New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation Acting Commissioner Kathy Moser shares how the weekend includes programming at Jones Beach State Park to commemorate the American Revolution. She talks about how New York has over 100 events planned for America 250, with 45 sites directly related to the Revolutionary War.
Moser also details how the state’s parks, including the oldest in the country, Niagara Falls, attract 86 million visitors annually, supported by 5,000 seasonal employees. She emphasizes the importance of green spaces for mental health and highlights new features like the Century Bridge at Watkins Glen and the East Bass House at Jones Beach.
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