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State Parks

NY State Parks Protects War of 1812 Battlefield Site

February 7, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Sackets HarborThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced it acquired a historically significant site of a War of 1812 battle between British and American forces.

The 24-acre property on Horse Island will become part of Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site in Jefferson County. [Read more…] about NY State Parks Protects War of 1812 Battlefield Site

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Sackets Harbor Battlefield, State Parks, War of 1812

2018 NYS Historic Preservation Awards Announced

December 13, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mark Thomas, Western District Director, New York State ParksThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) have announced seven projects and individuals from around state received 2018 New York State Historic Preservation Awards to honor excellence in the protection and rejuvenation of New York’s historic landmarks. [Read more…] about 2018 NYS Historic Preservation Awards Announced

Filed Under: Historic Preservation, History Tagged With: Historic Preservation, State Parks

State Recommends 16 for State, National Registers

December 12, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 16 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations reflect the striking diversity of New York State’s history and range from a rural one-room school house to the country estate of the Rockefeller family. [Read more…] about State Recommends 16 for State, National Registers

Filed Under: Historic Preservation, History Tagged With: Architecture, Historic Preservation, National Register of Historic Places, New York State Register of Historic Places, State Parks

Online Empire Pass Renewal Discount Through March

December 9, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2018 empire passThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the introduction of online renewals for the 2019 Empire Pass beginning now through March 31, 2019.

By renewing online, customers can now enjoy greater convenience by keeping their card and receive a special loyalty savings of $10 per card for the 2019 season. [Read more…] about Online Empire Pass Renewal Discount Through March

Filed Under: History Tagged With: State Parks

Proposals Sought for Sojourner Truth Monument

October 1, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced a request for proposals (RFP) from potential private sector partners to design, build and install a monument in commemoration of famed abolitionist and suffragette Sojourner Truth.

The monument of Sojourner Truth will be sited at the Walkway Over the Hudson along the Empire State Trail in Ulster County, where she was born. Truth was born into slavery circa 1797, sold three times, and ultimately escaped to freedom in 1826. She went on to become a noted abolitionist and women’s rights advocate until her death in 1883. [Read more…] about Proposals Sought for Sojourner Truth Monument

Filed Under: Historic Preservation, History Tagged With: Abolition, Slavery, Sojouner Truth, State Parks, Walkway Over The Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson Ulster Welcome Center Opens

July 4, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The official ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of the Ulster Welcome Center on the Walkway Over the Hudson Numerous state and local officials gathered with partners from the business and nonprofit communities of the Hudson Valley for the long-awaited opening of the $5.4 million Ulster Welcome Center at the western gateway to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Friday, June 29th.

[Read more…] about Walkway Over the Hudson Ulster Welcome Center Opens

Filed Under: History Tagged With: hiking, Hudson Valley, State Parks

NY State Park Police Academy Graduates 27

May 7, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bicycle Patrol SaratogaThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced 27 recruits graduated from the from the 15th Basic School of the New York State Park Police Academy.

The 27 recruits completed a six-month residential training program at the State Park Police Academy in Rensselaerville, Albany County. Training consisted of classroom education in Criminal Procedure Law, Penal Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Park and Recreation Law, criminal investigations and a host of other police related topics. In addition, the recruits received hands-on training in firearms, first response, snowmobile operation, ATV operation, emergency vehicle operation and a wide variety of other law enforcement related topics. [Read more…] about NY State Park Police Academy Graduates 27

Filed Under: History Tagged With: State Parks

State Parks ‘Empire Pass’ Card Sale Underway

November 20, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2018 empire passThe Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced it is offering a 4 ½-month sale on the 2018 annual Empire Pass Card. Currently available online only the 2018 Empire Pass Card is a better and more cost effective way to enjoy the more than 250 individual state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, boat launches and more.

The Empire Pass Card is a wallet-sized plastic card that can be shared among family members including parents, grandparents, caregivers and more. It is presented upon vehicle entry and includes QR code and embedded chip technology to allow for easier park access at select facilities. [Read more…] about State Parks ‘Empire Pass’ Card Sale Underway

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Study: NYS Park System Supports $5B in Sales, 54k Jobs

November 6, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

parks and trails nyA new economic impact study found that the New York State Park System and its visitors generated spending of about $5 billion, which supported nearly 54,000 jobs within the state of New York and over $2.8 billion in state GDP.

The study, by the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts, was commissioned by the park advocacy group Parks & Trails New York.

The study, Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System, found that from April 2015 to March 2016, the 67 million visits to the New York State park system resulted in about $4 billion in spending by local and non-local visitors. This includes day trips and overnight trips, with visitors spending money on park entrance and use fees, sporting equipment, food and drink, transportation, lodging, and other expenses. Visitor spending has a multiplier effect, as jobs and revenues are created in supporting industries throughout the local economy. The total economic significance of the $4 billion in visitor spending is about 45,000 jobs and $2.4 billion additional state GDP according to the authors of the study. [Read more…] about Study: NYS Park System Supports $5B in Sales, 54k Jobs

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Parks and Trails NY, State Parks

New York State Unveils New Empire Pass Card

February 23, 2017 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced the new State Parks Empire Pass Card is now available for purchase. The new Empire Pass Card, accepted at state parks and recreation areas across New York, is a wallet-sized plastic card that can be shared among family members including parents, grandparents, caregivers and more. The card is presented upon vehicle entry and includes QR code and embedded chip technology to allow for easier park access at select facilities. [Read more…] about New York State Unveils New Empire Pass Card

Filed Under: History, Public History Tagged With: State Parks

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