A major commercial developer expressed interest in constructing a mixed-use commercial-residential project in Baldwin, next to the Long Island Rail Road station, at a Sept. 3 public hearing at …
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By Bridget Downes
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10/3/19
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While residents have been vocal about the need for a supermarket in North Baldwin, a developer pulled out of plans to open a Key Food where Pathmark used to be.
The space, at 1764 Grand Ave., …
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By Bridget Downes
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6/14/19
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At a town hall meeting May 2, Town of Hempstead officials and their advisers said they were developing plans to mitigate any environmental impacts that might arise from the proposed rezoning of …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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5/9/19
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It’s happening.
On April 22, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved the Complete Streets project for Grand Avenue, which includes a “road diet” for parts of the corridor.
On …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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5/8/19
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On April 8, Nassau County police arrested two men found allegedly hiding inside a vacant Grand Avenue business. One of the men, police said, was carrying a loaded handgun.
Freeporter David …
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4/9/19
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As opponents and proponents of the Grand Avenue “road diet” continued to debate the project, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved $8.46 million on March 25 for the road …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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4/4/19
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As Femy Aziz watched cars driving south on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, she told a small group of Baldwinites that she would not want a second lane of traffic along the thoroughfare, which runs through …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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1/17/19
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Baldwinite Steve Bertoline said that a plan to revitalize parts of Baldwin that the Town of Hempstead released on Jan. 10 looked promising, but added that he was not convinced it would …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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1/17/19
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Developer John Martino is seeking tax abatements from the Town of Hempstead on his 25-unit senior housing complex, Grand Manor Estates, at 2870 Grand Ave. in Baldwin.
The plan calls for a tax …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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10/25/18
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County Legislator Debra Mulé on Oct. 10 defended the controversial road diet plan for parts of Grand Avenue, saying it could change Baldwin for the better. “This is something that we need to run …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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10/18/18
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