For suburbs of NYC, challenge is to lure tourists
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Empire State Building casts a long shadow.
Suburbs in the metropolitan area are stepping up efforts to attract tourist dollars, but they have to deal with the proximity of New York City, the country's biggest magnet for visitors and their money.
"We're definitely in the position of looking to steal some of the crumbs," said Kristen Matejka of the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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