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NYC tourism officials urge locals to 'staycation'
Thu Jul 24, 6:26 PM ET
NYC & Company is launching an advertising campaign urging New Yorkers to "Go Local" with a staycation.
Street teams all over the city handed out flyers Thursday with a savings pass and information about activities this weekend, including Sunday's sand castle contest at Rockaway Beach. The effort is due to continue for six weeks.
Also happening this weekend is the New York International Latino Film Festival and a folk music festival on Governors Island.
The ad campaign can also be found on bus shelters around the city.
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