Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Handicapped parking designations on residential streets
Seventeen streets across Baldwin, Elmont, Roosevelt, Uniondale, West Hempstead and more would get new handicapped parking spaces under a proposed law.
Neighborhood parking and traffic regulations
The Board will hear proposals to add parking restrictions, standing prohibitions, arterial stops, and a left-turn-only rule across more than a dozen hamlets. Residents on the affected streets could see changed curb rules outside their homes.
Roadway Maintenance and Pothole Repair near Schools
A new hearing item would add an Inwood location to the town's 20-mph school speed zones, enforced 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days. It's aimed at protecting kids walking to school, but drivers on that corridor should watch for the lower limit.
Traffic Safety and LED Stop Signs
Residents advocated for the expedited installation of LED stop signs near schools in communities like Uniondale, comparing them to installations in other neighborhoods.
Sidewalk Construction, Maintenance, and Assessment Roll
Residents questioned town sidewalk repair procedures, costs, and tree root damage, while the board adopted assessment rolls for sidewalk work across multiple hamlets.
Snow Removal and Infrastructure Maintenance
Residents raised concerns about snow accumulation, narrow streets, and delayed cul-de-sac plowing following a major winter storm, while the supervisor praised town highway crews for clearing over 1,200 miles of roads.
Downtown Parking and Revitalization in Baldwin
A resident suggested utilizing underused space along Brooklyn Avenue near the Baldwin train station to stripe perpendicular parking spaces for commuters.