NY offering free 2-day passes to state parks as vaccine incentive: Cuomo
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- New Yorkers who get vaccinated against COVID-19 within the next week can snag a two-day pass to any state park, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
Any New York state resident who gets their first vaccine dose — or a one-shot Johnson & Johnson dose — between Monday, May 24 and Monday, May 31 will be eligible for a pass, Cuomo said in a press release.
The passes will be eligible through Sept. 30 and can be picked up at any state park with proof of vaccination, he said.
The following state parks will also be hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites, the governor said:
• Belmont Lake State Park: May 30th
• Buffalo Harbor State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• FDR State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Grafton Lakes State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Green Lakes State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Harriman State Park at Lake Welch: May 29th - May 31st
• Heckscher State Park: June 5th
• Hempstead Lake State Park: June 6th
• Letchworth State Park: May 29th - May 30st
• Robert Moses State Park: May 29th - May 30th
• Roberto Clemente State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Sunken Meadow State Park: May 29th, May 31st
• Taughannock Falls State Park: May 29th - May 31st
• Westcott Beach State Park: May 29th - May 30st
"Every state park across New York is as unique and beautiful as the region it serves, and bringing the COVID vaccine to our parks will further expand access and make it even easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated," Cuomo said in a statement.
"Providing those who get vaccinated with a free park pass is an incredible summer-season incentive, and a great way to get more people outdoors to enjoy all that New York has to offer," he added.
