Recent News

 

Walkway Elevator, Staircase Project in the Works (September 5, 2010). Plans to install an elevator and staircase at the Walkway Over the Hudson are moving ahead as officials gear up to hire a contractor.
 
Elevator, Stairs to Enhance Walkway Over the Hudson (September 3, 2010). Stimulus money will provide an elevator and stairs on the east side of the popular tourist site.
 
Day Trip: Walk Over Water (September 1, 2010).  Columnist Vera Lawlor writes about the world's longest pedestrian bridge.
 
 State Parks Plan Elevator to Hudson Pedestrian Bridge (August 25, 2010). State officials plan an informational meeting at 7pm on Sept.2 in Staatsburg to present elevator plans. 
 
Walkway Over the Hudson on Track for 1 Million Visits (August 22, 2010). Carol Ash, State Commissioner of Parks spoke highly of the Walkway's economic contribution to the area during a recent stroll on the pedestrian bridge.
 
Bridge Had Two Lives That Almost Never Emerged (August 11, 2010). Economic problems of the day almost scuttled the original project. 
 
Editorial: Creativity Can Beat Walkway Parking Fee (August 8, 2010). City officials are finding more creative ways to alleviate the Walkway parking problems.
 
Shuttle Drop-Off Site for Span to Open (August 7, 2010). Buses and vans bringing visitors to the Walkway can soon drop passengers off on a parcel the city is leasing from CSX Transportation.

 

Poughkeepsie Zoning Revamp Will Seek Walkable Waterfront (August 4, 2010). The zoning overhaul vision includes Cafes, galleries and boutiques near the Walkway Over the Hudson.
 
Library Will Host Talk on Walkway's History (July 31, 2010).  Beekman Library is presenting a program about the Walkway Over the Hudson at 7 p.m. Aug. 24.
 
Bridge Authority Takes Control of Walkway Superstructure (July 26, 2010). Legislation to transfer ownership has been signed into law.
 
 
Hudson Valley rail trail moves toward completion (July 9, 2010). The Rail Trail's eastward expansion and connection to the Walkway bridge continues at a good pace.
 
 
Walkway Over the Hudson: State Lawmakers OK transferring ownership of bridge (July 5, 2010)

Central Hudson Gives on behalf of Customers (June 22, 2010) - Central Hudson donates $2,500 as part of an "E-bill campaign"

Walkway Over the Hudson to charge for parking (June 22, 2010) - New fee imposed for parking lots.
Thruway sign aims to help boost Walkway traffic (June 14, 2010). The new sign on the Thruway promoting the Walkway Over the Hudson aims to increase visitation.
 Walkway Over the Hudson Has New Leader (June 9, 2010). Sally Mazzarella has become the new chairwoman of the Walkway Over the Hudson board of directors.  
 
 
Memorial Day Weekend Attendance Up 17 Percent at State Parks (June 3, 2010). "The strong Holiday attendance is proof that New Yorkers love their state parks". 
Fred Schaeffer:Walkway Over the Hudson a Key Player for the Economy (June 1, 2010). The bridge's economic aspects will have the biggest long-term impact on the mid-Hudson region.
Walkway lights up nighttime sky (May 16, 2010). Five years after Congressman Maurice Hinchey secured $874,000 for lighting on the Walkway Over the Hudson, he and other local lawmakers turned the switch Saturday to illuminate the linear park Saturday.
 
Walkway Lights Come On, to Delight of Thousands (May 16, 2010). Thousands came out Saturday evening to celebrate the lighting of the bridge.
 
Walkway Over the Hudson Gets New Kind of Lights (May 14, 2010). Breakthrough tecnnology delivers lighting at the low cost of $1.80 per hour on the 1.28 mile expanse!
 Over 81,000 LED Lights Will Light Up Walkway Over the Hudson (May 10, 2010). When the lights are turned on at the Walkway Over the Hudson next weekend, they will be the latest addition to the engineering marvel.
 
 Advance Tickets Available for Walkway Lighting Event (May 9, 2010). Advanced tickets are required to attend the fundraising event, which is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., May 15.

 
Hudson River Walkway: An Improbable Treat (May 9, 2010). When it opened in October, after almost 20 years of quixotic reclamation efforts, it seemed a victory of inspiration and persistence over practicality. But six months later it has become something else: a marvel of adaptive-use architecture that has been embraced to a degree even its backers hadn't expected.
Nighttime Event Set for May 15 at Walkway Over the Hudson (May 7, 2010). The Walkway Over the Hudson will flip the switch on its new   LED lighting system on May 15  

Hudson Valley Rail trail to Link to Walkway (May 5, 2010). Project will connect Highland to bridge.

Span Over the Hudson River an engineering Marvel Again (May 4, 2010). The bridge will be a scenic showcase for new "light emitting diode" technology.
 
Visitor Numbers Boom After Hudson Walkway Opens (May 4, 2010). The Walkway adds to an already historic attraction-rich region.
 
NYS Plans $5 Parking Fee at Walkway Lots (May 4, 2010). The state's financial crisis led to the decision to charge Walkway visitors for parking at state owned lots.
Walkway Over the Hudson Proves Popular Destination (May 3, 2010). It's finally Spring and visitors from all walks of life flock to the elevated park.
 
 
Walkway Over the Hudson Boosts Local Tourism (May 1, 2010). The valley's latest attraction is drawing more visitors than anyone expected.
 
Walkway granted EPA Environmental Quality Award (April 24, 2010). The EPA award went to those who partnered to make the Walkway Over the Hudson happen. 
 
 
Walkway Needs a Link to the rail trail (April 22, 2010). There is one major snag in Dutchess County that has to be resolved.
 
Unfinished Walkway Off to a Spectacular Start (April 21, 2010). Despite the whipping wind, falling snow or icy rain, they came. To walk, to bike, to gaze out across the Hudson River.
TheDailyGreen
 Fred Schaeffer's Bridge to Somewhere (April 20, 2010). Fred Schaeffer, 2010 Heart of Green Local Hero, was the catalyst for creating Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, which is both one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges and an antidote for what ails one struggling city
 
The Daily Green Announces 2010 Heart of Green Awards (April 20, 2010). Local hero, Fred Schaeffer, received the award for leading the transformation of the Poughkeepsie/Highland Railroad Bridge.
 
Schumer Proposes Legislation to Promote Tourism Alternatives (April 20, 2010). The senator explained his "TRIP" act to business leaders as he peddled a bicycle across the Walkway Over the Hudson. 
 
 
 
Walkway Organization Names New Executive Director (April 8, 2010). Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart will oversee the group that spearheaded the $39 million transformation of the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge into a 1.28-mile walkway spanning the Hudson River.
 
Catskill Region Officials Look to Growing Economy, Tourism (March 10, 2010). Elected officials and business owners are trying a new beginning by realizing what resources are available to help make the Catskill economy viable.
 
 No Trespassing: The Importance of State Parks (March 3, 2010). In our State Parks, we are not trespassing. We belong. Let us support our land in every way we can.
 
Hein Says State Park Closures Would Slash Ulster County's Revenues (March 5, 2010). It would be incredibly shortsighted to close a $471 million industry.  
 
 
 
 
Don't Close the Parks (March 2, 2010). The Daily Mail's opinion on the State Legislature's list of possible cost-cutting measures.
 
 
State Park Staff Keeps Walkway Span Spic and Span (February 28, 2010).  Maintaining a 1.25 mile pedestrian bridge is no minor task.
 
Business Person of the Year: Walkway Over the Hudson's Fred Schaeffer (February 28, 2010). When it came to picking the Business Person of the Year, the "of the year" part made it remarkably easy for the past 12 months.  It's Fred Schaeffer.
'Birder' gives talk to prepare for Cornell census (February 6, 2010). Walkway bridge is an excellent perch to watch migrating birds from! 
 
Highland History Explored (January 31, 2010). References are made to the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge in Ethan P. Jackman's history of "Highland and the town of Lloyd".
 
Bridge Authority May Take Over Walkway (January 29, 2010). 
STATE lawmakers are anticipating bipartisan support for a bill that would transfer ownership of the Walkway Over the Hudson to the state Bridge Authority, which would operate and maintain the span along with the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. 
 
 TheDailyGreen How Parks Employs More People Than Walmart (January 28, 2010). Parks, such as Walkway Over the Hudson, spur economic development and boost nearby business.
 Walkway Executive Director Leaving (January 28, 2010). Now that the project is nearly complete, Walkway is looking to hire an executive director who will run the nonprofit as it becomes a "friends of the park" organization. 
 
 
"The bridge has a magnetic quality", says Fred Schaeffer. "People come to experience the walk in the sky, and then they go home and bring back their family and more friends-who then go back and bring back their own friends."
 
  
 Walkway to be Lit Up (January 24, 2010). If you see another set of lights across the Hudson River just north of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, that would be new lights that have been installed on the Walkway Over the Hudson.
 

 
 Lighting, Electrical Work on Walkway Over the Hudson Almost Done (January 21, 2010). Contractors have begun testing the light-emitting diodes.
 

 
 
 
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