More than 1,200 People Join Nolan and Rizzuto at the Long Island MacArthur 5K Run for Veterans Race Raises More Than $40,000 to Help Veterans
Ronkonkoma, NY (June 5, 2010) – Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan was joined by Councilmen John Edwards and Gene Parrington, Commissioner of Aviation Teresa Rizzuto, and President of the New York State Fraternal Order of Police, Islip Lodge, Arthur Turner to announce that more than 1,200 people participated in the Long Island MacArthur Airport 5K Run for Veterans – the first road race held on the airfield of Long Island’s only commercial airport.
“It was amazing – more than a thousand people converged on one of the most unique airfields on Long Island.Jets were taking off and landing while a virtual ribbon of humanity was walking and running on nearby taxiways and runways,” said Nolan.He added, “It’s terrific that so many people came out to support our veterans.It was a great day for Islip Town, for the airport – a great day to be an American.”Nolan, along with Edwards and Parrington, participated in the race.
Town of Islip officials try out free WiFi now available throughout Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Pictured left to right: Commissioner of Aviation Teresa R Rizzuto, Islip Supervisor Phil Nolan, Cablevision Senior Vice President Kevin Currann, and Councilman Gene Parrington.
