Administration
- June 03, 2021New York State Announces Dedication of New Park Space along Niagara Gorge Rim in Niagara Falls, Created Through Removal of Segment of Former Expressway
- June 02, 2021Smorgasburg to Return to Marsha P. Johnson State Park on June 26
May
- May 30, 2021 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park to Fly Memorial Day
- May 27, 2021New York State Parks and Beaches Welcome Visitors for Memorial Day Weekend
- May 27, 2021 USAN, State Parks Announce Completion of Third Street Connector between City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park
- May 26, 2021New York State Announces Completion of Resiliency Projects in Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County
- May 24, 2021New York State Announces New Vaccine Incentive Providing a Free Two-Day Pass to Any New York State Park to Those Vaccinated Between May 24 and May 31
- May 21, 2021New York State Announces Expansion to Begin at Historic Finger Lakes Destination
- May 17, 2021State Parks Reminds Visitors Tickets Required for 2021 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach
- May 12, 2021New York State Announces Beaches and Pools to Operate with Six-Foot Social Distancing
- May 10, 2021New York State Announces Start of Construction of Resiliency Project at Historic Site in St. Lawrence County
- May 10, 2021DEC and State Parks Encourage Campers to Use Local Firewood While Enjoying the Outdoors
- May 04, 2021New York State Announces Partnership Between New York State Parks and Tentrr Offering a New Way to Experience the Outdoors
April
- April 30, 202110th Annual I Love My Park Day Celebrates New York’s State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands
- April 28, 2021State Parks Adds to Seneca Lake State Park
- April 27, 2021New York State Announces Completion of Critical $500,000 Waterline Replacement in Niagara County
- April 23, 2021New York State Announces Niagara Falls State Park to Build $46 Million State of the Art Visitor Center
- April 21, 2021State Parks Protects Rail Trail in Western New York
- April 20, 2021New York State Parks Seeks Public Input on Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site Improvements
- April 20, 2021Ticket Sales for the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach have Re-commenced
- April 19, 2021New York State Parks Announces Grant Cottage State Historic Site Going Off the Grid
- April 16, 2021New York State Announces Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Ticket Sales to Begin April 19
- April 16, 2021Marsha P. Johnson Design Review Workshops Begin Tuesday, April 20
- April 07, 2021New York State Announces Partnership Between Empire State Trail and the Boilermaker Race to Hold First Ever Empire State Trail Challenge
- April 07, 2021New York State Parks Releases Final Statewide Greenway Trails Plan
- April 02, 2021The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park Honors Autism Awareness Month by Formalizing Programming Partnerships
March
- March 31, 2021New York State Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for the 10th Annual 'I Love My Park' Day
- March 30, 2021Public Design Workshop Schedule Expanded for Marsha P. Johnson State Park
- March 24, 2021New York State Announces Phase 1 of Pier 76 Transformation Has Begun
- March 24, 2021New York State Announces Completion of $14 Million Renovation Project for New Capital Repertory Theatre in Downtown Albany
- March 17, 2021Public Design Workshop Schedule Set for Marsha P. Johnson State Park
- March 15, 2021New York State Announces Return of Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park
- March 11, 2021State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 20 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places
- March 05, 2021New York State Parks Highlights Women’s History Month
- March 03, 2021New York State Announces Completion of the Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway's Final Section Three Months Ahead of Schedule
- March 03, 2021State Parks Announces Completion of Sampson State Park Master Plan
February
- February 26, 2021State Parks Enhances Accessibility of FDR Four Freedoms State Park
- February 19, 2021NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Announces Construction Start For Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park
- February 17, 2021State Park Police, State Troopers, Department of Environmental Conservation Police and Forest Rangers Remind Snowmobilers to Ride Safely
- February 17, 2021Planning for James Baird State Park's Future
- February 12, 2021New York State Announces Rehabilitation Tax Credit Has Spurred $12 Billion in Investment to Revitalize More Than 1,000 Historic Properties Since 2011
- February 08, 2021New York State Announces 260 Acres Added to Three State Parks in the Mid-Hudson Valley
- February 04, 2021New York State Announces 2020 New York State Historic Preservation Awards
- February 01, 2021New York State Parks Highlights Black History Month
January
- January 26, 2021New York State Announces Historic 78 Million Visits to State Parks in 2020
- January 21, 2021Grant Cottage State Historic Site Gains Federal National Landmark Status
- January 15, 2021NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Grant Program to Rehabilitate Historic Properties and Advance Historic Preservation Initiatives in the Genesee Valley