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Cuts fuel anxiety at Nassau historic site

Originally published: January 7, 2012 7:39 PM
Updated: January 7, 2012 8:16 PM
By BILL BLEYER  bill.bleyer@newsday.com

Quick ReadOld Bethpage Village Restoration, Nassau County's flagship historic site, has endured deep staff cuts in recent years and now has lost its veteran director, leaving supporters anxious about its long-term future

An interior of the doctor's office is seen

Photo credit: John Dunn | An interior of the doctor's office is seen at Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage. (Jan. 4, 2012)

Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Nassau County's flagship historic site, has endured deep staff cuts in recent years and now has lost its veteran director, leaving supporters anxious about its long-term future.

But county officials insist the park will open as scheduled in March with adequate staffing.

The resignation last month of 21-year director James McKenna and the retirement of...

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