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New York State Parks
Suffolk NY
News
Suffolk County Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a combined $1.8 million in grants would be split between 27 parks and historic projects across the state, including a conservatory on Long Island. Hochul announced that the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (also known as AMSEAS), based out of Hamptons Bay, was one of the grant recipients on Friday, Jan. 5. Receiving a total of $62,280, the conservatory will use the money to create exhibits and events appreciating the natural resources on eastern Long Island using both modern scientific study and Native American tradition. These new developments will ideally…
Saratoga
Politics
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping
Get ready to smile big on future visits to New York state parks. New legislation introduced by State Sen. Jim Tedisco would require all state parks, campgrounds, and recreational facilities in New York to have security cameras at all entrances and exits. Tedisco, a Republican whose 44th State Senate district represents portions of Saratoga and Schenectady counties, announced the proposal Thursday, Oct. 5 on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We don’t need the state to ‘study’ and ‘review’ the need for security cameras at our state parks and campgrounds, we need them installed as soon as possib…
Southwest Dutchess
Lifestyle
Grab Your Racket: New Pickleball Courts Open In Poughkeepsie
As the pickleball craze takes over the nation and is even vying for a spot in the Olympics, four new courts have opened in the area. Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m., Dutchess County Executive William O’Neil hosted a ribbon cutting and exhibition game at the county’s new pickleball courts at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park in the town of Poughkeepsie. Attendees will be invited to try out this fun, accessible sport that is rapidly growing in popularity across the nation. Dutchess County has constructed four pickleball courts on the upper portion of the park, near the park’s entrance off Route 9. …
Nassau
Business
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (
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Summer concerts at Long Island staple Jones Beach Theater are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a massive renovation project in the works. Live Nation Entertainment is making a multimillion-dollar investment that’s meant to improve the concert-going experience at the 70-year-old outdoor amphitheater, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Oct. 21. Planned upgrades include a new entrance for a more “seamless entry” into the venue, as well as a new plaza that will feature local food and beverages. The venue will also see a 20-percent increase in bathrooms, with current restrooms also …
Capital District
News
NY Bumps Starting Pay For Lifeguards Amid Staffing Shortage
Lifeguards in New York are getting a pay raise. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new directive Wednesday, June 22, increasing the starting pay rates for lifeguards at state park beaches and pools, as well as campgrounds and day-use area beaches. Newly hired lifeguards at upstate facilities will see a 34-percent increase in pay from $14.95 per hour to $20 per hour. And starting pay at downstate facilities will go up 21 percent from $18.15 per hour to $22 per hour. Hochul said the idea is to better attract qualified candidates amid a staffing shortage at New York State Park and Department of E…
Suffolk NY
News
New Shark Sightings Reported At Jones Beach Day After Lifeguard Bit
A day after a Long Island lifeguard suffered a minor bite near the shore of Jones Beach, new shark sightings were reported, according to state officials. New York State Parks officials announced that there were multiple reports of sharks spotted a few hundred yards off the shore of Jones Beach in the area of Central Mall and Field 2. Earlier story - Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings On Monday, July 26, a lifeguard reported seeing a fin in the water at Jones Beach, at which point he noticed a small bite on his leg. He was transported to an area hospita…
Clarkstown
News
County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year
Ready for the ooh's and ahh's when the fireworks hit the sky on Thursday, July 4th. Well so are Rockland County officials who say the "mayhem" of last year's event won't happen again when crowds jammed the area, filling up the state parking lots and leaving vehicles along the side of Route 9W and in local neighborhoods. "We have every expectation that the mayhem that occurred last year on the Fourth of July will not be repeated," said County Executive Ed Day. "Zero tolerance will be the order of the day with tow trucks at the ready to deal with any violators. I thank all of the organiz…
Nassau
Lifestyle
Five Long Island Fireworks Spectaculars On July 4th That Will Be A Blast
July 4th is a blast at any of the dozens of fireworks on Long Island. Here are five spectacular shows you won't want to miss. Sterling National Bank July 4th Fireworks at Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh: On Thursday, July 4 fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at Central Mall though spectators are urged to arrive hours before. George Gorman, deputy regional director of New York State Parks for the Long Island Region, advised revelers to arrive early in order to avoid long lines entering the beach. Traffic should spike around 6 p.m. State police will divert traffic away from Jones …
Nassau
Lifestyle
These Are Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss
Click here for an updated story: Here Are Five July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss There are dozens of fireworks shows to attend on Long Island. But these five have proven to be spectacular, year after year. Here's your guide to fireworks displays on Long Island. TD Bank Celebrate America Fireworks and Show at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow: The event on Saturday, June 29 (rain date is Sunday, June 30) runs 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater, with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Doors will open 5:3…
Nassau
Lifestyle
New $3.5M, 4.5-Mile Jones Beach Bike Path Opens
The new Jones Beach bike path is now open. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the Jones Beach Shared Use Path, a new 4.5-mile leisure trail that offers walkers, skaters, runners, and cyclists stunning views of one of New York's most popular and beautiful state parks. The new trail, completed six months ahead of schedule, also links to existing leisure paths on Long Island, giving users access to hundreds of miles of additional trails and further promoting green transportation in the region. "As warmer weather approaches, Long Island residents and visitors alike will now…
Southwest Dutchess
News
Rockslide Causes Closure Of Popular Breakneck Ridge Trail
A rockslide has closed the popular Breakneck Ridge trail to ensure hiking enthusiasts aren't injured. The trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve is temporarily closed as a precaution due to a recent rockfall, said Dan Keefe, spokesman for New York State Parks. "We are currently conducting an engineering assessment to determine steps necessary to ensure the safety of the trail," Keefe said. "It is premature to say when it may reopen." The 8.6-mile trail, which runs from Cold Spring to Beacon, is considered to be the most strenuous hike in the East Hudson Highlands that involves steep…
Mount Pleasant
News
Search For Missing Pair Suspended After Sailboat Found On Long Island
Related story: Long Island Sound Two-Day Search For Missing Teen Kayaker Suspended The search for two missing persons last heard from early Sunday morning on the Long Island Sound off the coast of eastern Connecticut was suspended after a 14-foot white-and-blue sailboat with no mast was found on Truman Beach, near Greenport in Suffolk County. Missing are Spencer Mugford, 21, and his girlfriend, 20-year-old Sophia McKenna, who were last seen shown paddling on a vessel originally thought to be a kayak via social media at 2 a.m., Sunday. Authorities now believe the two were using a Universi…
Mount Pleasant
News
Boyfriend, Girlfriend Go Missing On Long Island Sound
Update The search for two missing persons last heard from early Sunday morning on the Long Island Sound off the coast of eastern Connecticut was suspended after a 14-foot white-and-blue sailboat with no mast was found on Truman Beach, near Greenport in Suffolk County. Missing are Spencer Mugford, 21, and his girlfriend, 20-year-old Sophia McKenna, who were last seen shown paddling on a vessel originally thought to be a kayak via social media at 2 a.m., Sunday. Authorities now believe the two were using a University of Connecticut sailboat and not a kayak. “Suspending a search for missing …
North Orange
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Found Dead At Storm King Mountain State Park
A man found dead on Storm King Mountain State Park in Orange County on Friday has been identified by state park officials. “Benjamin Dunkelberger, 47, of Katonah, was found around 12:30 p.m. Friday after State Park Police and other emergency responders received a report of a deceased person on Howell Trail, just northeast of the Storm King State Park Flag Pole hikers lot, said Randy Simons, spokesman for the New York State Parks. The investigation is ongoing, with no indication of suspicious circumstances, Simons said. An official cause of death will be determined by the Orange County Medi…
North Orange
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead At Storm King Mountain State Park
This story has been updated. The body of a man was found dead in the Storm King Mountain State Park in Orange County on Friday, according to state park officials. Officials said there was no indication of suspicious circumstances surrounding the middle-aged man's death, said Randy Simons, spokesperson for the New York State Parks. Park police secured the area and removed the body. A tentative identification has been determined, but notifications have not been made, Simons said. The investigation is ongoing. Storm King is a 1,884-acre park in Cornwall-on-Hudson prized by hikers for its …
