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Paterson budget cuts fireworks, closes 6 LI state parks

Originally published: February 19, 2010 10:23 PM
Updated: February 19, 2010 10:31 PM
By BILL BLEYER  bill.bleyer@newsday.com

Quick ReadThe Jones Beach July Fourth fireworks display would be canceled and at least six LI state parks closed under Gov. Paterson's proposed budget.

Fireworks at Jones Beach on July, 4, 2000.

Photo credit: L.I. NEWS DAILY/John Paraskevas | Fireworks at Jones Beach on July, 4, 2000.

The Jones Beach July Fourth fireworks display would be canceled and at least six Long Island state parks closed under his proposed budget, Gov. David A. Paterson confirmed Friday.

And the state said four other Island parks would close if the Legislature fails to approves a $5-million transfer from the Environmental Protection Fund to the parks operating budget. Park advocates and legislators...

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