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National parks helped boost New York's economy and supported thousands of jobs in 2018, according to a National Park Service report.

The state's 22 national park sites drew 19,291,392 visitors last year. The visitors spent $737.1 million in New York. The spending supported 7,918 jobs and generated a benefit of $923.3 million for the state's economy.

The national park units in New York include the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn and the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.

Gay Vietzke, director of the National Park Service's Northeast region, said the parks attracted visitors from across the U.S. and other countries.

"Whether they are out for an afternoon, a school field trip, or a month-long family vacation, visitors come to have a great experience, and end up spending a little money along the way," Vietzke said. "This new report shows that national park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy — returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service — and a big factor in our state's economy as well, a result we can all support."