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New York State Parks can take cash for entry again
https://www.wcax.com/2024/07/03/new-york-state-parks-can-take-cash-entry-again/New York State Parks can take cash for entry again
By 7 News Staff
Published: Jul. 3, 2024 at 6:56 PM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - A small but significant change to increase access to New York State Parks and support tourism.
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand payment methods to enter New York State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites.
These facilities have only been accepting card payment for entry, but cash will now be accepted once again.
“Our State Parks are an important driver behind our state’s economy, and my administration is committed to ensuring everyone has access to our breathtaking sites and to boosting the tourism industry,” Governor Hochul said. “These acts of legislation will make sure that New Yorkers and our visitors can see and experience all that New York has to offer.”
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By 7 News Staff
Published: Jul. 3, 2024 at 6:56 PM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - A small but significant change to increase access to New York State Parks and support tourism.
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand payment methods to enter New York State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites.
These facilities have only been accepting card payment for entry, but cash will now be accepted once again.
“Our State Parks are an important driver behind our state’s economy, and my administration is committed to ensuring everyone has access to our breathtaking sites and to boosting the tourism industry,” Governor Hochul said. “These acts of legislation will make sure that New Yorkers and our visitors can see and experience all that New York has to offer.”
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