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$18.3 Million Resurfacing Project To Begin On Long Island Roads $18.3 Million Resurfacing Project To Begin On Long Island Roads
$18.3 Million Resurfacing Project To Begin On Long Island Roads Governor Kathy Hochul announced the beginning of a new two-year road resurfacing project that will affect five state roads on Long Island. The $18.3 million project, which builds on an ongoing $250 million investment into Long Island roads, will begin in July 2024, Hochul said. Sixty total lane miles across five state roads — three in Suffolk County and two in Nassau County — are included in the project, which will replace existing roadways with two inches of new asphalt, add new highly reflective pavement markings, and install crosswalks. The following locations in Suffolk County are s…

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Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Millions of dollars are being invested for pavement restoration projects on major roadways on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $30.6 million investment in pavement restoration projects to repair portions of five state roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties totaling approximately 20 miles. According to Cuomo, “the projects will improve driving conditions and enhance safety along key roadways for the flow of people and goods on Long Island.” 
“Safe and reliable roadways are the lifeblood of our communities and are critical for keeping us economically competitive," …

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online COVID-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online While mask-wearing amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become politicized, federal officials are cautioning of a new scam for fraudulent face mask exempt flyers that have been circulating online. The Department of Justice has issued a warning of a card that has been circulating online which falsely claims its holder is exempt from wearing a mask - contrary to local, state, and federal mandates. The cards are purportedly from the “Freedom to Breathe Agency” - which is not an official federal or state agency - and states that wearing a mask will incur mental or physical risk fo…

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Lawsuit Filed Against LIRR, MTA For Failing To Comply With ADA Act Lawsuit Filed Against LIRR, MTA For Failing To Comply With ADA Act
Lawsuit Filed Against Lirr, MTA For Failing To Comply With ADA Act The MTA and Long Island Railroad are facing lawsuits accusing them of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act over wheelchair access at certain stations. News 12 reported that Raymond Harewood, an Air Force veteran from North Amityville, is among four suing the MTA and LIRR for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The report states that Harewood cannot use the Amityville LIRR station, the closest to his home, because it is not wheelchair-accessible. The four suing are not demanding cash, just change, asking that elevators are installed at the Amityville, Copiague and Lindenh…

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by Zak Failla