Parks Budget Op Ed

February 01, 2010
Albert Caccese
Poughkeepsie Journal

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Parks Budget Op Ed

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Without question parks and historic sites will be closed in every one of the eleven park regions around the state. Commissioner Carol Ash, ever the park professional and incredibly loyal soldier, says that everything is on the table, but there is no list of park and site closings. How can you propose a $29 million dollar cut and NOT know what its impact is going to be?