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finally reopens ing the historic character of the bathhouse while creating new recreational opportunities After sitting dormant for for future generations. “The rebirth of Jones Beach years, a piece of Jones Beach history is once again filled with started several years ago — the sights and sounds of chil- however, the commitment of dren playing, families swim- $100 million from Gov. [Kathy] Hochul for this ming and visitors project was enjoying the sumextraordinary,” mer sun. said George GorThe newly restored East Bathman Jr., regional house officially director of the reopened on July New York State 24, bringing a Office of Parks, nearly century-old Recreation and landmark back Historic Preservainto use with a tion. “We anticimodern pool, pate more splash pads, improvements as upgraded locker we move forward rooms and to the 100th annirestored historic versary of Jones GEORGE GORMAN JR. Beach State Park details. On a sunny day Regional director, in 2029.” shortly after its State Office of Parks, Odell Reyes, 33, reopening, fami- Recreation and Historic of Howard Beach, lies filled the new Preservation Queens, brought pool area, with his three children young children to see the renovatrunning through the splash ed bathhouse after seeing inforpads and adults exploring a mation about the reopening on facility that had been closed for social media. years. “It’s great because, with the The reopening marks the smaller kids, they can’t really completion of a major restora- swim, so they could play in the tion project aimed at preserv-
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The intersection of Adrienne Lane and Lee Drive in North Seaford, where residents have reported an increase in rat activity and Nassau County health officials are investigating the infestation.
Rats rattle residents of Seaford’s Adrienne Lane and Allen Drive
By HUNTER FENOLLOL
hfenollol@liherald.com
For residents of Adrienne Lane and Allen Drive in Seaford, a backyard should be a place to relax during the summer. Instead, many neighbors say they’re on the lookout for rats. Residents have reported seeing unusually large rodents roaming yards, gardens and backyard pools in recent weeks, prompting complaints to Nassau County officials and drawing television news crews to the area. While some neighbors say there has been a problem for about a year, others say the rats have only recently spread farther on Adrienne and Allen. In response to the complaints, the Nassau
County Department of Health said it has begun investigating what some are describing as an infestation. “The Nassau County Department of Health deployed a team of sanitarians to the North Seaford area to assess the reported rodent activity, identify potential sources and document conditions contributing to the problem,” the department said in a statement. According to the department, inspectors will work directly with residents and property owners to identify conditions that attract rodents, provide guidance on eliminating food, water and shelter sources, outline corrective actions and conduct follow-up inspections as needed. The county added that it has CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
e anticipate more improvements as we move forward to the 100th anniversary of Jones Beach State Park in 2029.
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