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Gov. Cuomo Invites New York to Inaugural "I Love My Park Day"

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

Governor Andrew Cuomo is inviting New Yorkers to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the inaugural "I Love My Park Day" that will be held Saturday, May 5.

"Volunteers are more important than ever to help care for these special places and 'I Love My Park Day' is the perfect opportunity for New Yorkers to enjoy the outdoors and help clean-up our parks," Governor Cuomo said in a press release.  "I encourage New Yorkers to sign up for a volunteer activity at the more than 35 participating state parks and historic sites."

New York State is home to 213 parks and historic sites. Funding for "I Love My Park Day" comes from the Governor's New York Works Fund, which will provide $89 million, leveraging $143 million in total funding to rehabilitate state parks.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Parks & Trails New York are teaming up for "I Love My Park Day."

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