There are some overnight developments to tell you about regarding the fate of the state parks. After a marathon session which spilled into the early morning hours, the Assembly passed a bill to reopen the parks in time for the holiday weekend. The Senate is also expected to approve the bill when they meet later this morning. So where are lawmakers getting the money from? Sabina Kuriakose reports.

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Good news if you had planned on going to a state park this weekend. the padlocks should be off the gates soon.

After a late night and some intense debate at the Capitol, the state Assembly has passed a bill to reopen 55 state parks and historic sites. The vote was 86-to-47.

The $11 million in funding needed to keep the parks open is offset by money from the Environmental Protection Fund, which would be reduced by about $80 million.

Also, $4 million in new fees will be added to help support the EPF. This also paves the way for Governor Paterson's e-waste program, which involves eliminating hazardous electronics from landfills by 2015.

The Senate is expected to vote on the bill sometime today.