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Construction of a bike path along Merrick Avenue — Eisenhower Park's Western boundary — began in May.

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

Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown is roughly one-third the size of a traditional Walmart Supermarket, one of which already exists in Levittown. Its grand opening on July 12 attracted hundreds of customers.

Walmart Neighborhood Market opens in Levittown

New York’s first Walmart Neighborhood Market helds its grand opening on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown on July 12. The market differs from its other supermarkets by offering a smaller format and local fresh food to the community. It is approximately one-third the size of a traditional Walmart. more

By David Weingrad | 7/17/13

Borrelli's Italian Restaurant has been an East Meadow staple since 1955.

‘We’re not going anywhere’

The East Meadow business community has seen a string of closures during recent months. Whether it’s local-based national chains like Hooters or Zorn’s — both of which closed shortly after last October’s Hurricane Sandy — supermarkets like Pathmark, which had been in the community for 35 years and will close in May, or a local establishment like Potter’s Pub, which closed in early March after 40 years. more

By David Weingrad | 4/3/13

Potter's Pub, which has served East Meadow residents since 1972, will close on Saurday.

Potter's Pub to close its doors

Potter’s Pub, a staple of the East Meadow community since 1972, will shut it doors on Saturday. The announcement was posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Monday night, stating that, “After 41 years of serving the East Meadow community we will be turning our lights off forever on Sat night.” more

By David Weingrad | 2/26/13

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant 1580 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow .62 miles away

For businesses, lockout a test of future without team

NHL hockey has officially returned to the Nassau Coliseum. On Saturday, Jan. 19, more than 16,000 people arrived at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale to watch the Islanders kick off the 2013 season against the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders lost the game, 2-1, but the team’s presence alone represented a “win” for hockey fans, who endured a four month-long lockout that kept them from watching Nassau County’s lone professional sports team. more

By David Weingrad | 1/24/13

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

EMFD volunteers fought the flames from the rooftop of the Spice and Curry Halal Meat store.

EMFD battles New Year's Day blaze

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Spice and Curry, located at 2238 on Hempstead Turnpike, according to police. more

By David Weingrad | 1/2/13

Residents waited in long lines for gas in the days after Hurricane Sandy.

Elmont station charged with gouging

An Elmont gas station is one of 25 stations that have been cited by New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for price gouging in the days after Hurricane Sandy. Liberty Petroleum, on … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 12/5/12

Hurricane Sandy’s 55-plus-mph winds brought this tree down on a car on 5th Street.

Recovering from Sandy’s wreckage

Roughly one-third of East Meadow residents had braved the darkness for more than a week since Hurricane Sandy struck, as LIPA worked to restore power to Nassau County homes. more

By David Weingrad | 11/7/12

Application to add a taxi depot on Hempstead Turnpike withdrawn

Richard Bivone, the property consultant for 333 All Seasons Realty Corp, told the Herald on Wednesday evening that an application to add a taxi dispatch center on the corner of Clearmeadow Drive and Hempstead Turnpike in East meadow has officially been withdrawn. more

10/24/12

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