Green Traffic Lights For Nassau County
LED Replacements Will Reduce Energy, Save Money, And Improve Safety
October 15, 2009
 Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced that all 1,600 County-operated intersections will now have more energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) traffic signals.
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Second Installment of Shellfish Seeding in Hempstead Harbor
October 15, 2009
 In continuing his Healthy Nassau initiative, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi announced today that the County would be making its second installment of shellfish seeding in Hempstead Harbor, as part of a major co-operative effort to rebuild the Harbor's shellfish population and re-open the harbor to recreational shellfishing. 2 million shellfish were seeded in 2007.
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Suozzi Announces Creation Of 10-Mile Bike Path, Pedestrian Walkway
October 13, 2009
 Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced plans to create a pedestrian walkway and bike path that will extend from New York State's existing bike path along Hempstead Turnpike to Eisenhower Park, adding approximately 10 total miles.
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New Accessible Playground Coming to Eisenhower Park
October 9, 2009
Let All the Children Play Foundation (LATCPF), a not-for-profit charitable foundation that promotes inclusion of children with disabilities and their able-bodied peers, broke ground today, on a state-of-the-art two acre universally accessible park and layground at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY.
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Healthy Nassau-School Wellness Coalition Announces "Healthy School Programs for Healthier Kids"
October 8 , 2009
 Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, as part of his Healthy Nassau initiative to make the County the healthiest county in the nation, held his Healthy Nassau-School Wellness Coalition's workshop today at Adelphi University. This partnership was established as part of Nassau County Executive Suozzi's Healthy Nassau Initiative
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Suozzi Announces Grossmann’s Farm Acquisition And Restoration Plans
Partnership will Bring Organic Agriculture and Education Programs to Beloved Community Landmark
September 17, 2009
 Malverne, NY - As part of his ongoing Healthy Nassau initiative, Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi announced the County’s plan to acquire the five-acre Grossmann’s Farm property in Malverne. In partnership with Nassau County, the Nassau Land Trust will develop and manage the farm as part of “Grown on Long Island” campaign. County Executive Suozzi was joined by Legislator Francis X. Becker, Jr. (R-Lynbrook), and Village of Malverne Mayor Patti McDonald for the announcement.
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 As part of his ongoing Healthy Nassau initiative, Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) were joined by The Nature Conservancy and a group of volunteers to remove invasive plants from Mill Pond Park in Wantagh. This effort complements $20 million worth of pond improvement projects Suozzi has led on south shore ponds over the last several years.
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 Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was joined today by Tedd Levy of Freeport Pride, representatives from the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and local youth agencies to once again call on New York State to pass a $2 per pack cigarette tax in order to close the county’s $27 million budget gap.
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 Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was honored with the 2009 Legacy of Conservation Award by the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center. Established in 1923, the Center has been at the forefront of environmental education, wildlife research, and conservation advocacy. Environmental protection has always been one of Suozzi’s highest priorities.
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 In continuing his Healthy Nassau initiative, Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was honored today as a Clean Air Champion by the New York State Department of Transportation. Suozzi was joined by representatives of the American Lung Association, Clean Air NY, Long Island Transportation Management, and the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to encourage residents to go online and commit to cleaner air at cleanairny.org/commit.
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 Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi joined New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the North Shore-LIJ Health System, and representatives from the Roosevelt School District and Bank of America to announce a new school-based wellness initiative called “Activity Works”. The program comes in response to recent statistics that shows that one of every three children is considered overweight or obese, and uses kinetic learning to bring physical activity into the classroom.
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 Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and the Long Island Farm Bureau at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich to kick off the "Grown on Long Island" campaign to promote the purchase of locally-grown produce and horticulture items.
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In conjunction with Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented Environmental Quality Awards to representatives from 26 projects across New York State for their efforts to protect the environment. The honor is given to those individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the environment and public health in EPA Region 2.
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 Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi was joined today by Department of Public Works Commissioner Ray Ribeiro, County Legislators and representatives from Nassau’s school districts to announce a program that will bring 56 trees to 40 schools in Nassau County.
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 Calls on Residents to Join Healthy Nassau-Roosevelt Field Mall Walking Club
Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, as part of his Healthy Nassau initiative to make Nassau County the healthiest county in the nation, is announcing a partnership with Roosevelt Field shopping mall and the creation of a mall walking circuit.
"Two years ago, I announced a plan to make Nassau the healthiest county in the nation and we are almost there," said County Executive Suozzi. "I am pleased to work with Roosevelt Field to offer residents another new program that will help enable them to exercise more and live healthier, more active lifestyles."
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 A new initiative will be launched on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 to measure the carbon footprint of Long Island, helping to grow the climate protection efforts which have already taken root in the region. With the assistance of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the Long Island Carbon Footprint Project will determine energy use and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions for each community on Long Island, providing local governments with the information needed to determine where they can focus their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.
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 East Meadow, NY - As part of his “Healthy Nassau” initiative to make Nassau County the healthiest county in the nation, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi announced the winners of the County’s second “Biggest Loser” contest, a seven-month weight-loss competition for County employees.
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November 18, 2008
 Oyster Bay, 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 Tom Suozzi today announced the preservation two significant watershed properties funded by the 2006 Environmental Bond Act. Read more
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May 29, 2008
 New York, NY - Tonight, County Executive Thomas Suozzi will be named the New York League of Conservation Voters' (NYLCV) 2008 Environmentalist of the Year. Each year, the NYLCV celebrates individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to environmental protection. The gala will take place at The Lighthouse in New York City and is expected to have an audience of at least 500. Read more |
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