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A two-vehicle accident occurred in the early afternoon on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, in December 2011.

Hempstead Tpke. again named region's deadliest road

For the fourth consecutive year, the 16-mile stretch of Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County was named the deadliest road for pedestrians in the tristate area by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The 2012 report, “Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” was released on March 7. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/12/12

Measures to improve the safety of Hempstead Turnpike, pictured here, could soon be under way by the state's Department of Transportation.

Pedestrian killed on deadly tpke

A 72-year-old man from Jamaica, Queens, was struck and killed by a sport utility vehicle while crossing Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on Feb. 14 at 8:12 p.m. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/23/12

Hempstead Turnpike, which crosses Meacham Avenue on the east side of Elmont, was recently rated the most deadly street in the tristate area by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.

Hempstead Turnpike declared ‘dangerous’

For the past four years, leaders in Elmont and Franklin Square have been working to revitalize Hempstead Turnpike, and a recent study by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign has shown more evidence of the turnpike’s need for a makeover. more

By JACKIE NASH | 2/15/11

Two arrests on Hempstead Turnpike

Police in Franklin Square made two separate arrests for vehicular assault on July 27 following similar incidents on Hempstead Turnpike, in which an allegedly inebriated driver collided with another … more

Matthew Bevilacqua | 7/28/10

Mangano favors fund advance for NYRA

With NYRA’s budget seemingly coming up lame this year, residents and local leaders are hopeful that a state-granted advance could help stop job losses, and race cancellations, at Belmont Park. more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

Police make arrest in brutal mugging

Police in Elmont announced early last Monday morning that two arrests had been made in a brutal assault and robbery that occurred near Belmont Park earlier this month. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/24/10

Hempstead approves Elmont plan despite lawsuit

The revitalization of the Argo Theatre site took its next small steps last week, as Hempstead town officials announced they had selected an Urban Renewal plan for Elmont’s downtown. Details of the plan are scarce, with town officials saying that they still have not selected a developer. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/17/10

Traffic is often snarled and dangerous on Hempstead Turnpike

Cross at your own risk

With 13 pedestrian fatalities in three years, Hempstead Turnpike was named the most dangerous road in the tri-state area in a study released last week. more

Matthew Hampton | 1/14/10

Dan Bloomfield, Dan Malesardi, and Christina Oliva from Senator Craig Johnson's office help out during Elmont Clean-up Day

Hempstead Tpke gets royal treatment

Residents from across Elmont traded their costumes for rakes, brooms and shovels last Saturday morning, pitching in to help clean up Hempstead Turnpike. more

Matthew Hampton | 11/4/09

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