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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Money is flowing in for a planned preservation and renovation of a mineral spring in Saratoga Spa State Park that cannot be tapped or easily…
Letter: Investing in parks means investing in public health to the editor FacebookTwitterEmail FILE. Letter writer says, 'Now, more than ever, the positive impact created by access to nature and quality outdoor recreational opportunities extends beyond simply being a sound investment in resiliency and neighborhood revitalization; it is a crucial aspect of our public health infrastructure.' (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union Chris Churchill’s recent column offering suggestions on how the City of Albany should utilize federal stimulus money highlighted the importanc...
Cuomo Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for the 10th Annual 'I Love My Park' Day Written by Office of the Governor. Prev Next Online Registration Now Open and Can Be Completed Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that registration is now open for the 10th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held over the weekend of May 1 and May 2, 2021 at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York. The event, sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Parks & Trails New York and the Department of Environmental Conservation, ...
Sonnenberg Gardens gets $25,000 grant for on-site upgrades Have a tip for the newsroom, press release, local event listing or digital content to share? Send it here. Support our mission by visiting patreon.com/fl1 and becoming a monthly subscriber. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Park has received a $25,000 state grant to create a new collection storage area with climate controlled environment. The matching grant will help pay for conservation-grade shelving and cabinetry to secure the archives, photos, maps, textiles and objects in proper storage to secure the historic fabric of Sonnenber...