LI village with history of pedestrian crashes gets $586G traffic safety grant

Hempstead Village, one of Long Island's most dangerous areas for pedestrians and cyclists, will use the grant to conduct studies and produce a "safety action plan."

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Upcoming Events

Farmer's Market

Dec26

Come to themarket to pick up all your favorite farm-fresh fruits & vegetables, and locally-made goods – from produce to flowers, pickles to coffee, savory breads tosweet treats. While there, enjoy games and activities, listen to live music, and take part in market events and programming. Held in parking field 8

Where

Eisenhower Park

Merrick Ave.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-832-2591 x 103

Price

free

American Legion Post 1082 Meeting

Jan2

Post 1082, new members welcome, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join; group does not meet July and August.

Where

American Legion East Meadow Memorial Post 1082

294 Bellmore Rd.

East Meadow, NY

11710

Phone

516-579-8781

Winter Market

Jan10

Indoor market featuring small local business owners selling locally-made food and other goods for the winter months, held at Field 8

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-832-2591 x115

Price

free

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