$500,000 to Nyack Beach State Park

New York state parks officials have allotted $500,000 to Nyack Beach State Park for improvements to the entrance road and retaining wall.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the allocation among 88 revitalization and rehabilitation projects, totaling $71.7 million, to be completed at 60 State parks and historic sites across New York this year.

The announcement is in honor of Earth Week, April 19-25, a weeklong celebration of New York’s commitment and accomplishments to protecting our environment, conserving open space, increasing access to the state’s vast and magnificent natural resources, implementing clean energy initiatives and preparing for the effects of climate change.

“New York is home to some of the top outdoor recreational and historic sites in the world and it is critical that we safeguard them for generations to come,” Cuomo said. “With this funding, we are building on our past success in improving the infrastructure of our state parks and developing them into economic engines for local communities.”

The projects are part of the Governor’s NY Parks 2020 plan, a multi-year commitment to leverage a broad range of private and public funding to invest approximately $900 million in State Parks from 2011 to 2020.

“Governor Cuomo is leading the transformation of the State park system that will have modern facilities, offer rewarding recreational and educational experiences, and provide better access for all,” Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey said. “The NY Parks 2020 projects announced today will not only help fix and restore aging park infrastructure but also enhance our environment, connect people to healthy, active outdoor recreation and energize local economies.”