Politics & Government

New Path Construction Underway, Suozzi and Mangano Square Off

News from Nassau County this week.

New Shared-Use Path Construction Underway

Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., R-Merrick, announced that the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has started construction on the new Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway, a 3.6 mile shared-use path (SUP) between Jones Beach State Park and Tobay Beach. Click here for more.

Mangano, Suozzi Square Off in First Debate

County Executive Ed Mangano and Democratic challenger Tom Suozzi butted heads at their first debate Tuesday night on everything from taxes to the redevelopment of the Nassau Coliseum. Click here for more.

Barkfest Coming to Eisenhower Dog Run

Long Island's largest pet costume contest and parade is coming to the Eisenhower Dog Run in East Meadow Oct. 27, Nassau County executive Ed Mangano announced. Click here for more.

RVC Gets $217K for Downtown, Park Improvements

The Village of Rockville Centre has been awarded $217,250 in federal funds for projects such as the beautification of downtown and continued renovations at the Rev. Morgan Days Park, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced. Click here for more.

19th Century Halloween Planned for Old Bethpage Village Restoration

The Old Bethpage Village Restoration will host an “1880 Long Island Halloween” over the next two weekends boasting a variety of family options laced with history. Click here for more.

Grant Heralds Final Phase of Waterfront Cleanup

The City of Glen Cove announced Thursday that the final phase of environmental clean-up at the City’s waterfront, the last 1.5 percent of a three decade, multi-jurisdictional effort, will begin thanks to $815,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Click here for more.


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