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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

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/21/15

Rainfall inundated Hempstead Turnpike, at its intersection with Carman Avenue, on July 30.

Flooding inundates Hempstead Turnpike

When the state Department of Transportation finished repaving Hempstead Turnpike last month, a department spokeswoman said that workers would return in the spring to complete drainage repairs. more

By David Weingrad | 8/5/15

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

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

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

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

Crews worked on the Newbridge Road reconfiguration project on Tuesday afternoon, near the intersection of Seventh Street.

Newbridge Road project begins, could be done by Friday

Work has begun on Newbridge Road, and it could be completed before you read this story. more

Mike Caputo | 8/11/10

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