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The report found that parks and open space provide billions in annual economic benefits for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Key points include: Preserving land reduces government services. Close proximity to parks increases the value of residential property. $288 million is spent each year at LI farms. $33.3 million is spent each year directly at wineries. […]
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