NY Senate Approves Parks Measure
The New York State Senate has just approved a measure that would open the parks and historic sites that have be closed since May 17 as a cost-cutting measure.
The Senate vote fell along party lines with Democrats voting for the measure and Republican opposed. The final vote was 32-27.
Republicans voted against the measure because it includes $4 million in new revenues from recycling fees and higher fees for large companies – like Eastman Kodak – that dispose of hazardous waste.
Governor David Paterson is expected to sign the measure as soon as it reaches his desk.
The Senate vote fell along party lines with Democrats voting for the measure and Republican opposed. The final vote was 32-27.
Republicans voted against the measure because it includes $4 million in new revenues from recycling fees and higher fees for large companies – like Eastman Kodak – that dispose of hazardous waste.
Governor David Paterson is expected to sign the measure as soon as it reaches his desk.
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