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Parents report unsafe bus stops across Great Neck; district pledges safety inspections within days
Summary
Several parents described new stop locations they say create unsafe conditions for young children. District leaders said a safety supervisor will visit contested stops within a few business days and asked parents to submit exact locations via an online form.
At a district transportation forum, multiple residents described newly assigned bus stops they said put small children at risk on busy roads or where there are no sidewalks. "This is not a safe situation at all," one parent said of children waiting and crossing on Old Mill Road after a recent route change.
District officials acknowledged the concerns and promised targeted reviews. Dr. Bossa told the room, "Within the next few business days, a safety supervisor will go directly to the stop you are questioning to examine it." Administrators repeated a request that…
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