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What would congestion pricing mean for Long Islanders?
Most Long Islanders don’t blink when they hear the words “congestion pricing,” but this idea, now before the State Legislature, is a big deal for out-of-city drivers. more
The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.
LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more
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Robert Fitchett, executive officer of the Nassau County Police Department’s 1st Precinct, said he did not foresee problems with the proposed “road diet” for parts of Grand Avenue in Baldwin.
First Precinct sees no issues with ‘road diet’
For months, opponents of the proposed Grand Avenue “road diet” have expressed concerns that the project would hinder response times for emergency personnel. But Nassau County Police Department … more
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The state of New York state is sound. Let’s keep it that way.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . . more
Erin Donohue, at left above, led a walk-through of Merrick Avenue as Nassau County continues its push to reduce the number of lanes on Grand Avenue in Baldwin, which would give it a look similar to Merrick’s downtown corridor.
Nassau sticks to its ‘road diet’
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 … more
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Challenges ahead for Democratic Senate
As New York Democrats look ahead to two years of majority control of the State Senate — and the Assembly and the governor’s mansion — they should also remember the past and learn from their predecessors’ mistakes. more
County officials said the timing of streetlights at Sunrise Highway and Grand Avenue could force changes to its “road diet” plan.
Streetlight timing could impact Grand Ave. road diet
Nassau County may have to reconfigure its road diet plan for parts of Grand Avenue — which involves cutting the number of lanes from two in both directions to one — if a timing issue with a … more
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A law you’ve never heard of is slowing our state’s progress
Schools and bridges are crumbling across New York state. Many Long Island hospitals are outdated, and local downtowns are in desperate need of revitalization. But New York’s “Scaffold Law” makes us among the most difficult places in the country to get projects like these off the ground. more
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Legislator Debra Mulé said she still supports the proposed road diet for parts of Grand Avenue.
Mulé defends Grand Avenue road diet
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 … more
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As more riders become frustrated with the Long Island Rail Road, one state senator is calling for a fare freeze.
Senator says LIRR should freeze fare; pol's poll shows widespread dissatisfaction
Baldwin resident Helen said she often is unable to find a seat on her Long Island Rail Road train to Atlantic Terminal. “Especially in the early-morning rush when all the blue-collared workers are … more
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