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January 18, 2026
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Finger Lakes Park Groups Secure State Grants for Facility Improvements: Two park organizations in the Finger Lakes are set for facility enhancements after receiving part of the largest grant allocation in the state program’s decade-long history. Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park will use $135,000 to advance upgrades for a distinctive hexagonal building, aiming to establish it as a community event space. Friends of Letchworth State Park was awarded $91,535 to restore roofing on two historic Council Grounds structures and develop educational materials. These grants are part of New York’s continuing investment in public recreation. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 18)