New Yorkers are encouraged to take part in the 13th annual First Day Hikes program on January 1. The First Day Hikes program offers varied hike options for people at more than 80 locations across the state to enjoy. The walks and hikes are … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Announces Opening of Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has opened its newest preserve, a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County: the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands. Named after the co-founder of the Gallogly Family Foundation, the preserve … [Read more...]
Hours Extended At State Park Swimming Facilities This Week
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that extended hours at State swimming facilities will be offered during the current heat wave as a way to help New Yorkers beat the heat. In Western New York, extended swimming will be available at both the Allegany … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Purchase 185 Acre Forest in Cattaraugus County
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has officially purchased a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County. The forest, named the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands, is located near Allegany State Park. It is home to a rich … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Tina Toole discusses the PA/NY section of the North Country Trail – June 10, 2022
Tina Toole of the Pennsylvania section of the 4,800 mile, eight state long North Country Trail talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the amazing parts of the NCT that run through PA's Allegheny National Forest and NY's Allegany State Park. They … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Spraying for Spongy Moth in Allegany State Park
The State Department of Environmental Conservation will be conducting aerial treatments for the invasive pest spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) in six high priority forests, including Allegany State Park. Treatment will take place until … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Western New York Land Conservancy Announces a $310,000 Matching Gift to Save the Allegany Wildlands
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - Jajean Rose-Burney, WNY Land Conservancy The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the Allegany Wildlands are announcing a $310,000 matching gift to save the Allegany Wildlands, a stunning … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jajean Rose-Burney – May 6, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Western New York Land Conservancy Deputy Executive Director Jajean Rose-Burney about plans to purchase property next to Allegany State Park as well as the WNY Wildway. … [Read more...]
Allegany State Park Opens New Bathhouse at Quaker Lake
ALLEGANY STATE PARK - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Cattaraugus County on Tuesday for the official opening of the new, $4 million Quaker Lake bathhouse at Allegany State Park. The $4 million investment in the replacement of the former bathhouse is … [Read more...]
State Park Campgrounds on Pace for Record Attendance in 2015
ALBANY - Attendance at New York State Park campgrounds is on pace for another record-setting year. That’s according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who’s reminding New Yorkers that many of the state’s finest camping facilities are open for fall camping well … [Read more...]
