Suozzi drops in on autism benefit - literally
Quick ReadNassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi and 99 other community and business leaders rappelled down a six-story building in Garden City to raise money for autism and other illnesses.
Photo credit: Newsday File / Karen Wiles Stabile | Nassau County Legis. David Mejias, left, and Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi rappel down a building to raise money for autism and other disabilities whose services have been seriously threatened or curtailed by budget cuts. (Oct. 20, 2009)
Suozzi rappels off building for charity
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Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi and 99 other community and business leaders rappelled down a six-story building Tuesday to raise money to fund efforts to fight autism and other illnesses.
"It was exhilarating, with the adrenaline pumping, but it was also nerve-racking," said Suozzi, who was accompanied in his morning rappelling by county Legis. Dave Mejias (D-Farmingdale). "Looking down,...
