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Mangano: Santa's Mailboxes Have Arrived In County Parks From North Pole

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes has arrived in various Nassau County Parks.

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Letters received by December 15th will receive a response from Santa before the holiday.

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Nassau County, NY - November 25, 2015 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes has arrived in various Nassau County Parks. Now through Tuesday, December 15th, the children of Nassau County can send their holiday lists directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole.

The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Tuesday, December 15th with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. There is no postage necessary.

Colorful red and green mailboxes will be accessible from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at the administration buildings of the following parks:

Cantiague Park in Hicksville, (571-7056);
Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills, (571-8113);
Grant Park in Hewlett, (571-7821);
Rev. Arthur Mackey, Sr. Park in Roosevelt, (571-8692);
Wantagh Park in Wantagh, (571-7460);
*Eisenhower Park: Lannin House at Parking Field No. 6, (572-0348);
Nassau Aquatic Center at Parking Field No. 1A, (572-0501); and
Eisenhower Park Administration Building: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., (572-0200).

For more information about Santa’s mailboxes, please call (516) 572-0200 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., or visit Park’s Department website.