NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) - <\/p>\n
All of Long Island's state parks and beaches, whichsuffered significant damagein Superstorm Sandy,are expected to reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. <\/p>\n
\"Our parks and beaches are not only popular destinations for vacationers, but they are also important economic drivers for our communities,\" Cuomo said. \"We will continue to work diligently to ensure that these great assets are in safe and good condition for visitors to enjoy this summer.\" <\/p>\n
However, many of the parks and beaches will continue to undergo repairs and renovations. <\/p>\n
The storm battered Long Island's beaches and parks, causingdamage toroads, landscaping, and infrastructure. Beacheserosion was so severe that natural vegetation was lost. <\/p>\n
Thislist from the state indicatesthe changes and work that will continue at the beaches and parks this summer: <\/p>\n
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park Memorial Day Weekend Status: OPEN Tree stumps and debris will still be stockpiled and a tree contractor will be working in the park during the summer. <\/p>\n
Belmont Lake State Park Memorial Day Weekend Status: OPEN Tree work and fence repair will be on going. <\/p>\n
Bethpage State Park Memorial Day Weekend Status: OPEN Tree work will be complete. <\/p>\n
Brentwood State Park Memorial Day Weekend Status: OPEN Fence repair will be ongoing. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/p>\n
State beaches, parks on Long Island to reopen Memorial Day weekend<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) - All of Long Island's state parks and beaches, whichsuffered significant damagein Superstorm Sandy,are expected to reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. Continue reading