Smoking will be banned in more places within New York state parks this summer.
The governor�s office announced Friday that the state is expanding the number of smoke-free areas at state parks, pools and historic sites, including many of New York�s popular beaches.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says residents should be able to enjoy the outdoors �free of pollution from secondhand smoke.�
The new rules vary from park to park, so the state has posted a list online of places where smoking is banned.
All state parks in New York City are also entirely smoke-free.
Violators of the rules can face fines of up to $250.
Smoking will still be allowed in most campsites, parking lots and open-air picnic areas.
(AP)