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Levittown to buy more buses
The Levittown School District will be working to replace much of an aging bus fleet over the next two years. more
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At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.
Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts
County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more
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The pothole killer is operated by one man.
The pothole killer is at work in Nassau
It is hard at work on state roads in Nassau County this month, and it is called “The Pothole Killer.” This pothole repair machine is a specialized piece of equipment that performs spray … more
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The N51, which originates at the intersection of Hewlett Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick and runs through East Meadow along Merrick Avenue, is being eliminated.
Not so NICE
The Nassau Inter-County Express bus system will end service for East Meadow riders who use the three buses that are routed throughout the community next week. NICE is operated by Transdev, a … more
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Work on the Loop Parkway drawbridge to stabilize its support systems began in the spring and is expected to be completed next year.
Major bridge repairs slated for Loop Parkway
State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky and Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford are working to minimize the impact that major bridge projects on the Loop Parkway and in Island Park could have on drivers … more
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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
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Roadwork on the Southern State Parkway between Exit 19 Peninsula Boulevard, above, and Exit 20 Franklin Avenue will result in midday lane closures.
Roadwork forces Southern State Parkway closures
Road safety improvements being performed during the day beginning Aug. 10 will close a single travel lane in the eastbound and/or westbound direction of the Southern State Parkway between Franklin Avenue/Exit 20 and Peninsula Boulevard/Exit 19 Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the Department of Transportation. more
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The Repaving of Hempstead Turnpike by the state Department of Transportation began in mid-May. At left, an unfinished eastbound section near the Wantagh Parkway.
Turnpike repaving nearly complete
Driving along Hempstead Turnpike has not been easy the past several weeks, as the state’s Department of Transportation continues its repaving of the major thoroughfare, which stretches across three towns and two counties. And while the night-time detours and rough roadway during the construction have caused traffic backups, most agree that fixing a busy road that has become cratered with potholes in recent years is well worth the temporary inconvenience. more
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That's the way the LIRR rolls
The catchwords late last week were “positive train control,” the technology that could prevent tragedies like last week’s Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia . . . more
Brian Schneider, a Nassau County hydrogeologist from Merrick, led an Envirothon in 2011 to raise public awareness of the deteriorated state of the Meadowbrook Parkway woodlands. Now environmental activists Bob Young, of Merrick, is seeking to revive a campaign to preserve the forests.
Merokean reviving the woodlands campaign
Merrick environmental activist Bob Young is reviving a nearly decade-long campaign to protect and preserve the fragile woodlands that line the Meadowbrook Parkway. From 2002 to 2011, hundreds of volunteers conducted cleanups, environmental studies and community forums aimed ... more
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