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Feinman: Staffing Issues At State Historic Sites

March 11, 2019 by Peter Feinman 1 Comment

Institute of history archaeology and educationWhile attendance at New York State Parks and Historic Sites has been increasing, staffing levels are on the decline advocates say, as much 22% in the past seven years. That means a decrease in lifeguards, park maintenance, and rangers, a decrease in public pool hours, and more trash and vandalism. 

I took a look at what it means for Historic Sites. We had been hearing that visitor experience in the number one priority, but staffing shortages are undermining that experience. To read more about what I found, click HERE.

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Filed Under: History Tagged With: Historic Preservation, NYSOPRHP, Open Space Institute, Parks & Trails New York, Public History, State Historic Sites, State Parks

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  1. Terry McMaster says

    March 16, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks Peter. I always enjoy and am educated by your writings. Terry

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