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County Legislator Carrié Solages outside his Dutch Broadway law office where he alleges a Town of Hempstead employee stole campaigns signs in June.

Solages alleges town employee stole campaign signs

Each October comes the proliferation of political lawn signs, dotting Nassau County’s suburban landscape with candidates’ names and slogans. Campaigns, whether they be county, town, state, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/23/19

It takes village workers roughly 30 minutes to repair a pothole of this size, but Vela stressed that each project is unique and work time can vary.

Recovering from winter's wrath

After several months of temporary pothole repairs on village streets after the harsh winter, Department of Public Works crews are set to begin permanent repaving projects within two weeks. … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 6/17/15

This photograph, with the words “Jimmy’s baby picture” written on it, was found on a bulletin board at a Town of Hempstead facility in Levittown. Officials are now investigating the posting as a possible hate crime.

D.A. probes racial incident as hate crime

Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

Filling in potholes is currently the No. 1 task for the Valley Stream Highway Department, according to its supervisor Tim Leahy. John Gabrielson, left, and Frank Lopez filled in potholes near the Gibson Long Island Rail Road station last week.

Highway Department tackling potholes

Drivers on Long Island haven’t had the easiest time getting around this winter with heavy snowfalls and ice accumulations often blanketing roadways, but for some, the biggest issue has been what happens once the snow and ice melt — potholes. more

By Brian Croce | 3/5/14

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray joined Councilman Gary Hudes, right, “to declare war” on potholes during a news conference on Monday morning in North Merrick.

Town of Hempstead takes on potholes

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. more

2/26/14

Village highway workers Steve Delvecchio, left, and Frank Lopez repair a pothole at Hicks Street and Jamaica Avenue.

Potholes here, there and everywhere

It’s been a rough winter for roads in Valley Stream and all across the region, and highway crews are being kept busy filling in potholes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/2/11

Village Highway workers repair a section of the Hendrickson Pool parking lot, which is first on the list of springtime projects in Valley Stream.

Hendrickson Pool parking lot gets attention

The Hendrickson pool parking lot is first up on a list of projects this year for Valley Stream’s highway department. Work began two weeks ago to repair some of the worst areas of the parking field. more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/28/10

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