Oceanside/Island Park Herald
By ALEX COSTELLO July 31, 2008
Austin Boulevard, which cuts through Island Park from north to south, has long been a cause of grief and worry for residents.
Accidents are frequent occurrences on the notoriously treacherous street, and there has been more than one death over the years.
Some residents, however, are starting to fight back against the perils of the street and are calling for change. Led by Dina Bert and backed by the new Island Park Civic Association, they are calling for reforms, and other residents are responding. ‘Anyone who lives around here has a healthy fear of this boulevard,’ Bert said. ‘It’s always been a problem.’ Continue reading ‘A Safer Austin Boulevard?’