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Health & Fitness

Jackson Avenue Improvement Project — Week 28

The Jackson Avenue Improvement Project is drawing to a close, as there are only "punch list" items to complete.

The holiday's shortened work week saw little in the way of work projects for the construction crews.

The intersection of Ira Road to Jackson Avenue received its final layer of asphalt, now making for a smooth entryway to the avenue for motorists.

The two signs that mark our Community Garden, across from , were reinstalled. The Residents for a more beautiful Syosset, with the assistance of TOBAY and the construction company, will renovate the Community Garden this coming spring. The garden was severely damaged during this road construction project. This renovation will continue to make "Syosset a little more beautiful."

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On my daily walk along Jackson Avenue to see what the work crews were doing, I have used the new sidewalks from Jericho Turnpike to the . Our community is now a "walkable" one. Not only did it afford me the opportunity to "network" with the representatives of Lizza Construction and the engineers from TOBAY, but it provided me with the opportunity to engage in physical exercise for an hour a day, five or more times a week. Walking has become an enjoyable part of my daily routine, and a real alternative to everyday driving. And as an added benefit, there was a savings on gasoline. After all, walking is the oldest form of transportation... Why not join me?

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