INWOOD, N.Y. (TIP)- Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) had the high honor of being named one of the Inwood Civic Association’s Citizens of the Year on Sunday, March 10 during a celebration held at the Inwood Country Club. Legislator Solages was recognized by the Civic Association alongside Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller.

Portions of Inwood were included in the previous iteration of the Third Legislative, and Legislator Solages built close bonds with the community and advocated for the Five Towns Community Center, worked closely with leaders of community organizations like Gammy’s Pantry, and pushed for EZ Pass service for the Atlantic Beach Bridge, crucial artery that connects Lawrence and Atlantic Beach to the mainland over NY 878 over the west end of Reynolds Channel and provides direct access to the Rockaway Peninsula.

“It was extremely humbling and gratifying to be recognized by the Inwood Civic Association and all of the community leaders and friends I have built such close bonds with during the course of our shared advocacy,” Legislator Solages said. “Inwood will always have a special place in my heart, and I will never waver as an ally in the mission to make this beautiful, diverse community the ‘first of the Five Towns’ in the years to come.”