2014 Press Releases
March 3 2014 Mangano Announces Free St. Patrick's Day Celebration Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 8th at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. |
February 28 2014 Mangano Directs Assessment Officials To Accept Grievances Until March 7th With a pending winter storm, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced he has directed officials at the Assessment Review Commission (ARC) and Department of Assessment (DOA) to accept property tax assessment grievance filings until Friday, March 7. |
February 28 2014 Mangano To Host Free Narcan Training Seminars For Families In the continued war on prescription drug abuse and the heroin epidemic, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced four free public Narcan training seminars where residents can learn how to administer a lifesaving antidote which can reverse the fatal effects of an Opioid overdose. Narcan is simply administered through a nasal spray, by those who complete the 90-minute training. Trainees who are over the age of 18 will receive a free nasal Narcan kit. |
February 28 2014 Mangano Announces Men's Early-Bird Softball Team Warm-Up For April 13th Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Men’s Early-Bird Softball Warm-up will take place on Sunday, April 13th at Mitchel Athletic Complex. |
February 28 2014 Mangano Announces Adult Softball League Team Sign Up--Games Begin In April Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the 2014 Nassau County Adult Softball League will begin in April. |
February 27 2014 Mangano Announces Registration For The 2014 Nickerson Beach Cabana Lottery Begins Tomorrow, February 28th Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that registration for the 2014 Nickerson Beach Park Cabana lottery will begin tomorrow, Friday, February 28th and will run through Friday, April 25th. The cabana lottery drawing will take place on Tuesday, April 29th at 10:00 a.m., with the winners notified via telephone. The cabana fee for the 2014 summer season is $3,400.00. |
February 27 2014 Mangano Honors Roslyn H.S. Senior For Serving As Member Of FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Nassau County Edward P. Mangano honors FEMA Region II Representative and Roslyn High School Senior Sophie Friedfeld- Gebaide for her “Got Preparedness?” proposal. Sophie Friedfeld- Gebaide was selected by FEMA, as one of five new members for the 15 member National Youth Council, to represent Region II. The Council Members represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and have developed a preparedness related project entitled, “Got Preparedness?” |
February 27 2014 Mangano Seeking Nominations For Senior Citizen Of The Year Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that his administration is seeking nominations for Nassau County’s Senior Citizen of the Year. This annual award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding concern and action for human services and community involvement relating to any age group. Nominations are being accepted through April 1, 2014. |
February 25 2014 Mangano Announces Free St. Patrick's Day Celebration Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced the Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 8th at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. |
February 21 2014 Mangano And Eisenstein Invite Residents To A Special Screening Of Soul Food Junkies With National Minority Health Month approaching in April, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein invite residents to a VIP screening of Soul Food Junkies, a film by acclaimed New York documentary filmmaker, Byron Hurt. |
February 20 2014 Mangano Announces "Hike Muttontown From End To End" At The Muttontown Preserve Building upon his Fit Nassau initiative to help residents live a healthy lifestyle, Nassau County Executive today announced that the Muttontown Preserve will present a guided tour entitled, “Hike Muttontown From End to End,” on Sunday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
February 20 2014 Mangano & Cuomo Invite Residents To A Citizen Preparedness Training Program Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano along with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo invite residents to participate in the Citizen Preparedness Training Program this Saturday at Bethpage High School. The two hour training session is being offered in order for residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family participating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit. The kit includes a plastic drop cloth, light stick, (2) D Batteries, First Aid Kit, face mask, safety goggles, am/fm pocket radio with batteries, 6 pack of drinking water, 6 food bars, flashlight, emergency blanket, duct tape, a water bottle and work gloves. All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prepare.ny.gov |
February 20 2014 Mangano Invites Students To Participate In Essay Contest On Animal Protection In celebration of “Be Kind to Animals Week” (May 5th -11th), Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with the Humane Society of New York and North Shore Animal League America, invite students in Grades 3 through 5 to participate in an essay contest regarding ways in which to make the world a better place for animals. The topic of this year’s essay contest is: “Pretend you are a non-human animal. Write about what humans should do to help your species and to make this world more humane for all animals.” |
February 19 2014 Mangano Announces Nassau County Youth Soccer Clinic At Cedar Creek Park Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Nassau County Youth Soccer Clinic at Cedar Creek Park – Turf Field. The clinic is designed to help children develop skills for the future including teamwork, commitment and communication with others. |
February 19 2014 Mangano Announces Nassau County Youth Soccer Clinic At Cantiague Park Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Nassau County Youth Soccer Clinic at Cantiague Park – Turf Field. The clinic is designed to help children begin to understand the basics of soccer. Additionally, the clinic will help children develop skills for the future including teamwork, commitment and communication with others. |
February 18 2014 Mangano Announces Upcoming Events At The Nassau County Aquatic Center Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today released a March calendar of events for the Nassau County Aquatic Center, located in Eisenhower Park. |
February 18 2014 Mangano Announces Submissions Are Open For The 2014 Long Beach International Film Festival Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Long Beach International Film Festival (LBIFF) will begin on July 31st 2014, and will extend into a fourday long festival. The LBIFF is currently accepting online submissions in all categories for the “Shorts on the Beach” series, as well as features,live action, animation, drama, comedy, thriller, horror, sports, and documentaries.Sponsored in part by the City of Long Beach and Nassau County, “Shorts on the Beach” film series is a free screening of short films on the beach and under the stars. Blankets and chairs are welcome. |
February 18 2014 Mangano Announces South Phase Of West Shore Road Reconstruction Project Out For Bid Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) has issued bids for the reconstruction of the southern part of West Shore Road, the critical road between Oyster Bay and Bayville that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. In November of 2012, Mangano issued an emergency order to rebuild the damaged portion of the seawall and road. The road was reopened ahead of schedule and completed as promised by the July 4th holiday weekend. |
February 14 2014 Mangano: Family-Fun Week At Museum Row Coming Soon Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano reminds residents that the Cradle of Aviation Museum will host a family-fun week known as “$5 February Fest” from Saturday, February 15th through Sunday, February 23rd. |
February 13 2014 Today: All Nassau County Park Activities Cancelled, Aquatic Center & Rifle Range Closed Due to winter storm conditions, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that all Nassau County Park activities have been cancelled and the Aquatic Center and Rifle Range will be closed today, February 13th. |
February 13 2014 Mangano Reminds Residents Of WARMBED Emergency Winter Shelter Program With snow and frigid temperatures affecting Long Island, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that WARMBED,Nassau County’s Emergency Shelter Relief Program for homeless individuals and families during the winter months, is active. The Nassau County Winter Homeless Hotline operates 7 days a week and runs through March 31st, 2014. If winter conditions persist beyond March 31st, the program will continue until warmer weather arrives. |
February 13 2014 Visiting Hours At Nassau County Correctional Center Cancelled For Today Due to winter storm conditions, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the visiting hours at the Nassau County Correctional Center have been cancelled today, February 13th. |
February 12 2014 Mangano To Activate Non-Emergency Hotline Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will activate the County’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 a.m. as a winter storm impacts the region. Residents with non-life threatening emergencies should dial 1-888-684-4274 for assistance beginning at 6:00 a.m. through the duration of the storm. All those with life threatening emergencies should call 911. |
February 12 2014 Mangano Announces Over $1 Million In Federal Funds For Town Of Oyster Bay Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the award of $ 1,025,772 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Town of Oyster Bay to address a wide range of community improvements. |
February 11 2014 Mangano Announces Federal Funds For Town Of North Hempstead Urban Renewal Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the award of $740,264 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Town of North Hempstead to address a wide range of community improvements, including the New Cassel Urban Renewal Area and Port Washington Model Blocks Area. |
February 10 2014 Mangano: President's Week Craft And Activities At Garvies Point Museum And Preserve Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Nassau County will host President’s Week Crafts and Activities from Saturday, February 15th through Saturday, February 22nd at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve. |
February 10 2014 Mangano: Tree And Shrub Sale To Help Beautify Neighborhoods Damaged By Hurricane Sandy And Winter Storms Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District announced today they will once again be conducting its popular annual tree and shrub sale for conservation. |
February 7 2014 Mangano Commemorates 10th Annual National Wear Red Day In Nassau County Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will light the dome of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building red tonight in recognition of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) National Wear Red Day. The County Executive and County employees are supporting AHA’s ‘Go Red For Women’ campaign – sponsored by Macy’s and North Shore LIJ – by raising donations to fight the nation’s number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. |
February 6 2014 Mangano Attracts Queens Manufacturer To Nassau County Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that a Queens County-based cabinet manufacturer, New York Vanity Manufacturing, will move its entire operation and 25 jobs to the former site of Stein M. Cosmetics Company – located at 10 Henry Street in the Village of Freeport. |
February 4 2014 Delayed Opening For Nassau County Aquatic Center Due to winter storm conditions, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the Nassau County Aquatic Center will have a delayed opening tomorrow, February 5th. The Aquatic Center will open its doors at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. |
February 4 2014 Mangano To Activate Non-Emergency Hotline At Midnight Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will activate the County’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning at midnight as a winter storm impacts the region. Residents with non-life threatening emergencies should dial 1-888-684-4274 for assistance beginning February 5th through the duration of the storm. All those with life threatening emergencies should call 911. |
February 4 2014 Mangano: Manufacturer To Move Operations From Bronx And Create New Jobs In Mineola Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau Industrial Development Agency (IDA) today announced the approval of an economic development compact that will bring Supreme Screw Products - a manufacturer of precision component parts for the automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, commercial, electronics and other industries - to Mineola. The company had considered moving to sites in New Jersey and Connecticut before deciding to move to Mineola. |
February 3 2014 Nassau County Park Activities, Aquatic Center And Rifle Range Closed Today Due to winter storm conditions, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced the closure of all County Park activities, the Aquatic Center and Rifle Range today, Monday, February 3, 2014. |
February 3 2014 Mangano Reminds Residents Of Warmbed Emergency Winter Shelter Program With snow and frigid temperatures approaching Long Island, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that WARMBED,Nassau County’s Emergency Shelter Relief Program for homeless individuals and families during the winter months, is active. The Nassau County Winter Homeless Hotline operates 7 days a week and runs through March 31st, 2014. If winter conditions persist beyond March 31st, the program will continue until warmer weather arrives. |
February 3 2014 Visiting Hours At Nassau County Correctional Center To Close At Noon Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced the cancellation of afternoon visiting hours at the Nassau County Correctional Center for today, February 3, 2014. |
February 3 2014 Mangano To Activate Non-Emergency Hotline Today At 9:00 A.M. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will activate the County’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning today, February 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. as a winter storm impacts the region. Residents with non-life threatening emergencies should dial 1-888-684-4274 for assistance beginning February 3rd at 9:00 a.m. through the duration of the storm. All those with life threatening emergencies should call 911. |
January 31 2014 Mangano Helps Keep Doors Of Garden City Hotel Open For Business Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau Industrial Development Agency (IDA) today announced the approval of an economic development compact that will assist the new owners of the Garden City Hotel to move forward with a $26 million complete cosmetic and technological renovation of the 272-room iconic property. The project is expected to result in the creation of 24 new permanent full-time equivalent jobs within three years — the hotel now has 265 employees — and 30 full-time equivalent construction jobs over a year of construction, which is expected to begin immediately. The project will generate economic benefits to the county of $1.75 million. |
January 31 2014 Mangano Announces Registration For The 2014 Nickerson Beach Cabana Lottery Begins February 28th Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that registration for the 2014 Nickerson Beach Park Cabana lottery will begin on Friday, February 28th and will run through Friday, April 25th. The cabana lottery drawing will take place on Tuesday, April 29th at 10:00 a.m., with the winners notified via telephone. The cabana fee for the 2014 summer season is $3,400.00. |
January 29 2014 Mangano: Nassau & MTA Police Launch Aggressive, Joint Initiative To Halt Five Towns Anti-Semitic Graffiti At LIRR Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced an aggressive, joint initiative between the Nassau County Police Department and the Metropolitan TransportationAuthority (MTA) Police after 11 incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti appeared on three Five Towns Long Island Rail Road station platforms over the past year. |
January 28 2014 Mangano's Economic Policies Result In Stronger Job Market Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s economic policies of freezing property taxes for four straight years and creating local jobs have resulted in lower unemployment. Today, the New York State Department of Labor released statistics indicating a drop in unemployment to 5.1% this past December, from 7.1% in December 2012. Long Island’s overall unemployment rate of 5.1% indicates how local economic policies are working when compared statewide (6.6% unemployment) and throughout the nation (6.5% unemployment). |
January 28 2014 Mangano Announces Registration Dates For Spring Session Swim Lessons And Exercise Classes At The Aquatic Center Building upon his Fit Nassau initiative to help residents live a healthy lifestyle, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has released the registration dates for the 2014 Spring Session Swim Lessons, and Land and Aquatic Exercise Classes at the Nassau County Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. |
January 27 2014 Mangano Honors Department Of Social Services Volunteers For Their 30 Years Of Service Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and members of the Nassau County Legislature honored Department of Social Services (DSS) Volunteers for their many years of service to the neediest children and families of Nassau County. The DSS Volunteers organization, founded in 1983, provides a wide range of services including providing Thanksgiving meals, food drives, Holiday Parties for Foster Care children and their families, the Adopt a Family program, Dress for Success and a Summer Camp Program, just to name a few. |
January 27 2014 Mangano Announces Upcoming Events At The Nassau County Aquatic Center Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today released a calendar of events for the Nassau County Aquatic Center, located in Eisenhower Park for the months of January and February. |
January 24 2014 Mangano Announces "Winter Trek" Nature Walk At The Muttontown Preserve Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Muttontown Preserve will present a guided Nature Walk entitled, “Winter Trek,” on Sunday, February 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
January 24 2014 Mangano Calls On Public To Nominate Women Of Distinction For Women's History Month Celebration In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invites residents to nominate local women who have made extraordinary contributions to their community. |
January 23 2014 Mangano Announces Movie Discount For Family-Fun Week At Museum Row Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the County and the Cradle of Aviation Museum will host “$5 February Fest” from Saturday, February 15th through Sunday, February 23rd. During “$5 February Fest,” movie tickets for any film and any showing at the Cradle of Aviation’s IMAX Giant Screen Dome Theater will only be $5 for children ages 2-12. The movies showing that week will be: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Big Adventure, Back to the Moon for Good, Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, Air Racers: The Ultimate Air Show Experience, Jerusalem, Wildest Weather in the Solar System, Cosmic Collisions. |
January 22 2014 Mangano: Nassau County Open For Business Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that all County offices are open to the public today. Activities and classes within Nassau County Parks system, as well as the Nassau County Aquatic Center, will reopen today at noon. |
January 21 2014 Mangano To Activate Non-Emergency Hotline Today At Noon Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will activate the County’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning today, January 21, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. as a winter storm approaches the region. Residents with non-life threatening emergencies should dial 1-888-684-4274 for assistance beginning January 21st at 12:00 p.m through the duration of the storm. All those with life threatening emergencies should call 911. |
January 21 2014 Mangano Reminds Residents Of WARMBED Emergency Winter Shelter Program With snow and frigid temperatures approaching Long Island, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that WARMBED,Nassau County’s Emergency Shelter Relief Program for homeless individuals and families during the winter months, is active. The Nassau County Winter Homeless Hotline operates 7 days a week and runs through March 31st, 2014. If winter conditions persist beyond March 31st, the program will continue until warmer weather arrives. |
January 21 2014 Mangano Announces Warming Centers With snow and frigid temperatures hitting the region, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced 19 warming center locations throughout the County. Residents are encouraged to contact these facilities for hours of operation |
January 17 2014 Mangano Showcases Healthplex As Nassau County's "Employer Of The Month" Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today showcased Healthplex, Inc. - located in Uniondale - as the Nassau County “Employer of the Month.” County Executive Mangano joined Healthplex President Sharon Zelkind, as well as Co-Founders Dr. Martin Kane and Dr. Stephen Cuchel, at their headquarters in Uniondale. With a workforce of 600+ employees, Healthplex is the largest dental insurance administrator in the State of New York and has been awarded certification in Utilization Management and Credentialing Verification by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and an Honorable Mention Quality Summit Award by URAC for 2013. |
January 17 2014 Mangano Honors Local Doctor And Adelphi's Club Operation Smile Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Legislator Rose Marie Walker honored Dr. Rachel Ruotolo of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC and members of Adelphi University’s Club Operation Smile at a ceremony earlier today that was attended by many parents and children who have been treated for a cleft lip and palate. Dr. Ruotolo, a pediatric plastic and cranio facial surgeon has helped hundreds pediatric patients with cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects from Long Island and over 51 countries around the world. |
January 17 2014 Mangano Announces High School Drug Abuse Awareness Winners Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced winners of Nassau County’s High School Drug Abuse Awareness Video Contest: The four winning high schools are General Douglass McArthur Senior High School, Valley Stream South High School, Levittown’s Division Avenue High School and George W. Hewlett High School in Hewlett. County Executive Mangano also awarded with an honorable mention to students from Baldwin High School, Division High and South Side High School in Rockville Centre for their contest submissions. |
January 16 2014 Mangano Announces Free "Big Game Festival" To Kick-Off Super Bowl Weekend Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Big Game Festival to kick-off Super Bowl Weekend. The Big Game Festival will be held at Plattduetsche Park on Saturday, February 1st from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Plattduetsche Park is located at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square. |
January 15 2014 Mangano Urges Residents To Call Or Use Nassau Now App To Report Potholes Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today reminded residents that any road issues such as potholes, which are common in the colder months, should be reported to the Nassau County Department of Highways at (516) 571-6900 or through the Nassau Now mobile application. |
January 13 2014 Mangano: Registration For Nassau County's Successful Summer Recreation Program Begins February 1st Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that registration for Nassau County’s successful Summer Recreation Program for 2014 will begin Saturday, February 1st. The 2014 Summer Recreation Program will run from June 30th – August 7th. |
January 9 2014 Mangano Sponsors Nassau County Storm Recovery Resource Fair Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invites residents and businesses affected by Super Storm Sandy to attend the Nassau County Storm Recovery Resource Fair on Wednesday, January 15th. The event will be held at Freeport High School from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. |
January 7 2014 Mangano To Host Series Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weekend of programs in celebration of his life. County Executive Mangano, in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Committee of Nassau County Inc. and Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs, has planned a trio of events that pay tribute to the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. |
January 7 2014 Mangano Lights Dome Of Theodore Roosevelt Building In Celebration Of Fraternity's Centennial Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will pay tribute to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s commitment to public service for the past 100 years, by lighting the dome blue on the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building from January 9th through January 16th. |
January 7 2014 Mangano: Nickerson Beach Campground 2014 Early Bird Registration Is Saturday, January 25th Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the 2014 Early Bird Registration for the Nickerson Beach campground will take place on Saturday, January 25th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The registration process is conducted as a lottery. |
January 6 2014 Mangano Encourages Residents To Participate In National Blood Donor Month In recognition of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Health, the Hispanic Counseling Center and NuHealth to sponsor a Nassau County Blood Drive. |
January 1 2014 Mangano Extends Deadline To File For Property Tax Exemptions To January 8th To help homeowners deal with this week’s upcoming winter storms, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the deadline for submitting applications for all property tax exemptions for the 2014-15 school and general fund tax year has been extended to Wednesday, January 8, 2014. |
