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N.Y. parks worker dies fighting fire

New York parks employee dies fighting fires as air quality warnings issued there and New Jersey

The Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue said the New York state forestry service reported that the worker died when a tree fell on him Saturday.

New York Post on MSN · 17h

18-year-old New York parks worker dies fighting wildfire that started in NJ

An 18-year-old New York state parks worker died fighting a large wildfire in Orange County over the weekend, officials said. Dariel Vasquez was killed while battling a massive 2,000-acre forest fire in Sterling Forest,

MarketWatch on MSN · 13h

N.Y. parks worker dies fighting fire as air quality warnings issued in New York, New Jersey

A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday.

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Parks and Recreation, long-time employee honored with prestigious awards for outstanding service

BLOOMINGTON—The Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) at their annual conference today in French Lick, Ind.

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Arches, Rocky Mountain, And Glacier National Parks Announce Timed Entry Reservations Required In 2025

Glacier, Arches, and Rocky Mountain National Parks have announced they will require timed entry reservations in 2025. So far, reservation systems have proven popular with park goers as the system ...

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North Jetty Fish Camp damaged beyond repair by hurricanes Helene and Milton

Nicole Rissler, director of parks recreation and natural resources for Sarasota County discussed that in a Nov. 6 YouTube update video. To help document its significance, Sarasota County is asking ...

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Redmond to Implement Fees for Parks and Recreation Card Payments Starting December 2

Redmond introduces a new fee for parks and recreation payments via card, to recoup increased processing costs.

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A $560M bond in Cary would add parks and recreation, but some balk at the cost

The town of Cary is asking its residents to vote on a $560 million parks and recreation bond measure during this election cycle. Many believe the rapidly growing area needs more recreational ...

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Greeley Culture, Parks and Recreation Department moves to next milestone in planning for the city’s parks

The Greeley Culture, Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with consulting firm BerryDunn found that almost all ...

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Kingsport Parks and Recreation Seeks Enthusiasts to Referee and Keep Score for Basketball Leagues

Kingsport Parks and Rec is hiring scorekeepers and referees for basketball leagues, open to individuals 16+ without ...

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Parks and Recreation Board recommends audit of contracts governing city sports fields

The Austin Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted to recommend that City Council conduct a comprehensive audit of all contracts related to dozens of city-owned baseball and soccer fields. The ...