A number of car accidents on Prospect Avenue in recent years, including one on Sunday that sent two women to a hospital, has intensified discussion among residents who say that pedestrians are not adequately protected from reckless drivers on the busy road.
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By David Weingrad
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7/29/15
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Local government, police and community leaders joined together in East Meadow on May 15 to announce a joint partnership to combat graffiti vandalism.
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By David Weingrad
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5/27/15
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, Councilman Gary Hudes and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad are inviting residents to enter the town’s annual “planet-friendly” bike …
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By Julie Mansmann
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4/9/15
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“How are you doing so far?” Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes bellowed, addressing Peter Palazzo’s class at Calhoun High School on a recent Thursday.
“Outstanding!” senior Spencer Kaufman replied.
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By Scott Brinton
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11/26/14
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With a Long Island Rail Road strike looming, Bellmore-Merrick residents and business owners are preparing for the distinct possibility that tens of thousands of commuters might be bused from the …
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/2/14
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Merrick residents articulated many reasons why they do not want to see a 7-Eleven open at 150 Merrick Road, opposite Levy-Lakeside Elementary School, during a June 10 Hempstead Town Council meeting. Town officials, however, said there was nothing they could do legally to stop the business from moving in.
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By Brian Racow
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6/19/14
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Hanging below the traditional green street sign on Corey Lane in East Meadow is another one, a blue commemorative sign reading “Officer Francis T. Pitone Ln,” in honor of a 20-year New York Police Department officer, a first responder after the Sept. 11 attacks, who died last August.
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By David Weingrad
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4/2/14
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The Town of Hempstead is increasing road crews assigned to pothole repair by 66 percent over last year, according to Supervisor Kate Murray, who held a news conference in North Merrick on Monday morning to announce the increased resources.
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2/26/14
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The North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s next meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the North Merrick Public Library, will deal with roadway potholes and snow plowing issues that local residents have raised in recent weeks.
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2/19/14
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As soon as dawn breaks on typical weekday mornings, the race is on for a parking spot in the lot at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. Within a few hours, the lot is full, and many commuters have missed their chance. That’s the way it’s been for decades in Merrick.
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By Brian Racow
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2/19/14
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