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2 issues with low priority

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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.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 12, 2026

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John Street Neighborhood Field Access in Merrick

Residents of Merrick urged the town to keep the gates unlocked at the John Street open field so neighbors and children can use the space for recreation and dog walking.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026