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Marty Rosen, owner of the Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range in Lawrence, says he hopes the Department of Transportation agrees to his compromise, which would keep his business afloat.

We’re deep into April and people are heading outdoors, but at Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range, along Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, the business’s 40th season might not happen. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/20/17

The Department of Transportation substantially raised the rent of the Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range threatening the existence of the nearly 40-year-old business.

The rent could be too darn high

If Marty Rosen does not get the New York State Department of Transportation to lower his rent, then more than likely the nearly 40-year business he owns — Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range — will cease to exist. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/1/17

Political signs overrun a small patch of grass at the corner of Hempstead Ave. and Nassau Blvd. in West Hempstead. Several days after this photo was taken, all the signs removed.

Is that a legally-placed political sign?

Two weeks ago, the Herald published a story addressing the prevalence of political signs in the Town of Hempstead, the regulations surrounding them, and their potential influence over voter behavior. Our article was met with additional reader questions and comments concerning the legalities of political signs placed on county and state roads, hung on utility poles, and the public’s right to remove them. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/21/15

The roof of a tractor-trailer was sliced off when the truck illegally attempted to pass under a low-clearance bridge.

An eagle eye for over-height vehicles

The Eagle Avenue bridge, off exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway, isn’t just any old overpass. With a height of just 7 feet, 7 inches, it has one of the lowest clearances of any bridge on any Long Island parkway, and is struck from beneath by oversized trucks an average of three times a year, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 2/25/15

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

Merrick Road was the third deadliest road, with seven fatalities. Above, Merrick Road in Merrick

Once again, L.I. roads make deadliest list

Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets. more

By Kimberly Charles | 5/15/14

Potholes still remain four months after this year’s winter and road crews continue to repair holes.

Town, state smooth over rough patches

After braving a merciless winter, which closed out last month with four consecutive snowstorms and a record number of potholes, motorists across Nassau County are still hoping to end a rough commute … more

By Emily Webb | 4/22/14

Inwood residents and landscaping business owners in Inwood mowed the grass and cleaned up the shoulder areas of the Nassau Expressway.

Cleaning up the Nassau Expressway

Nearly three months ago, after hearing non-stop complaints from residents about the overgrown grass and debris on the Nassau Expressway, which runs through Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence to the Atlantic Beach Bridge, Inwood resident Pete Sobol decided to bring volunteers together to mow the grass and clean up the roadway. more

By Ann Friedman | 7/31/13

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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