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New York State Parks, Historic Sites See Record Attendance in 2022

February 20, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Niagara Falls State Park (State Parks Photo)There was a record 79.5 million visits to New York State Parks and Historic Sites in 2022, according to the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks).

That’s an increase of one million visits from 2021. Attendance at state parks and historic sites has risen nearly 43 percent since 2008. [Read more…] about New York State Parks, Historic Sites See Record Attendance in 2022

Filed Under: History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: OPRHP, Public History, State Parks

$26M Renovation Underway At Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

January 27, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Riverbank State Park courtesy Wikimedia user Anthony22The most-visited state park in New York City is getting a much-needed update. This project will include the renovation of all locker rooms, resurfacing the outdoor track and replacing the turf field, and upgrading the heating and ventilation system in the performing arts center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in West Harlem . [Read more…] about $26M Renovation Underway At Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

Filed Under: New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Harlem, New York City, OPRHP, State Parks

State Parks Plan To Be Energy Independent By 2030

January 27, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms State ParkAt the State Of The State Address on January 10, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an ambitious response to climate change. Largely ignored in the reporting over those efforts is a plan to switch State Parks to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. [Read more…] about State Parks Plan To Be Energy Independent By 2030

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Climate Change, energy, Kathy Hochul, OPRHP, State Parks

Erie Canal Aqueduct Stabilization Project Begins

January 18, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Schoharie Crossing on Erie Canal showing 9 arches of aqueduct at Fort HunterThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced that construction has begun on a $1.7 million project to stabilize the historic Erie Canal Aqueduct at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Montgomery County.

The aqueduct, which was built in 1841, is within the Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor. [Read more…] about Erie Canal Aqueduct Stabilization Project Begins

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Architecture, Erie Canal, Fort Hunter, Historic Preservation, Montgomery County, OPRHP, Schoharie Creek, Schoharie Crossing, State Parks

New York State Parks Announces Annual Employee Awards

December 20, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced its annual employee awards, which recognize workers in the New York State park and historic site system.

The awards included the L.L. Huttleston Executive Award, the agency’s highest honor, given to a senior manager; the first Waletzky Award for Environmental Stewardship; and the agency’s top peer recognition, the Maple Leaf Award. [Read more…] about New York State Parks Announces Annual Employee Awards

Filed Under: History, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Beaver Island State Park, Buckhorn Island State Park, Jones Beach, Long Island, Niagara River, OPRHP

Jay Heritage Center Recognized for Excellence in Historic Preservation

December 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) was honored with a New York State Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Non-Profit Achievement last week in recognition of its rehabilitation and stewardship of the Jay Estate Gardens.

The award was one of only ten conferred this year for excellence in the preservation and revitalization of New York State’s historic and cultural resources. It was the only award made to a Westchester County non-profit. [Read more…] about Jay Heritage Center Recognized for Excellence in Historic Preservation

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: gardening, Historic Preservation, Jay Heritage Center, Landscape Architecture, OPRHP, Rye, Westchester County

11 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places

December 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Avalon Knitting Company MillThe New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 11 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

The nominations include a twentieth-century piano player factory in Syracuse, a rare nineteenth-century stone general store in Millville, a historic cemetery in the Town of East Hampton and a historic district in Lansingburgh. [Read more…] about 11 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Architecture, Columbia County, DeVeaux Woods State Park, East Hampton, Historic Preservation, Landmarks, Lansingburgh, Long Island, Monroe County, National Register of Historic Places, New York State Register of Historic Places, Niagara County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, OPRHP, Orleans County, Rensselaer County, Suffolk County, Syracuse, Utica

NYC Man Rescued After 50-Foot Fall Into Crevice At State Park

October 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Gertrude's Nose seen from Hamilton Point in the Minnewaska State Park (courtesy wikimedia user Mwanner)A 54-year old New York City man was rescued after falling into a deep crevice in a New York State Park, according to Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about NYC Man Rescued After 50-Foot Fall Into Crevice At State Park

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Recreation Tagged With: climbing, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, Gardiner, Minnewaska State Park, OPRHP, Search and Rescue, Shawangunk Ridge, State Parks, State Police, Ulster County

Last Three Segments of NYS Birding Trail Complete

September 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Downy Brook Nature Preserve courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the grand opening of the final three regions of the New York State Birding Trail, highlighting the state’s world-class and wide-ranging birding opportunities.

The Adirondacks-North Country, Catskills, and Southern Tier segments bring the total number of birding trail locations across the state to more than 300, providing a variety of quality birding experiences for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. [Read more…] about Last Three Segments of NYS Birding Trail Complete

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: birding, birds, DEC, New York State Birding Trail, OPRHP

Susan B. Anthony Childhood Home Historic Marker Dedication

June 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Susan B Anthony childhood home in Battenville (2018 photo by Clifford Oliver of the Cultural Landscape Foundation)The Washington County Historical Society and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) have announce the dedication of a new historic marker to be placed at the Susan B Anthony Childhood Home at 2835 State Route 29 in Battenville (Town of Greenwich) on Saturday, June 18th. [Read more…] about Susan B. Anthony Childhood Home Historic Marker Dedication

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Greenwich, OPRHP, Suffrage Movement, Susan B Anthony Childhood Home, Susan B. Anthony, Washington County, Washington County HIstorical Society, womens history

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