Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes
Print Aa

Mangano announces $15M plan to improve county parks

Originally published: March 16, 2010 8:13 PM
Updated: March 16, 2010 10:16 PM
By SID CASSESE AND WILLIAM MURPHY.  sid.cassese@newsday.com,, william.murphy@newsday.com

Karl Thomsen of Levittown catches during a pickup

Photo credit: Kevin P. Coughlin | Karl Thomsen of Levittown catches during a pickup softball game at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. (March 7, 2010)

Nassau County will build at least 10 new ballfields, several new playgrounds and install modern lighting in all county parks, County Executive Edward Mangano said Tuesday.

Mangano fleshed out his plans after saying in his inaugural State of the County speech Monday night he had sweeping plans for improving county parks.

"Our parks have too often been used to serve private interests rather...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online® customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Subscribe for
a free trial!
Subscribe

Featured on Newsday.com

Nassau reporters on Twitter

Follow Newsday on Twitter