Updated on Mar 29, 2010 by Mindy & Ray (whose spirit continues to inspire)

Brookhaven State Park, located in the Brookhaven Town hamlet of Ridge in eastern Long IslandWith the latest round of threatened park closures within New York State and in other areas around the country, state and local municipalities look to close budget gaps by idling or closing parks outright.

Park closures affect thousands who rely on pa

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Yesterday morning, my partner and I chatted during Sunday morning brunch. In passing, he mentioned Governor Patterson's decision to close many parks. Among them would be Brookhaven State Park.

Brookhaven State Park

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