Overview If you live in Long Island and work in Manhattan and are not interested in drudging along the Long Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative: the LongLong Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative, and that is the Long Island Railroad. But you already know that and …
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The Long Island Expressway is rich in history and has been a defining feature of New York’s landscape since it first opened in 1938. Built to ease the burden of heavy traffic on the Northern State and Southern State Parkways, and the local roads that commercial traffic had to use, the LIE quickly became an …
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Long Island proper consists of Nassau, Suffolk counties as was as the New York City counties of Brooklyn and Queens, but locally, Long Island is usually referred to consist of just Nassau and Suffolk counties. Although not part of New York City, these two counties consist of almost 3,000,000 people. Nassau with approximately 2,000,000 and …
Traffic Fatalities Need to be Addressed in Long Island Read More »
Valley Stream is a picturesque town with a rich and vibrant history. From its humble beginnings as a small farming village to the bustling town it is today, this town has a long and fascinating story to tell. As we look back at the history of this Long Island town, we can trace its evolution and …
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Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for many Long Island drivers. Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in car accidents in the region. While no one can guarantee that they will never be involved in a fender bender, there are certain types of accidents that are more common than others, especially here …
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If you have a commercial vehicle, especially a truck that is over 10’6″ high, don’t even think about driving on a New York State Parkway! As of the writing of this article, a truck did not heed the warning signs on the Southern State Parkway and crashed into an overhead bridge near the Valley Stream …
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There’s so much to love about Long Island. The North Fork, the South Fork, and everything in between, north and west. There’s a lot you may not know about this piece of land that begins at the New York City border (Queens) and stretches 118.1 miles east into the Atlantic Ocean. That being said, Long …
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Photo: iStock Note: I do not manage red light tickets. These articles are just for informative purposes only. Please refer to my home page if you need help with moving violations! Red Light Cameras Have Always Been Contentious From Floral Park to Southampton, communities in both Nassau and Suffolk counties are debating the pros and …
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