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County Rec Program Announced at Easter Egg Hunt

Summer recreation program will be featured at four parks throughout Nassau County.

On Saturday, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, flanked by Legislators Rose Walker and Richard Nicolello, and Assemblyman Dave McDonough, announced the county's new Summer Recreation Program.

His announcement was met with enthusiastic support from county employees and residents that turned out in the hundreds. Mangano then kicked off his first Easter egg hunt on the lawn of the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building, which was met by celebratory cheers from the pint-sized guests.

An abundant supply of brightly colored eggs were filled with chocolates, stickers and certificates to places like Friendly's and McDonald's.

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Kids were treated to face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, bagged popcorn, Disney-themed toothbrushes and a chance to color Easter-themed pictures. A representative from Little Debbie Snack Cakes supplied an infinite amount of cakes and chips while Balloons Unlimited provided dozens of balloons and other fun toys.

Many other local businesses lent their supplies and donations to the event including Rubies Costumes, the Cradle of Aviation and Easter Unlimited/Fun World.

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County agencies like the Nassau Civil Service Employees Association, the Sheriff Officers Association and the Fire Marshal Benevolent Association also gave their time and service.

The Summer Recreation Program will be featured at four parks throughout the county: Cantiague Park in Hicksville, Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach and Wantagh Park in Wantagh.

"This is our pilot program year, we are hoping for good participation," Mangano said. "What a wonderful way to experience Nassau County parks."

The Nasau County Parks Department is accepting enrollment applications now through June 15. Events will run from July 6 through Aug. 12 on weekdays for resident children ages 5 to 12. More information can be obtained by calling (516) 572-0200.

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