Save New York State Parks - closing them due to budgetary reasons is the wrong thing to do!
While we understand that in challenging economic times like this we need to make tough decisions, closing and significantly cutting back on services for New York State Parks is the wrong thing to do. For all the taxes we pay. having recreation the parks provide not to mention preservation of the wild life and the environment of the parks is very important. We also believe that these are jobs that serve a true public interest.
Over the past two years, the State Parks system has lost more than 850 permanent and seasonal staff, and equipment, maintenance and other operational areas have suffered equivalently. $400 Million in economic activity and nearly 4000 jobs in the private sector are tied into the State Parks programs on Long Island alone, and our State Parks generate $5 for the local economy for every $1invested in them. In short, drastic cuts in the State Parks budget makes no sense whatsoever.
We urge and appeal to you you to find a way to save our parks and maintain the services that provide significant benefit for the public in New York State.
Thank you.
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Reached 500 supporters
April 23, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
February 15, 2010
6 Comments
My family goes to these parks every summer. It is the only vacation we can afford. Dont take this away from us.
Total incompetence. The amount of money they bring back in is huge. Use your brains for once.
Are you kidding me? We pay enough taxes already. Keep the parks open for the kids!
Just ridiculous. They waste money on everything else but cut the stuff that actually makes life in NY worth it.
i grew up going hiking in these parks and now i take my own kids. dont let them rot.
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Save New York State Parks - closing them due to budgetary reasons is the wrong thing to do!
While we understand that in challenging economic times like this we need to make tough decisions, closing and significantly cutting back on services for New York State Parks is the wrong thing to do. For all the taxes we pay. having recreation the parks provide not to mention preservation of the wild life and the environment of the parks is very important. We also believe that these are jobs that serve a true public interest.
Over the past two years, the State Parks system has lost more than 850 permanent and seasonal staff, and equipment, maintenance and other operational areas have suffered equivalently. $400 Million in economic activity and nearly 4000 jobs in the private sector are tied into the State Parks programs on Long Island alone, and our State Parks generate $5 for the local economy for every $1invested in them. In short, drastic cuts in the State Parks budget makes no sense whatsoever.
We urge and appeal to you you to find a way to save our parks and maintain the services that provide significant benefit for the public in New York State.
Thank you.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 23, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
February 15, 2010
6 Comments
KEEP THEM OPEN. This is where people go to get away from everything and breathe. Shame on Albany for even thinking this is okay.
My family goes to these parks every summer. It is the only vacation we can afford. Dont take this away from us.
Total incompetence. The amount of money they bring back in is huge. Use your brains for once.
Are you kidding me? We pay enough taxes already. Keep the parks open for the kids!
Just ridiculous. They waste money on everything else but cut the stuff that actually makes life in NY worth it.
i grew up going hiking in these parks and now i take my own kids. dont let them rot.
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KEEP THEM OPEN. This is where people go to get away from everything and breathe. Shame on Albany for even thinking this is okay.