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A plan backed by County Executive Laura Curran could bring back school-zone speed cameras, four years after the Legislature ended a prior program.

Baldwinites mixed on county executive's speed camera proposal

Baldwinites had mixed reactions to a plan that could see the return of speed cameras to Nassau County school districts that request them. County Executive Laura Curran proposed an opt-in program for … more

Anthony O'Reilly | 9/13/18

School zone signs should be consistent

In an unusual start to the school year, many area districts will be opening before Labor Day. Classes will be in session next week — as early as Tuesday in some communities. more

8/26/15

Yes, I loved school-zone speed cameras

I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras. more

1/8/15

In 2015, we should rise up against taxpayer injustice

As we ring in the New Year, let’s reflect on the important issues and challenges our state and county faced in 2014. I believe 2015 will be a good year . . . more

12/24/14

Speed-camera fiasco: born of desperation

When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . . more

12/18/14

School speed cameras, like this one in East Meadow, have been a huge source of controversy since their September implementation by Nassau County. This week, lawmakers called to repeal the speed camera program.

Legislators move to nix speed cameras

Nassau County lawmakers will propose legislation calling for the removal of school speed zone cameras, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves said, days after County Executive Ed Mangano drastically shortened the hours in which the cameras are in effect more

By David Weingrad | 12/10/14

A speed camera may be installed on Grand Avenue by the main entrance and exit of Baldwin High School.

Speed camera for Grand Ave?

By now, local motorists know to slow down when passing St. Christopher School on Merrick Road in Baldwin. If they don’t, a speed camera will capture their image and an $80 ticket will be in the mail in the near future. more

By Brian Croce | 11/19/14

Fast drivers beware

Local motorists may have noticed a new speed camera outside St. Christopher School on Merrick Road in Baldwin. With classes now back in session, motorists who exceed the speed limit will receive an $80 ticket for speeding in a school zone. more

By Brian Croce | 9/10/14

Give our children a brake

It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down. more

9/3/14

Seeking to curb school zone speeding

Based on data presented by state officials, if a vehicle traveling 40 mph hits a child there is a 70 percent chance that a fatality will occur, but should a vehicle strike a child at 30 mph there is … more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/2/14

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