Long Islanders rally to save parks from closing
Quick ReadRallies have been scheduled at Heckscher State Park and Brentwood State Park to oppose closing parks.
Commission meets to prevent state park closings
Orient Beach State Park
Photos: Heckscher State Park
Members of a Long Island state parks advisory committee Wednesday pledged to look for ways to keep budget cuts from closing facilities.
Meanwhile, other park supporters have scheduled rallies for Sunday at Brentwood State Park and the following Saturday at Heckscher State Park to oppose any closings.
Newsday reported last week that up to 10 Long Island parks could be closed to help offset...
