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Mike Kadel and Casey Forthofer use the new power washer to clean the steps of the John Smith Bandshell on the Village Green.

Graffiti artists be warned — your work won’t be staying around that long. The village recently purchased a new power washer which will be used to clean up Valley Stream. Among its main purposes will be the removal of any graffiti on public places. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/11/12

Village Clerk Bob Barra, right, briefed the mayors on several ongoing projects in Valley Stream.

Their day at the helm of Valley Stream

While most children were probably still in bed at 9 a.m. last Friday, with a day off from school, Marken Suaza and Kayla Gonsalves were arriving at Village Hall for a special day. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/1/11

Residents of Elmwood Street looked over downed trees, utility polls and power lines on Sunday after the storm had passed.

Hurricane knocks down trees, power lines in Valley Stream

Hurricane Irene took down trees, branches and power lines in Valley Stream, but caused little property damage. At the height of the storm, about 9,000 homes and businesses in the area had no electricity, but that number was down to a few hundred on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/31/11

A Car Was stuck in high waters on Sunday at the intersection of Foster and Cornwell Avenues, near Merrick Road, after about eight inches of rain fell.

No major damage after storm socks Valley Stream

Several local roads flooded during the peak of Sunday's rainstorm but Valley Stream village officials report no major damage. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/15/11

Valerie Scaglione often works the entrance to the pool greeting patrons.

Students find summer work at Valley Stream park

It’s fun in the sun for several seasonal workers at Hendrickson Park — a popular place to earn some cash for high school and college students. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 7/27/11

Windows were broken at a vacant Gibson Boulevard building on July 16.

Vacant Gibson buildings vandalized again

Windows were smashed and glass covered the sidewalk at the vacant stores on Gibson Boulevard last weekend, evidence of yet another act of vandalism at the blighted property. The damage was reported early Saturday morning by village code enforcement and auxiliary police officers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/18/11

Village officials are seeking a grant to jump-start a housing project to replace vacant stores on Gibson Boulevard.

A grant for Gibson project?

Village officials say they agree with residents of Gibson: The vacant storefronts on Gibson Boulevard are an eyesore and have to go. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/8/11

We should give Barra a chance

Recent comments in the Herald regarding the appointment of Bob Barra to be Valley Stream village clerk have encouraged me to make the following comments. more

4/21/11

Questions Barra’s appointment

I’d like to know why Lynbrook resident Bob Barra was appointed and confirmed to be Valley Stream village clerk. This should not be legal. Our mayor and trustees have sent the message that no one in this village is more capable to do the job than a Lynbrook guy best known for bringing coffee to Dean Skelos. more

4/13/11

New York State Assemblyman Bob Barra is the new village clerk of Valley Stream. He is a former deputy village clerk in Lynbrook.

Barra takes charge as village clerk

A new face at Valley Stream Village Hall is a familiar face to many residents in the community. Bob Barra, who represented the village for the past decade in the New York State Assembly, is the new village clerk. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/11

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