Who's Who in East Meadow: Rocco Cassano

What do you do for a living? I am the Assistant Director at the . I manage the facility, the library's website, and its IT. I have worked at the library for 24 years and have been its Assistant Director since 2006.

How are you involved with East Meadow? I live and work here. I graduated from and have always felt a strong connection to the community.

What’s the best thing about East Meadow? There are many things; however I would have to say its location. We have easy access to major parkways and are minutes from the beautiful Long Island shore. Of course, I also have to mention that we have a great public library.

How did you end up in East Meadow? My parents moved here to start a business when I was 13. I have wanted to stay ever since.

What do you do for fun? I enjoy traveling, reading, computers and video gaming.

Tell me about your family. Do you have any children or grandchildren? I am one of four children.

What are your favorite places in East Meadow? I would have to say that the open spaces are my favorite spots in East Meadow: , and .

Finish this sentence. You know you’re from East Meadow when… You know that the tallest building in Nassau County is the .

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