So what if you glance upward, do they arrest you for looking w/o a permit?
While the cynical side of me says this is a money grab, state parks are well known for illicit activity and this may be a way to track who belongs in the park and who doesn’t. Before the days of grinder and other apps state and county parks were one of the hookup places for gay men.
Maybe this should be looked at as a crime control measure. These parks are likely closed at night to minimize predation. So, if you care enough to buy a night pass, presumably you’re ok.
Why not? The Commie left is trying to screw up sex, too. The mindset just makes me want to puke steel balls
Is the Babylon Bee?
I would not be looking at the stars. I would be scanning the heavens looking for planets or other celestial bodies, but not stars.
Taxes on Fresh Air and Beach lounging to follow!
Stargazing permit....Lets see them try to enforce this.
Maybe this should be looked at as a crime control measure. These parks are likely closed at night to minimize predation. So, if you care enough to buy a night pass, presumably you’re ok.
Looks like it’s actually a permit to park your car in a State Park after Sunset, which is normally not allowed, not a permit to look upward. “This permit allows after sunset parking”
https://parks.ny.gov/regions/attachments/2020DashboardPermitGuide.pdf
Not defending in ANY WAY the Peoples Republik of New York. But this particular story is B.S.
I looked right off the bat for the Babylon Bee source...
Please tell us this is a joke...
So only “citizens” need a permit? Illegals get a free pass? typical NY BS!
Look up so they can pick your pocket?
OTOH, this might be the new marketplace for bootleg cigarettes.
Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
Vehicle Entrance Fee
First weekend in April – weekend before Memorial Day: 8 AM - 4 PM, weekends & holidays - $8/car
Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day: 8 am - 4 pm, weekdays; 7 am - 6 pm, weekends & holidays - $10/car
Week after Labor Day: 8 am - 4 pm, daily - $10/car
First weekend after Labor Day -November: 8 am - 4 pm, weekends & holidays - $8/car
December – Friday before the first weekend in April: No fee collected. Parking available at Field 2 and 5 except during a weather emergency.
Non-Profit Buses (By permit only): $35
Commercial Buses: $75
Unscheduled buses: $75
Permits
4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Fishing Permit:
NYS Driver’s License $80
Out of State License $125
Metal Detecting:
By Permit Only $40*
Night Sport Fishing Permit:
NYS Driver’s License $35
Out of State License $60
7 Day Sport Fishing Permit $25*
Regional Diving Permit:
NYS Driver’s License $80
Out of State License $125
Star Gazing Permit:
NYS Driver’s License $35
Out of State License $60
Surfing:
Park & Surf Permit - $25
Available after Labor Day until December 31st.
4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Surfing Permit:
NYS Driver’s License $80
Out of State License $125
(Democrat & Gilgo only from sunrise to sunset)
*Available regionally only.
Boat Docking
East Marina
$10 Docking Fee (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day)
West Marina
$35 Docking Fee (Sunday-Wednesday, Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day)
$75 Docking Fee (Thursday-Saturday, Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day)
I’m just guessing here, but don’t most state parks close at dusk?
Here’s the form:
https://parks.ny.gov/regions/attachments/2020LongIslandPermits.pdf
It’s really nothing more than a parking permit that allows you to park and be in the park after dusk in order to stargaze and probably to prevent other sorts of unwanted activities that may take place after dark.
Future arcane laws...that future people will wonder what in the world was wrong with the law makers thinking?
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Babylon Bee?
the way tv and movie stars have been acting since trump won i have no inclination to look their way anyway...
It’s a parking permit:
STARGAZING PERMIT
Requirements:
Fee of $35.00, $60-Out of State – Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License Required
Permit allows after sunset parking for stargazing only, valid January 1 - December 31 at:
Hither Hills - Except July & August
Jones Beach - West End 2 and Field 6
Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot
Robert Moses - Field 2
Gov. Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow - Field 1 & Field 3
Wildwood – Main Parking Lot
Sold at: Babylon Headquarters-Permit Office (beginning January 2nd), Jones Beach, Montauk Downs,
Robert Moses, Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow and Wildwood
Stargazing Permits are only sold January 1 – March 31 and the Tuesday after Labor Day -
December 31.