Arts & Entertainment
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Ticket Sales Suspended
"Overwhelming demand," prompts stop hours after sales begin Monday, while New York parks department officials advise checking for updates.
WANTAGH, NY — Ticket sales for the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach were “temporarily suspended” about seven hours after they began at 9 a.m. “due to technical difficulties associated with overwhelming demand,” New York State Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums announced Monday.
A new date for the ticket sales will be announced in the future, and all purchases already completed on Monday will be honored, parks officials said. In a press release to members of the media, parks officials said the department “appreciates the patience of Air Show enthusiasts as we strive to meet the challenges of holding this large-scale event in a safe manner.”
“We recognize the importance of this event and we are committed to ensuring everyone has a fair chance and adequate notice to obtain a ticket,” the press release concluded.
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Parks officials advised fans visit parks.ny.gov, or to follow NY State Parks on social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app for updates on future sales.
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