Nassau County Executive Named 'Man of the Year'

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano was recently named “Man of the Year” by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Long Island Chapter.

He received the honor for "excelling in his commitment to public service" at St. Jude's 24th Anniversary Gala this past Saturday.

“I thank the Long Island Chapter of St. Jude’s for this honor,” Mangano said. “While I may be your Man of the Year, the real people of the year are the hardworking men and women of the St. Jude’s family, and the committee members and supporters who keep fighting for a cure."

The past year, Mangano's administration received a National Model Practice Award for its “A Safe Place to Sleep” program which addresses infant fatalities due to unsafe sleep practices.

Mangano also contracted with Memorial Sloan Kettering to construct a $140 million world-class Cancer Center in Nassau County.

Pictured from Left to Right: Charles Rampolla, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital LI Council; John McCormick, Council; Tony Turano, Vice President, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital LI Council; County Executive Mangano; Maria Burzo, President, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital LI Council; Howard Cooke, Council; and Tony Cacace, Council