A road in Plainview, Long Island has been renamed in memory of Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Nassau County, who was killed during the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel, and whose body is still being held captive in Gaza. Nassau county lawmakers unanimously voted to rename a section of Manetto Hill Road as “Captain Omer Neutra Way.”
This newly renamed road runs past the Mid-Island Jewish Community Center, where the local Jewish community has gathered to demand the return of the hostages taken during the attack. Neutra’s parents expressed their gratitude for the honor, saying the renaming will keep his memory alive in the town where he grew up. “It is so appropriate to have Omer’s name attached to a place where members of the community he loved have gathered since Oct. 7 to fight for the return of Omer and the other hostages,” his parents said.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman praised Neutra’s courage, calling him a hero who was beloved by his community. “People will see his name, they’ll look him up, and they’ll learn about his bravery,” he said.
