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Selden Today
By the People, for the People
Residents Rally to Demand Immediate Action on Deteriorating Middle Country Road
Community leaders and lawmakers call on state DOT to address hazardous potholes and safety risks along busy Route 25 in Brookhaven.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Community leaders and lawmakers in Selden, New York are hosting a rally on Friday to call on the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to take immediate action on the deteriorating conditions of Middle Country Road (Route 25) in the Town of Brookhaven. Officials say the growing number of hazardous potholes is impacting the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and emergency responders.
Why it matters
Middle Country Road is a major thoroughfare in the area, and the poor road conditions are making the busy roadway increasingly dangerous for drivers, pedestrians, and first responders. Residents and local leaders are demanding the state accelerate long-planned repairs to address the safety risks.
The details
Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella recently assessed the condition of Middle Country Road and counted over 117 potholes along the route. The rally, hosted by County Legislator Nick Caracappa and County Executive Ed Romaine, will feature speakers including the Brookhaven Town Supervisor, state Senator, and state Assemblymen, as well as representatives from local businesses, fire departments, civic associations, and chambers of commerce. The DOT has stated that a project to resurface Route 25 in Brookhaven is currently in the design phase.
- The rally is scheduled to kick off at noon on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Nick Caracappa
County Legislator hosting the rally.
Ed Romaine
County Executive hosting the rally.
Neil Manzella
Brookhaven Town Councilman who assessed the road conditions.
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York.
New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
The state agency responsible for maintaining Route 25.
What they’re saying
“We went out, I was sitting in the passenger seat, and we were taking tally marks. It was about 50-something potholes going one way and about 50-something coming back. In the end, it was about 117.”
— Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Councilman (News 12)
“The agency is 'currently progressing a project, which is in the design phase, to resurface State Route 25 in the Town of Brookhaven'.”
— New York State Department of Transportation (News 12)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This rally highlights the urgent need for the state DOT to accelerate repairs on Middle Country Road to address the growing safety risks posed by the deteriorating road conditions. Residents and local leaders are demanding immediate action to fix the hazardous potholes and make the busy thoroughfare safer for all who use it.
