Group cautions riders about early season conditions and potential hazards
News from the New York State Snowmobile Association The snow has begun to fly in many parts of New York State, and snowmobile season is upon us. The New York…
Annual Treats, Reads & More Program Gives Girl Scouts taste of entrepreneurship
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways has launched its annual fall product sale, Treats, Reads & More. The program runs through Dec. 5, 2020, and helps local Girl Scouts earn troop…
Dog park ribbon-cutting in Hamilton Oct. 24, 2020
There will be a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, to officially mark the completion of the Hamilton Community Dog Park. “This is such great news for…
DEC: 36 bridges replaced along 100-mile Brookfield trail system
(Photos courtesy of NYSDEC) Project improves safety and access for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and other activities and protects water quality during extreme weather events State Department of Environmental Conservation…
Great Swamp Conservancy to host chicken barbeque
On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, the Great Swamp Conservancy of Canastota will hold its famous drive-thru chicken barbeque starting at 11 a.m. and serving until gone. The menu includes a…
North Country Trail Association sponsors photo contest
Entries taken since Sept. 1, 2019, due by Aug. 31, 2020 The annual photography contest of the North Country Trail Association Central New York Chapter, is accepting photos taken since…
Old Home Day canceled
Organizers of the Vernon Center Old Home Day celebration announced the cancellation of the event for 2020, which was scheduled for the first Saturday in August.
Utica Police Department: Information for Boilermaker runners
Sunday, July 12, 2020, would have been the 43rd annual Boilermaker. We share in the disappointment that, for the first time in those 43 years, it cannot be held to…
Madison County closes Delphi Falls Park
Officials say numerous rules violations forced the decision Effective today, July 13, 2020, Delphi Falls Park is closed to the public until at least Monday, July 20. The closure is…
Call for entries: Erie Canalway photo contest
Deadline for submission is Aug. 28, 2020 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 15th annual Erie Canalway photo contest. Images should convey the unique character…
GUEST COLUMN: Feeling cooped-up?
Walk the North Country Trail By Michael Daly Feeling cooped-up? Why not take a walk, solo or with household members, on a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail?…
Boating in NY in 2020: Top 10 safety reminders, new resources
In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing and sanitation, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New…