Gov. Cuomo: 2-day state park passes offered as incentive to get vaccinated in NY
News 12 Staff
Updated on:May 24, 2021, 5:31pm EDT
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new incentive Monday aimed at getting more New Yorkers vaccinated.
Cuomo says that every person who gets vaccinated with either a first dose, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson, anywhere in New York State between May 24 and 31 is eligible to receive a free two-day pass to any New York State Park valid through September 30, 2021.
Cuomo says there s a decline in the vaccination rate especially among the young and those who are doubtful.
The program applies to all 16 state parks across New York.
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.”
As of last week, vaccinations in the state of New York have declined by 41%. Now, they re trying to get people who were on the fence to get the vaccine with incentives. The latest is called A shot in the park.
While we have really been up and down with our progress over the past year, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave an update on the state s progress with coronavirus and at this point it looks as though we are doing very well.
There are 929 new confirmed cases in New York (first day under 1,000 since October 18, 2020)
1.09% positivity rate
303 in ICU (lowest since November 9, 2020
New York launches new Shot in the Park vaccine incentive
With vaccination rates down by more than half, New York State is offering another incentive to get vaccinated with the new ‘Shot in the Park’ initiative.
Posted: May 24, 2021 12:39 PM
Updated: May 24, 2021 3:40 PM
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – With vaccination rates down by more than half, New York State is offering another incentive to get vaccinated with the new ‘Shot in the Park’ initiative.
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced anyone who gets the first vaccine shot, or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson, from May 24 - 31 will get a free two-day pass to any state park.
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