(MERRICK, N.Y.) – On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) attended the Merrick Community Civic Association meeting, where County and civic leaders addressed concerns regarding recent incidents at the Gateway Inn. Following this meeting, Legislator Koslow issued the following statement:
“Since becoming a Legislator in January, I have engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the Nassau County Police Department’s First and Seventh Precincts and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to address the community’s concerns regarding incidents at the Gateway Inn,” Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) said. “Following months of collaborative work, I was glad to hear DSS officials publicly commit to the Merrick community that they will no longer be using the Gateway for emergency housing. This is a step in the right direction, and I will continue working closely with Nassau police, Merrick civic leaders and all levels of government – including the Town of Hempstead, which has zoning and code enforcement jurisdiction over the Gateway - to enhance the community’s safety and quality of life.”
PHOTO CAPTION – Legislator Koslow speaks at the Merrick Civic Association meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Legislator Seth I. Koslow