List of capital projects not available

Nassau Comptroller George Maragos told lawmakers last month that shutting down some capital projects proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano will save $17 million. "How do we know what projects are not going forward?" asked Legis. David Denenberg (D-Merrick).

"We were given a list that we can make available to you," Maragos replied. But Maragos didn't release it, either to Denenberg or Newsday, which also requested it. His spokesman said the list included a disclaimer from the administration that it wasn't to be distributed. On Friday, a Maragos aide said Mangano's office would handle the request. A Mangano spokesman later said his office will respond "within a responsible amount of time."

-- Celeste Hadrick