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They called them the most dangerous stretches of road on Long Island. No crosswalks. Speeding cars. Pedestrians literally running for their lives . . . more

9/7/23

Lisa DelliPizzi, president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, left, joined former Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president Erik Mahler, former Freeport chamber president Lois Howes and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin.

Gas prices are high, so why not stay local?

Kitty O’Hara’s. Glorybeezz of Baldwin. Raagini. The Irish Pub. Painting with a Twist. And that’s just in one community, all waiting for customers near and far to walk in and keep … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

Vision Long Island Executive Director Eric Alexander

A push for pedestrian safety in Rockville Centre

Four years after Vision Long Island completed a “walkability audit” in Rockville Centre that sought to improve pedestrian and motorist safety, there is an effort to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund such projects. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/22

A push for pedestrian safety in Lynbrook

Four years after Vision Long Island completed a “walkability audit” in Lynbrook that sought to improve pedestrian and motorist safety, there is an effort to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund such projects in her 2022-23 budget. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/22

LIRR, NICE Bus move toward greener future

The Long Island Rail Road and Nassau Inter-County Express Bus are making significant strides to reduce their carbon footprints, with the LIRR testing battery-powered trains . . . more

11/25/21

Baldwin Civic Association President Darien Ward, far right, and immediate Past President Karen Montalbano discussed Baldwin’s revitalization plans with Eric Alexander, of Vision Long Island.

Civic leaders talk Baldwin’s future

Baldwin civic leaders recently discussed the community’s development plans at a virtual panel hosted by Vision Long Island, an organization that advocates for community growth and … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/4/21

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach appeared at the virtual Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit on Dec. 2 and spoke about initiatives the village has taken to help residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach discusses coronavirus recovery at Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit

At Vision Long Island’s 19th annual Smart Growth Summit, which was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach was one of many mayors and town supervisors who spoke about overcoming difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

The nonprofit Vision Long Island held an hour-long “Main Street Business Survival” panel discussion last Thursday as part of its three-day Long Island Smart Growth Summit, which this year was held online. Roughly 75 attended the business talk.

Long Island businesses left in limbo by pandemic

Long Island business owners, particularly its restaurateurs, are feeling anxious and confused once again after a four-month period of relative calm following last spring’s deadly local outbreak … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/10/20

Bike paths: Build them and cyclists will come

It's a frightening statistic: Pedestrian deaths shot up by nearly 56 percent nationally between 2009 and 2018, from roughly 4,000 lives lost to cars and trucks to 6,227. Long Island has its share, averaging about 60 deaths per year. more

12/10/20

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, at lecturn, and developer Anthony Bartone were presented with Smart Growth Awards from Vision Long Island on Aug. 6 for the forthcoming Cornerstone at Yorkshire project. Beach spoke about the importance of the project.

Lynbrook mayor, developer honored for upcoming Cornerstone at Yorkshire project

Standing at the site that once housed the controversial Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn on Aug. 6, Mayor Alan Beach and developer Anthony Bartone accepted Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Award in front of a construction site and mounds of dirt where a luxury apartment complex will soon stand. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/21/20

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