Nassau Standard

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, in collaboration with Assemblyman Ari Brown, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Lawrence Village Mayor Samuel Nahmias, has announced the allocation of $150,000 in state funding for a lighting rehabilitation project. This initiative aims to improve roadway illumination along Nassau Expressway (Route 878) near the Atlantic Beach Bridge.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick stated, "I have heard from countless residents about their safety concerns as a result of inadequate lighting on a stretch of the Expressway leading to the Atlantic Beach Bridge. I am proud to have delivered these funds by working with partners across multiple layers of government to ensure the Village has the resources they need to complete this critical work."

Mayor Nahmias expressed gratitude for securing the grant, emphasizing its significance in addressing infrastructure challenges. "We are grateful to Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for securing this grant. It highlights the importance of collaboration between local and state governments to address critical infrastructure challenges. The 878 lighting issue has been a top priority of mine during my tenure with the Nassau County Bridge Authority (NCBA), which oversees the Atlantic Beach Bridge. Today, as Mayor of the Village of Lawrence, we are fulfilling a promise to our residents and the thousands of daily commuters who are impacted by this issue," said Nahmias.

Assemblyman Brown highlighted his commitment to infrastructure improvements: "As the ranking member of the Local Government Committee, I understand the role that well-maintained infrastructure plays in the safety and wellbeing of our communities. This lighting rehabilitation project is not just an investment in our streets; it’s an investment in the safety of our residents. By securing this $150,000 state grant, we’re ensuring that the Village of Lawrence can improve this major roadway, which leads to the Atlantic Beach Bridge. I will continue to prioritize infrastructure and advocate for the resources our communities need."