The members of the Nassau County Legislature met in a special meeting on March 24 to approve $161 million in spending for a myriad of long-term capital projects, including $78 million that will be spent this year.

In a unanimous bi-partisan vote, legislators agreed to a compromised version of the original capital plan that would have called for the approval of $238 million for more than 70 projects.

"These capital projects are an investment in Nassau County's future," said Legislator Dave Mejias. "I am pleased that both sides of the aisle were able to agree on a compromise."

Some capital projects in the 14th district include:

* Road improvement project of Old Bethpage Road from Pasture Lane to Burbank Place. The road will be widened and traffic signals will be added.

* Other road improvement projects include a $5.5 Million for improvements to Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage; and a road improvement project for South Main Street in South Farmingdale.

* A $1.7 Million project for the LIRR Farmingdale station parking lot.

Other Countywide projects include:

* A study of the Nassau County HUB.

* Mosquito control equipment for the Department of Public Works

* Nassau Community College-refurbishing of plaza and repair to water damaged buildings

* Eisenhower Park Veterans memorial rehabilitation.

* 85 miles of road resurfacing in the county.

* Improvements at several of the county's parks-includes golf course and athletic fields renovation and improvements to pools and parking.

* Two-way radio system for police department.