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Albany,
NY – March 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced
the Bethpage Air Show at Jones
Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a one-year
absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage
Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial
performers. This year’s show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity
and social distancing measures in place to ensure a safe return of the
patriotic Long Island beachfront tradition.
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“As
we continue to see progress in our fight against COVID and cautiously reopen
our state, we can look forward to enjoying more and more outdoor adventures
this summer - including the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State
Park,” Governor Cuomo said. “With safety measures in place, New Yorkers
and visitors can get back to enjoying all that Jones Beach and Long Island
State Parks have to offer, and this annual festival is a great way to get
outdoors and support the regional Long Island economy.”
The
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, one of the most popular events on Long
Island, was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its return
this year brings back a Memorial Day weekend tradition that celebrates
the beginning of summer at Long Island’s beaches, and honors military families
and those who serve our country.
This
year’s show features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the United
States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog), United States Army Golden
Knights U.S. Army parachute team, and United States Coast Guard Search
and Rescue team, as well as many other world-class civilian performers.
The Bethpage Air Show will take place Friday, May 28, (Practice show);
Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.
Visitors
must purchase a ticket in advance to park at Jones Beach during the show.
Details on purchasing a ticket will be announced at a later date. Parking
capacity will be reduced by 50 percent, and only those with a ticket will
be allowed to enter. State Parks will have additional staff on hand to
enforce all health and safety requirements, including face covering requirements
and social distancing. State Park Police will be supplemented by assistance
from New York State Police. Individuals with appointments at the Jones
Beach COVID-19 testing or vaccine sites will not be impacted, and will
be able to enter through dedicated traffic lanes.
State
Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid said, “What better way to begin summer
beach season than the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. Thanks to Governor
Cuomo’s leadership and support, State Parks is excited to host the return
of the Air Show. I’m grateful for all the sponsors, partners, performers
and staff who work hard to carry on this tradition that brings so many
families and friends together.”
Bethpage
Federal Credit Union CEO Wayne Grosse said, “We are thrilled the Bethpage
Air Show at Jones Beach in 2021 is back! After a challenging year, Bethpage
is proud to work with State Parks to ensure air show fans of all ages can
enjoy a beautiful day at the beach and honor our nation’s military this
Memorial Day weekend. While this year’s show will look a little different
with reduced capacity, we are glad New Yorker’s will still be able to enjoy
the fun, high-energy Air Show that all the fans have come to expect.”
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New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees
more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails and
boat launches, which were visited by a record 77 million people in 2019.
A recent university study found that spending by State Parks and its visitors
supports $5 billion in output and sales, 54,000 private-sector jobs and
more than $2.8 billion in additional state GDP. For more information on
any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit NYS
Parks website, connect with us on Facebook,
or follow on Instagram
and Twitter. The free New
York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
To download, visit: Google
Play Store, NY State Parks Explorer App or Apple
Store, NY State Parks Explorer App.
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