Politics & Government

Coastline Protection Plan, Coliseum Development, Suozzi Targets Mangano

News from Nassau County this week.

Schumer: Nassau Needs Coastline Protection Plan


Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) called on federal officials to develop a plan to defend Nassau County’s South Shore from storms. He said a good start would be to look at the coastline project in place for Suffolk County’s shorelines. Click here for more.

Eisenhower Park Tribute Remembers Those Lost on Sept. 11

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Nassau County residents gathered at Eisenhower Park Sunday to remember those lost as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Family members read the names of those who died, and attendees lit candles to pay tribute. Click here for more.

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Suozzi Wins Primary, Targets Mangano


Four years after he was stunningly defeated by Ed Mangano, former County Executive Tom Suozzi will get his chance at revenge after defeating Adam Haber in the Democratic primary on Tuesday night. Click here for more.

Federal Funding Aimed at Providing Programs at Underserved Nassau Districts

Also known as the “Art Travelers through Time: Literacy and History through Art,” the program will engage third grade children across five school districts in Nassau County to thousands of artifacts belonging to the museum’s collection and provide knowledge through the experiential study of authentic objects from six continents dating back to 5000 BC. Click here for more.


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