Mineola, NY-The members of the Nassau County Legislature met in a special meeting on Wednesday, March 24 to approve $161 million in spending for a myriad of long-term capital projects, including $78 million that will be spent this year.

In a unanimous bi-partisan vote, legislators agreed to a compromised version of the original capital plan that would have called for the approval of $238 million for more than 70 projects.

“These capital projects are an investment in Nassau County’s future,” said Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury). “I am pleased that both sides of the aisle were able to agree on a compromise.”

Some of the capital projects in the 16th district include:

• Jackson Avenue in Syosset, scheduled to undergo $100,000 in improvements.
• "$1.2 million for the completion of the Woodbury Road-Syosset/Woodbury Road intersection, where road improvements will be made to the intersection and a traffic signal will be installed and left turn lanes added. The gradient of Syosset-Woodbury Road will also be lowered.
• $500,000 for the updating of traffic signals in Syosset
• An elevation project for the north side of Woodbury Road along the curve at the intersection with Piquets Lane in Woodbury. This project will also include drainage work and is expected to improve traffic safety.

Other County-wide projects include:

• A study of the Nassau County HUB.
• Mosquito control equipment for the Department of Public Works
• Nassau Community College-refurbishing of plaza and repair to water damaged buildings
• Eisenhower Park Veterans memorial rehabilitation.
• 85 miles of road resurfacing in the county.
• Improvements at several of the county's parks-includes golf course and athletic fields renovation and improvements to pools and parking.
• Two-way radio system for police department.