| Ed Lynch Wednesday, January 23, 2013 |
One of the biggest economic boosters to Long Island is the tourist industry that begins on Memorial Day and continues on until Labor Day. The many state parks and beaches that dot the island are full all season long. However, this season may be a little different as far as the tourism goes. The devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy upon the parks and beaches are going to not only cost millions of dollars to repair, but also cause businesses not to open. And that is going to have a direct impact on the number of jobs that are available for residents, college students returning, and those who supplement their yearly income with a few extra hours throughout the summer.
New York's tourism industry, which sustains 700,000 jobs statewide, as a key component to reinvigorate the state's economy. President and CEO of Empire State Development Corporation, Kenneth Adams said, "The most recent data available shows that in 2011 New York state welcomed 76.2 million visitors, resulting in $54 billion in direct tourism spending and about $7 billion in state and local tax revenue."
In Long Island alone the numbers are close to 20 million people flood to the area and spend several billions of dollars. The tourism industry employs people in restaurants, surf shops, as cab drivers, ice cream shop attendants, and even more road workers to repair the streets and roadways. However, many of the businesses have been severely damaged, or even destroyed, to the point where they will not re-open.
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