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10 great places to see Upstate in all its splendor

The largest indoor water park in New York is finally preparing to re-open after being closed for more than a year.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — More potential competitors for upstate New York casino licenses are emerging despite an increasingly crowded Northeast market.

Outdoor recreation in the Catskills creates an annual economic impact of almost $115 million dollars, almost 2.5 million visitors and supports over 2,400 jobs, according to a new report. The report was commissioned by the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, Catskill Mountain Keeper and Catskill Heritage Alliance.

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