Editorial: Muscarella in Nassau 8th Dist.
Vincent Muscarella, Nassau County Legislator, 8th district (June 24, 2011) Credit: David Pokress
Republican Legis. Vincent Muscarella of West Hempstead is one of the original members of the Nassau County Legislature -- elected 16 years ago -- and the odds are in his favor for another two-year term. Muscarella's opponent, Democrat Scott Milano, 41, of Garden City, is not actively campaigning.
Muscarella, 57, is an even-tempered lawyer and conservative who chairs the important public works committee. Over the past two years, the committee has overseen much-needed repairs at the Cedar Creek and Bay Park sewage treatment plants.
His views on the county's most pressing problems would bring welcome results if only they were to prevail. Muscarella prefers the Nassau Interim Finance Authority provide fiscal guidance to the county. He is protective of Long Island Bus's obligation to maintain routes, service to the disabled and reasonable fares. His preference to combine business and residential development at the Hub recognizes the benefits of reduced commute times and traffic.
Newsday endorses Muscarella.
