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Old 02-13-2012, 06:09 PM
 
Location: Islip,NY
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When I was a kid I used to live in queens on the corner of 88th street and union turnpike. I played outside my house on the sidewalks and rode my bike up and down from one end of the block to the other. Granted I was not allowed in the street or out by myself (5 years old) but I still played outside, no back yard and I was fine. I never dared to run in the street because I knew what would happen if I did

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Old 02-13-2012, 09:04 PM
 
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Touche. I was a Queens kid too. There was a very busy street (4 lanes) at the end of my block. We were allowed to play outside but there were rules, stay out of the street don't cross the main road without permission. We never had an issue. I wonder if my parents were as obsessed about it as I am...
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Old 02-13-2012, 09:52 PM
 
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I was a kid 30 years ago too.
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Old 02-14-2012, 07:22 AM
 
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Meaning what Crooks?
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:45 AM
 
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Default new hyde park road

Getting back to the subject of New Hyde Park Road, as if to demonstrate a point, Garden City Patch had a story and pics yesterday of an SUV versus minivan accident with injuries on New Hyde Park Rd and Salisbury Ave where the SUV ended up on a front lawn.
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Old 02-14-2012, 12:21 PM
 
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Getting back to the subject of New Hyde Park Road, as if to demonstrate a point, Garden City Patch had a story and pics yesterday of an SUV versus minivan accident with injuries on New Hyde Park Rd and Salisbury Ave where the SUV ended up on a front lawn.
whoops. Somehow missed the prior post from Twingles!
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Old 02-14-2012, 06:16 PM
 
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Meaning what Crooks?
We can wax nostalgic about stickball in Queens and such, but I assure you thats living in the past.

Urban density/Subpar Suburban Infrastructure.

To think that Old Country Road was once accurate
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:35 PM
 
Location: The Keystone State
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Always say no to busy streets, no doubt about that.
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Old 02-15-2012, 08:23 AM
 
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Gotcha @ Crooks. Ah..stickball, round-up, manhunt..."those were the days." However, there is no part of me that believes that that is what my children will experience. We are just looking for a nice neighborhood with good schools. We can take care of the rest. I am appreciative of all of the info and opposing opinions shared. It has been a most eye-opening experience - in a good way. Feel free to keep the sunshine, rainbows and grey clouds coming
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Old 02-15-2012, 09:10 AM
 
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@JDubya

Hopscotch and Spud lol
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