Middle Island Civic Association president Gail Lynch-Bailey said about 40 acres near Artist Lake on Route 25 in Middle Island owned by Garden City developer Wilbur Breslin have long been eyed for open space protection and development of a community park. She called the preservation plan "intriguing," but cautioned that acquiring the land would be difficult.  Credit: Thomas J. Lambui; Newsday / Chris Ware

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