NY Bills Pass To Support 2 Area Parks

State Senator James  Seward announced Tuesday senate approval of bills he sponsors to protect long-term stability and local management for a pair of area parks.  Hyde Hall in Otsego County and Rogers Environmental Center in Chenango County would benefit from the bills.

Senate bill 7490 would extend the lease agreement for Hyde Hall between New York State and the Friends of Hyde Hall, which is set to expire on January 1, 2017, for an additional thirty-years to January 1, 2047. Senate bill 7501 would authorize a formal lease agreement for the Rogers Environmental Education Center between New York State and the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center which would run for a forty-year term.  Senate bill 7490 was previously passed by the state assembly and will be sent to the governor for final approval.  Senate bill 7501 has been sent to the assembly where Assemblyman Bill Magee sponsors companion legislation.