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$4M awarded to help develop Central New York Peace Trail

The illustration depicts a picturesque walking and biking trail winding through the woods. The trail connects famous landmarks from Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, and Oswego Counties. Each landmark is symbolized by iconic features: the Onondaga County Courthouse, Madison County's Chittenango Falls, Cayuga County's Harriet Tubman Home, and Oswego County's Fort Ontario. The trail weaves through lush forests, linking rural villages and small towns to major transportation hubs and urban centers. Caption: "Central New York's New 57-Mile Walking and Biking Trail: Connecting Counties and Communities
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Central New York's New 57-Mile Walking and Biking Trail: Connecting Counties and Communities

Central New York will receive $4 million in federal funding to develop a 57-mile walking and biking trail spanning Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, and Oswego counties. The trail will connect rural villages and small towns with major transportation hubs and urban employment centers, becoming part of the 170-mile Central New York Peace Trail.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says the project aims to position the region as a premier bike touring destination, enhancing tourism and local connectivity. The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board is overseeing the initiative.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.