Suozzi Accepts Deed to 16-Acres of The Pulling Estate As Part of Open Space Preservation Effort
- Oyster Bay Cove Site Will be Saved From Development Using Proceeds From the $50 Million Environmental Bond Act
--Suozzi Urges Voters to Vote "Yes" Tomorrow on Environmental Bond Act
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Oyster Bay Cove, NY - As part of an ongoing effort to preserve open space, clean up brownfields, and improve parks and water quality throughout Nassau County, County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi accepted the deed today for 16-acres from Pulling Estate property in Oyster Bay Cove, funded by the 2004 Environmental Bond Act.
County Executive Suozzi also encouraged voters to approve the new 2006 $100 million Bond Act on Election Day, November 7.
“Forty percent of the county’s open land has been developed since 1980 and that leaves less than 10% of remaining land that we can enjoy. I am proud that we will be able to preserve properties such as the Pulling Estate,” said County Executive Suozzi. “I urge Nassau County voters to once again approve the Environmental Bond Act so we can continue to save these irreplaceable properties.”
In November 2004, the Environmental Bond referendum was approved by 77% of voters to authorize the issuance of $50 million bonds to fund the Environmental Program. The Environmental Program Advisory Committee, appointed by Suozzi, reviewed more than 260 proposals for the funds. The panel recommended 57 projects, including acquiring 186 acres of open space, preserving two working farms, improving parks throughout the county, cleaning up brownfields, and protecting waterways and wetlands. The Environmental Program Advisory Committee’s recommendations were reviewed by the Nassau County Planning Commission and the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee.
The 2006 Environmental Bond Act is similar to the 2004 Act. Proceeds from the Bond Act will be used for the purpose of open space preservation, park and storm water quality improvement, and brownfield cleanup projects that will protect the environment and drinking water.
The 16 acre site where Suozzi appeared today is part of the Pulling Estate property, a former farm with frontage on Yellow Coat Road and Route 25A in Oyster Bay Cove. The partly wooded, partly meadow property was purchased by the County from the Pulling family for $6.5 million.
