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Logan Bus Company’s newly purchased bus depot on Oceanside Road on Dec. 27, with buses formerly owned by Atlantic Express Transportation Corp, and now owned by Logan’s subsidiary, the Guardian Bus Company.

When East Meadow students return from holiday recess on Monday, a new bus company will be taking them to and from school. more

By David Weingrad | 1/2/14

Construction of a bike path along Merrick Avenue — Eisenhower Park's Western boundary — began in May.

Bike path coming to Merrick Avenue

Bicycling around central Nassau County will soon become a bit more convenient, as work is under way on a bike path along the east side of Merrick Avenue, bordering Eisenhower Park, that will connect two existing paths nearby. more

By David Weingrad | 7/31/13

Cutting government is much easier said than done

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney got himself into a lot of trouble last year by making disparaging remarks about the so-called “47 percent” of Americans who rely on the government for their needs. more

2/14/13

Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said they may have to clear snow from tracks and the third rail Friday evening.

MTA urges LIRR commuters to head home early

In preparation for a nor’easter set to slam into Long Island Friday evening, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will operate eight additional afternoon eastbound Long Island Rail Road trains for commuters heading home early before the weather worsens. more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/8/13

Donovan Berthoud/Herald A fence is being installed in the median on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, directly in front of the Nassau University Medical Center.

Turnpike fence draws concerns

Workers from the state’s Department of Transportation are building a fence in the center median of Hempstead Turnpike, approximately 1,000 feet long, between Carman and Franklin avenues. more

By David Weingrad | 1/24/13

As we recover, please thank your local heroes

I always thought it was cliché to say, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” but in the aftermath of Sandy, I can honestly say that, in my lifetime, I’ve never seen anything like it. more

11/15/12

Crossing guard Patricia Erath stopped traffic as East Meadow High School students crossed Hempstead Turnpike.

Turnpike gets safety upgrades

Many East Meadow High School students must cross Hempstead Turnpike — one of the deadliest roadways in Nassau County — on their way to school. more

By Shannon Koehle and Deirdre Krasula | 9/27/12

Chris Mollish crosses when he sees a break in the traffic.

Dept. of Transportation plans to make Hempstead Tpk. safer for pedestrians

Between January 2008 and December 2011, there were 326 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians along Hempstead Turnpike, and 20 of those incidents were fatal. In March, the New York State … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 9/26/12

Senator wants background checks for bus drivers

Following a recently released National Transportation Safety Board report that calls for more comprehensive driver history checks of bus drivers, New York State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, called on the state Assembly to pass legislation that would require criminal background checks for bus drivers. The legislation, sponsored by Fuschillo, was approved by the Senate in January. more

6/18/12

Taking the bus? First, do some research.

Whether you’re rich or poor, live in the city or suburbs or are young or old, at one time or another you’ll ride on a bus of some kind. more

6/14/12

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