Hochul announces $21.5 million investment for road and safety improvements for Long Island’s south shore

Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged over $21 million to Long Island’s South Shore roads on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to protect communities from flooding and enhance safety.

Nassau County will receive  $9.5 million for drainage upgrades and flood mitigation improvements at two low-lying sites: the Meadowbrook State Parkway at Merrick Road, Exit M9, and the section of Wantagh State Parkway called Bay Parkway within Jones Beach State Park.