Orient Beach State Park. (file photo)
Continuing the push to vaccinate New Yorkers against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative on Monday dubbed ‘Shot in the Park’ that allows residents to receive a two-day family pass to any New York State park for getting a vaccination this week.
Northwell Health will be partnering with the state at Long Island state parks to set up vaccination sites, the governor said as he spoke from Jones Beach, which will be one of the 16 parks for Memorial Day weekend where people can get vaccinated.
“State parks have been rejuvenated,” Mr. Cuomo said. “People have discovered our state parks. … Last year, 78 million people went to state parks. Set a new record. On Long Island, 32 million people went to state parks.”
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