Loeb Boathouse in Central Park to permanently close in October

CENTRAL PARK (WABC) -- Central Park's iconic Loeb Boathouse announced that it will shut down this fall.

The facility notified the state Department of Labor that it is permanently closing on October 16.
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The owners say they can't keep up with the rising costs of labor and goods.

163 workers are expected to lose their jobs.



The Loeb Boathouse shut down for a year during the COVID pandemic.
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The Parks Department says it is looking for a new operator as soon as possible.

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