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This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…
Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When
Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When Traffic officials have announced a new set of closures which will shut down both directions of the Long Island Expressway. Starting on Monday, June 17, and lasting approximately four weeks, both directions of I-495 will be closed between Exits 37 (Willis Avenue) and 39 (Glen Cove Road) in North Hempstead. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the closures will take place on weeknights between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closures are to facilitate maintenance on the Roslyn Road bridge and are weather permitting. During the construction, vehicles will be detoured onto…
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Transportation officials have announced a new, weekslong closure on a busy parkway on Long Island. Starting on Monday, April 1, and lasting for about two weeks, one lane in each direction of the Wantagh State Parkway between the Northern and Southern State Parkways will be subject to closure for maintenance, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The closures will affect the portion of the parkway in the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. They will last between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate paving. Additionally, NYSDOT reminded driv…
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a new set of affordable and energy-efficient housing has been completed at what once was a dilapidated complex. Laurel Homes, located in the North Hempstead hamlet of Roslyn Heights, has officially finished its “major redevelopment,” Hochul said on Monday, Dec. 11. As part of the renovation, the original development was expanded upon and revitalized starting in 2019, according to the North Hempstead Housing Authority. It now features 74 apartments across eight two-story buildings, a step up from its original 66 units when the development was built in 1958.…
Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A
Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A A six-week pavement renewal project may spell delays for travelers on Route 25A, according to transportation officials. Beginning on Monday, July 24, one lane in each direction of Northern Boulevard is scheduled to be closed overnight for approximately six weeks, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure, which is weather permitting, will stretch from the New York City line to Old Northern Boulevard in the following areas: Russell Gardens Lake Success Flower Hill Munsey Park Roslyn Estates North Hempstead Additional travel information will be provided on el…
Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Minivan Overturns On Northern State Parkway Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Minivan Overturns On Northern State Parkway
Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Minivan Overturns On Northern State Parkway Police are investigating a Long Island crash that left a young man dead. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 10 on the Northern State Parkway eastbound in the area of Exit 29 in the town of North Hempstead. The driver, Erik Jimenez-Villeda, age 23, of Freeport, was driving a 2011 Toyota Sienna when it left the roadway onto the right shoulder and went down an embankment, striking a tree, and causing the minivan to overturn, New York State Police said.  Jimenez-Villeda was pronounced dead at the scene. This crash is still under investigation and the state polic…
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say Those looking for a new place to settle down with their families may want to consider several locales in the region that have been included in the top 100 places to live in the US, according to new rankings released by Niche.  The rankings, which are based on crime statistics, public school ratings, cost of living, job opportunities, and the availability of local amenities, included several locations located on Long Island and within Westchester County.  These locales include:  Great Neck Gardens, a hamlet in Nassau County located within the town of North Hempstead, was ran…
3 Hospitalized After Crash Involving Mercedes, SUV On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead 3 Hospitalized After Crash Involving Mercedes, SUV On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead
3 Hospitalized After Crash Involving Mercedes, SUV On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead Three people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash on the Northern State Parkway. It happed just before 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 near Exit 32 in the town of North Hempstead. The driver of a 2004 Mercedes-Benz was traveling eastbound when he struck a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, causing the Mercedes to overturn, according to New York State Police.  The operator of the Mercedes, a 64-year-old Nesconset man, was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in serious condition, police said. The two occupants in the Nissan were transported t…
Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays Wednesday night, Dec. 14. All eastbound lanes of I-495 will be closed in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay between Willis Avenue and State Routes 106/107 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closures will allow crews to complete needed pavement repairs. During the closure, all traffic will be detoured onto South Service Road. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel informatio…
28-Year-Old From Long Island Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway 28-Year-Old From Long Island Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway
28-Year-Old From Long Island Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway A 28-year-old man was killed early Thursday, Sept. 22, in a single-vehicle crash on a Long Island highway. State Police in Nassau County were called shortly after 1 a.m. with reports of a motorcycle crash in North Hempstead on the Northern State Parkway. Investigators determined that Jose Campos-Orellana, of Bay Shore, was traveling westbound when he struck a guardrail near exit 29A. The westbound exit is located just before the highway makes a sharp curve to the left. After striking the guardrail, Campos-Orellana was ejected from his bike and landed in a nearby wooded area, according to …
Ramp Closure Planned On Ramp To Long Island Expressway In North Hempstead Ramp Closure Planned On Ramp To Long Island Expressway In North Hempstead
Ramp Closure Planned On Ramp To Long Island Expressway In North Hempstead State officials announced plans for an overnight ramp closure on a Long Island parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that on Thursday, Sept. 1, the Exit 29A ramp from the westbound Northern State Parkway to the westbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) in North Hempstead will close overnight. The ramp closure is set to take place from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2 to facilitate bridge and ramp maintenance. A detour will be in place along the westbound Northern State Parkway to Exit 28 for Willis Avenue northbound for access to the Long Island Express…
2 Hicksville Stores Accused Of Alcohol To Underaged People 2 Hicksville Stores Accused Of Alcohol To Underaged People
2 Hicksville Stores Accused Of Alcohol To Underaged People Two store clerks sold alcohol to minors during an undercover enforcement operation on Long Island, state police announced. The detail was conducted on Thursday, Aug. 25 by the New York State Police Barracks in East Meadow in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay.  During the operation, the two retail establishments were cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover state police operative under the age of 21. Arrested and charged with unlawful dealing with child in the first degree and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage were clerks from: 7-Eleven, Old Country Ro…
IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead
IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead State police have identified three people killed in a fiery Long Island crash after hitting a group of trees before the vehicle burst into flames. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Sunday, July 24 in Nassau County on the Northern State Parkway in the area of Exit 30 in the town of North Hempstead, said Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  The occupants of the vehicle have been identified as the driver, Puneet Singh, age 23, of Iselin, New Jersey; front-seat passenger Harpaul Multani, age 23 of Jamaica, Queens, and the rear-seat passenger, Amarjit Singh, age 23 of Hazlet, New Jersey, Ahlg…
ID Released For NY Woman Killed By Her Own Dog In Backyard Attack ID Released For NY Woman Killed By Her Own Dog In Backyard Attack
ID Released For NY Woman Killed By Her Own Dog In Backyard Attack Police have identified a New York woman who was killed in a dog attack at her home. The Long Island incident happened around 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 in the town of North Hempstead. Nassau County Police say officers responded to a call for police assistance at 10 Terrace Court in the hamlet of Albertson for a 70-year-old woman who was attacked by a dog.  Officers entered the yard and attempted to render aid to the woman who "was being viciously attacked by a dog," according to police. Upon entry of the yard, a 7-year-old pit bull aggressively charged the officers, said …
3 Killed In Fiery Long Island Crash 3 Killed In Fiery Long Island Crash
3 Killed In Fiery Long Island Crash Three people were killed in a fiery early-morning crash on Long Island. It happened around 5 a.m. Sunday, July 24 in Nassau County on the Northern State Parkway in the area of Exit 30 in the town of North Hempstead, according to state police.  The vehicle was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway, striking multiple trees in the southbound shoulder before becoming fully engulfed in flames, state police said.  The driver and both passengers in the vehicle died at the scene, according to police. Their identities have not yet been released. The collision …
Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills
Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills Police have identified a man killed in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 3:15 a.m. Friday, July 8 in the village of North Hills in the Town of North Hempstead. A 1996 dump truck was traveling eastbound in the right lane of the expressway at Exit 36 when it was struck from behind by a 2013 Mack Truck tractor-trailer, causing the dump truck to overturn, Nassau County Police said.  The dump truck was being operated by a 59-year-old man who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 4:15 a.m. by a staff physician due to the injuries…
Man Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash In North Hills Man Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash In North Hills
Man Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash In North Hills Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 3:15 a.m. Friday, July 8 in the village of North Hills in the Town of North Hempstead. A 1996 dump truck was traveling eastbound in the right lane of the expressway at Exit 36 when it was struck from behind by a 2013 Mack Truck tractor-trailer, causing the dump truck to overturn, Nassau County Police said.  The dump truck was being operated by a 59-year-old man who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 4:15 a.m. by a staff physician due to the injuri…
Detour Scheduled On Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County Detour Scheduled On Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County
Detour Scheduled On Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists on Long Island of upcoming detours and ramp closures on major roadways. A temporary detour has been scheduled for a stretch of Sunrise Highway later this week, the NYSDOT is advising. An alert was issued by the NYSDOT cautioning that between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Friday, May 6, eastbound traffic on the highway will be detoured onto the South Service Road at Exit 49 (Lakeland Avenue/Suffolk County Route 93) in the Town of Islip.  The detours are to facilitate a bridge cleaning project. On Thursday, May…
Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island PSEG Long Island crews worked around the clock to restore power to hundreds that were left in the dark following a fast-moving storm that rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, PSEG was still working to repair 73 active outages that were impacting more than 400 of the company’s 1.17 million customers on Long Island. Earlier story - Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm Moves Out Nassau County was hit hardest, with 304 customers reporting outages, while 107 were still wit…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a storm brought a wintry mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain to the region. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, PSEG Long Island was working to repair 83 active outages, which was impacting 2,256 of the company’s 1,173,357 customers. The bulk of the outages were being reported in Nassau, including 1,309 in Oyster Bay, 312 in Hempstead, and 231 in North Hempstead. In Suffolk County, there were 404 outages being reported, with 240 in Huntington, 134 in Brookhaven, and less than five in Babylon and Shelter Island. Earlier story - Icy Mix …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island, Communities Most Affected Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island, Communities Most Affected
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island, Communities Most Affected Thousands on Long Island are without power following a fast-moving wind and ice storm that toppled trees, wires, and poles across the region. As of around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, PSEG Long Island was still working to repair 341 active outages - largely in Suffolk County - which were impacting 8,641 of the company’s 1,173,478 customers. In Suffolk, 6,962 outages were being reported in these towns: Brookhaven: 3,104; Islip: 874; Huntington: 732; Smithtown: 676; Babylon: 626; Southampton: 340; Southold: 322; Riverhead: 251; East Hampton: 21; Shelter Island: 16. Nassau was reporting ou…
Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through
Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through A storm bringing a mix of freezing rain and sleet has already left some Long Island residents without power with the worst of the wintry weather expected to hit later as the temperature plummets in the afternoon. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, PSEG Long Island was reporting 22 active outages that were impacting 199 of its 1.17 million customers in Suffolk and Nassau counties. In Nassau, there were 84 outages reported in North Hempstead, with 37 in Hempstead and less than five in Oyster Bay. In Suffolk, outages were reported in Southampton (36), Brookhaven (24), Huntington (eigh…
Westbury Man Identified As Victim Of Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Westbury Man Identified As Victim Of Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
Westbury Man Identified As Victim Of Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash State police have identified a Long Island man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash. Nassau County resident Brandon Wilson, age 34, of Westbury, was killed just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 on the Northern State Parkway near Exit 34 in the town of North Hempstead. According to Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim, Wilson was traveling eastbound on the parkway when the vehicle left the roadway, into the southbound shoulder, striking two trees and a light pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  See Related Article: One Killed In Single-Vehicle Northern State Parkway Crash In Nass…
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Northern State Parkway Crash In Nassau County One Killed In Single-Vehicle Northern State Parkway Crash In Nassau County
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Northern State Parkway Crash In Nassau County An investigation is underway after a person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 on the Northern State Parkway near Exit 34 in the town of North Hempstead. The driver was traveling eastbound on the parkway when the vehicle left the roadway, into the southbound shoulder, striking two trees and a light pole, according to state police.   The driver died of injuries sustained at the scene. Neither the driver's identity nor gender has been released. The collision is still under investigation and s…
Long Island Man Killed In Fiery Crash Long Island Man Killed In Fiery Crash
Long Island Man Killed In Fiery Crash A Long Island man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a highway overpass, authorities said. The crash happened around 3:15 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, on the Northern State Parkway, in North Hempstead, said the New York State Police. Gregory Gordon, age 29, of Carle Place struck the Willets Road overpass at which point the vehicle caught fire, according to Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  Gordon was taken to Winthrop Hospital and later died from his injuries.   No other vehicles were involved and there were no passengers in the vehicle. The crash is under investi…
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages On Long Island Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages On Long Island
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages On Long Island A storm system with wind gusts approaching 40 mph has left hundreds of Long Island residents in the dark. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, PSEG Long Island crews were working to repair 42 active outages that were impacting 1,508 of the company’s 1,173,112 customers in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The bulk of the outages were reported in Suffolk, where there were 1,499 customers without power, while just nine in Nassau - less than five each in Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay - were reported during the outset of the storm. Related story - Coast-To-Coast System …
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six people were arrested on Long Island after police conducted a search and allegedly found an assault rifle, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest took place around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in New Cassel, said the Nassau County Police. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, members conducted a search warrant at 52 4th Avenue.  During the investigation, detectives recovered an assault rifle, crack, cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, cash, and numerous articles of drug paraphernalia.  Three pit bulls were found in the backyard living in inhumane conditions.&nb…
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Long Island Power Outage Update Nearly 2,000 Long Island residents remain without power after whipping winds and rain caused outages, mainly in Suffolk County. As of 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, PSEG Long Island utility crews were still working to repair 99 active outages that were impacting 1,771 of their 1,172,768 customers. Suffolk was hit hardest, with 1,490 reported outages, while there were 267 in Nassau and 14 in the Rockaway Peninsula. In Suffolk, outages were reported in: East Hampton: 498; Southampton: 322; Brookhaven: 270; Smithtown: 168; Shelter Island: 94; Islip: 50; Huntington: 41; Riverhead: 28; Ba…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Hundreds of Long Island residents were left in the dark overnight as a Nor’easter rolled through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Overnight, PSEG Long Island reported that nearly 2,000 customers were left without power in the region, with crews still working to repair 36 active outages affecting 350 customers. as of around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were still being reported in Suffolk, with 282 cus…
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States A Long Island hamlet was listed on a 2021 ranking of the best places to live in the United States. Plainview, which is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, was ranked 47th in Money.com's 2021 list of the 50 Best Places to Live. The website cited the area's many beaches along the Long Island Sound and ease of travel to Manhattan through the Long Island Rail Road or driving.  Money.com also said the hamlet of about 27,300 people has a median home price higher than most of the other locations on the list, but significantly lower than nearby North Hempstead. Job growth is …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Utility crews on Long Island have been working around the clock to make repairs following Tropical Depression Ida, though thousands remain without power more than 24 hours after it hit the region. More than 900 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors, and other utility personnel worked through the night and morning, though they were still repairing 226 active outages, which were impacting 3,504 of PSEG's near 1.1 million customers on Long Island. According to PSEG, the hardest-hit areas include Northport, Ridge, Lloyd Harbor, and Huntington. In Suffolk, 2,592 of PSEG Long Island’s cus…