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Governor Hochul is encouraging all New Yorkers to get offline and get outside!
The “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign encourages New York’s kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings, and put their mental and physical health first.
The campaign builds on the governor's efforts to promote healthy living among young people and families, including signing first-in-the-nation legislation to protect kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from online platforms.
New York State’s kids and families are encouraged to put down their phones and enjoy the outdoors as part of this Get Offline, Get Outside Challenge. It invites participants to explore parks, forests, and other outdoors spaces in their communities and across the state. Complete all 50 activities before turning age 19 and earn a commemorative sticker and downloadable certificate.
Governor Hochul announced $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand and renovate public playgrounds across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced $75 million in NY BRICKS grants to build, renovate and modernize community centers statewide.
Governor Hochul announced a 180-acre expansion of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Suffolk County.
Families, take advantage of this. Get out there with your kids. Enjoy life and let them be just who they’re supposed to be. That's what we're fighting for. We're fighting for the mental health of all of our children and bringing families closer together starting this summer.
Governor Hochul launches the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign and announces free pool access at State Parks.
