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Valley Stream woman pushes for crossing guard at Merrick and Central

Christina Bailey says she is worried about her kids walking to and from Central High School and Memorial Junior High School in the mornings and afternoons, because they have to cross the intersection … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/17/18

Zoning board members rejected an initial proposal to build one-bedroom apartments, so the developer indicated they would build what the existing code permits.

Developer: Six two-bedroom apartments coming along Central Avenue

The developer whose plan to build nine single-bedroom apartments on Hoffman Avenue was rejected by the Valley Stream Board of Zoning and Appeals in May instead plans to construct a building with six … more

By Nick Ciccone nciccone@liherald.com | 6/29/16

Man robbed at gunpoint in Baldwin

A man was held up at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Friendly's restaurant in Baldwin Monday night, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 32-year-old man was sitting in his … more

6/22/16

Public hearing May 3 on variance for small apartment building on North Central Avenue

A public hearing will be held at Valley Stream Village Hall on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a developer’s request for a zoning variance that would allow for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit apartment building at 138 N. Central Avenue. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/28/16

Shrimp doubles, topped with chickpeas and wrapped in a pita, are Ms. B’s take on a classic Trinidadian street food.

Trinidadian treats at Chef B’s

Although the dining room at Chef B’s, at 124 North Central Ave., was empty on a Saturday afternoon, a family of cooks worked feverishly to fill catering orders and tend to walk-in customers looking for a quick meal. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/6/16

Oscar Pflug, third from left, stands on the porch of his store at 49 N. Central Ave., in 1915. The 120-year-old structure has been vacant since a February 2014 fire.

49 North Central Avenue

In Howard Ruehl’s 1975 book “History of Valley Stream 1840–1975,” a chapter is devoted to Central Avenue. It lists homesteads, farms and businesses that dotted the area north of Merrick Road. … more

By Amy Kassak Bentley | 5/20/15

A digital rendering of The Promenade, a 36-unit luxury apartment complex proposed for the current site of the defunct Party Boutique store.

Village of Valley Stream approves zoning changes

The Valley Stream Village Board of Trustees approved zoning changes on Dec. 15 for two locations where developers want to build apartments at sites previously limited to commercial use only. The … more

By Brendan Murray and Micah Danney bmurray@liherald.com mdanney@liherald.com | 12/23/14

Thirteen fire departments extinguished a blaze at this house, 787 Central Avenue, in Woodmere.

200 respond to Woodmere fire

Thirteen fire departments responded to a house fire at 787 Central Avenue in Woodmere at 3:56 a.m. on Dec. 19. more

By VANESSA PARKER | 12/19/14

The proposed complex would replace the defunct Party Boutique, which caught fire in February, and extend into the vacant lot behind it.

Apartment building on Central?

The Valley Stream Board of Trustees heard public comments on Monday on a mixed-use apartment building proposed for 49 N. Central Ave., which would require a zoning change to allow for residential … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 11/26/14

Valley Stream firefighters tackle hot spots after battling a blaze on Central Avenue on April 2.

Fire displaces two Valley Stream families

Five people were displaced from their home early Wednesday morning after a fire started in the basement and quickly spread throughout the house on Central Avenue in Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/2/14

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