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Albany,
NY – February 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Governor
Kathy Hochul has announced the digital “Share
Your Story” project and invited the public to share stories, photos,
and videos reminiscing on their experiences at New
York State Parks and Historic Sites. The multimedia campaign will run
throughout 2024 in celebration of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation’s Centennial.
“For
100 years, New Yorkers have visited State Parks and Historic Sites to make
memories, to learn and explore, and to have fun,” Governor Hochul said.
“This project is a chance to come together to reflect on those memories,
listen to each other’s stories, and celebrate one of New York State’s most
significant environmental and cultural legacies and the role it’s played
in our lives. Don’t be shy, Share Your Story.”
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Watch
Centennial ‘Share Your Story’ Video to Learn How It Works
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New
York State Parks has developed several methods for people to share their
stories, all of which are explained in detail on their Share Your Story
webpage. Text, photos, and videos can be emailed to stories@parks.ny.gov.
People may post to Facebook, Instagram, or X using the hashtag #NYStateParksStory.
People may also submit text-only stories of up to 500 words using the submission
form at parks.ny.gov/100/story.
Throughout
2024, the public will also have the opportunity to hear each other’s stories.
Stories will be shared on the New York State Parks’ Instagram, Facebook,
and X channels at @NYStateParks. Stories will also be posted on the New
York State Parks Blog at nystateparks.blog;
on the New York State Parks website at parks.ny.gov;
and in email newsletters.
“As
Commissioner, I always enjoy hearing from our staff and from the public
about the memories they’ve made at parks and sites,” said Parks Commissioner
Erik Kulleseid. “Since we began planning our Centennial celebration, we
felt it was important to provide an opportunity for people to share their
memories. I’m proud to see the launch of the Share Your Story project.
I invite everyone to think back, connect with your friends and family,
get out the old photo albums, plug in the old external hard drives, and
share your stories with your fellow New Yorkers.”
To
prompt memories, “Story Sparks” will be posted regularly on State Parks
social media channels (@nystateparks), as well as sent in Centennial email
newsletters. Staff from Parks and Sites are sharing their own memories
in a video series launching in the coming weeks. Several prominent New
Yorkers will also share their memories in a series of videos launching
later this year. Participating in Share Your Stories is a mission in the
Centennial Challenge announced in December.
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New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails
and boat launches, which were visited by a record 79.5 million people in
2022. A recent university study found that spending by State Parks and
its visitors supports $5 billion in output and sales, 54,000 private-sector
jobs and more than $2.8 billion in additional state GDP. For more information
on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit NYS
Parks website, connect with us on Facebook,
or follow on Instagram
and Twitter. The free New
York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
To download, visit: Google
Play Store, NY State Parks Explorer App or Apple
Store, NY State Parks Explorer App.
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Contact:
Dan
Keefe
Public
Information Officer
518-486-1868
news@parks.ny.gov |
