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...]
Long Point to Receive $1,000,000 in State Aid for Sewer Upgrade
BEMUS POINT - Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake will receive a $1 million state grant for improvements to its municipal sewage system. The project was announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Earth Day as part of a $90 million fund in the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Begins May 31
JAMESTOWN - With participants coming from as far away as Texas at the end of this month, the 55th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage promises to be worth the trip. Hundreds of eager participants will gather for this annual outdoor learning experience on … [Read more...]
Authorities say Human Remains Most Likely Belong to Elderly Hiker
ALLEGANY STATE PARK - New York State Police say they believe the human remains found recently in Allegany State Park were those of a 92 year old man who first went missing nearly a year-and-a-half ago. On Tuesday afternoon, a local hiker reported to … [Read more...]
