Get Offline, Get Outside

Governor Hochul announced that New York’s “Get Outdoors & Get Together Day” celebrations will be held on Saturday, June 14 this year with events happening at more than 20 locations across New York State as part of the Governor's initiative to “Get Offline, Get Outside,” and to ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.

Governor Hochul announced $5 million in funding for improvements and enhancements to the Discovery Center at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in Albany County, which protects one of the last and largest examples of an inland pine barrens ecosystem in the world.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció la disponibilidad de fondos del nuevo programa de subvenciones de capital de $100 millones para la Construcción de Infraestructura Recreativa para Comunidades, Niños y Personas Mayores (NY BRICKS).

Governor Hochul announced that funding is available from the new $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program.

Governor Hochul announced $56.5 million to help approximately 21,000 young people from low-income households enter the job market this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment program.

Governor Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to get offline and get outside by enjoying state parks, beaches, trails, and historic sites across New York this Memorial Day weekend.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State campgrounds are taking reservations for the 2025 season, with most of the state’s 119 public campgrounds opening for the season by May 16.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State agencies and partners will celebrate a series of stewardship events to help enhance parks, historic sites, environmental education centers, campgrounds, state forests, wildlife management areas, and a variety of public lands as part of the Love Our New York Lands Stewardship Days.

Governor Hochul announced $20 million will be made available for to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy los seis días de pesca gratuita designados en el estado de Nueva York, alentando a los neoyorquinos a desconectarse y salir al aire libre para disfrutar de estas oportunidades de recreación al aire libre asequibles en todo el estado.