News from NYSPRE

New York State Parks Join In Annual International Beach Cleanup

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:18:39 -0000

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced that state parks across New York will participate in a state-wide beach cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2008 as part of the 22nd Annual ...

State Board Recommends 39 Nominations For State & National Registers Of Historic Places

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:42:37 -0000

The New York State Board for Historic Preservation today recommended the addition of 39 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Property owners, municipalities and organizations from communities throughout the state spon...

Empire State Games to Hold Free Adapted Sports Clinic for Physically Challenged Youth

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:31:29 -0000

The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged will be hosting a free adapted sports and activity clinic for youth between the ages of 5 and 21 who have a physical challenge.

Busy Camping Season Continues Into Labor Day Weekend

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:42 -0000

One of New York State Parks' most successful camping seasons on record is expected to continue into Labor Day weekend, with 7,700 campsites, cabins and cottages booked for the three-day holiday - and still some room left for last-minute campers.

Commissioner Ash Welcomes Visitors to the State Park at the Fair

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:40:59 -0000

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today welcomed visitors to the New York State Park at the Fair, a three-acre mini-park which opened at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

State Dedicates Historic Covered Bridge

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:42:58 -0000

Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Commissioner Carol Ash and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that the Beaverkill Covered Bridge has been listed on the New York State a...

Long-awaited Capital Improvements Get Underway at Brentwood State Park Athletic Complex

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:11:25 -0000

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash joined State Senator Owen Johnson, State Senator Caesar Trunzo and Assemblyman Philip Ramos to break ground on a multi-million dollar plan to dramatically ...