March 13: School Boards, Deadliest Roads List, Air Traffic and More

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign released its latest list of the region's deadliest roads this month and for the fourth consecutive year, our very own Hempstead Turnpike is the worst.

Read on to find out more. Plus, learn about two school board meetings taking place tonight and other top headlines for March 13.

1. Deadliest Roads: Coming up later this morning, learn what local roads are considered a pedestrian's worst nightmare and why Hempstead Turnpike continues to top the list of deadliest roadways in the Tri-State area.
2. School Boards: Both the West Hempstead and Malverne Boards of Education will hold meetings tonight at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. West Hempstead will be conducting a budget workshop, while Malverne its monthly business meeting. Check back to see what's on their agendas.
3. Air Traffic: The , the  that fell from the sky last month and new technology that could exacerbate the air traffic situation were among the issues discussed at the March meeting of the Malverne village board. Find out more this afternoon.
4. Reader's Choice: Voting will commence tomorrow for our St. Paddy's Day Reader's Choice contest. That means today is your last chance to nominate your favorite place in Malverne and West Hempstead to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  
5. Village Election: One week from today, the village of Malverne will hold a special election to decide who will serve out the three years that remain of the late Jim Callahan's final term as trustee. Click on each candidates name - and - to learn more about the two women who will appear on the ballot on March 20. Look for more coverage throughout the week.