I came across this article in the New York Times today. It is truly a shame that these staples of New York, will not be receiving the funding which they had anticipated for the coming fiscal year. I understand the critical state of the current economy, and my one hope is that Governor Patterson uses the funds which would have gone towards these organizations wisely, with the interests of those in New York who are experiencing particular economic hardship in mind. Either way, it is disheartening that the proposed budget cuts will undoubtedly undermine the educational opportunities offered by these museums, as well as, the precious glimpse into the natural world that is disappearing in our consumer driven society.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/nyregion/22funding.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=new%20york%20botanical%20garden&st=cse
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that's too bad Kate. i hadn't heard about that until your post. i wonder what will happen to all those animals if they can't afford to run things... i don't like that one bit!
it is a disappointment! i guess i will have to make more of an effort to support these places.
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