Sen. Young Statement on Park Closings
“Allegany State Park and Long Point State Park attract countless visitors every year and bring in tons of revenue to our region. These parks are enormous assets and provide inexpensive recreational and outdoor experiences, which is important in these tough economic times.
Allegany State Park alone draws millions of visitors every year. Last year, the State invested $4.1 million into renovation and capital improvements projects at Allegany State Park with the hopes of attracting even more visitors. To close even a part of this park is counter-productive and will deliver a blow to our local businesses and tourism.
The irresponsible spending and bloated budget passed last year by New York City legislative leaders created a deficit that is now putting our parks in jeopardy of closing.
We should be targeting spending cuts on things like Medicaid fraud, the state bureaucracy or the three billion dollars in new state programs launched last year – not closing our parks that are enjoyed by families and important to local tourism.
Our state's financial problems are a big concern, but closing these parks will only make matters worse and delay our economic rebound."
Allegany State Park alone draws millions of visitors every year. Last year, the State invested $4.1 million into renovation and capital improvements projects at Allegany State Park with the hopes of attracting even more visitors. To close even a part of this park is counter-productive and will deliver a blow to our local businesses and tourism.
The irresponsible spending and bloated budget passed last year by New York City legislative leaders created a deficit that is now putting our parks in jeopardy of closing.
We should be targeting spending cuts on things like Medicaid fraud, the state bureaucracy or the three billion dollars in new state programs launched last year – not closing our parks that are enjoyed by families and important to local tourism.
Our state's financial problems are a big concern, but closing these parks will only make matters worse and delay our economic rebound."
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