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Vacant stores on Gibson Boulevard, the site of an approved 39-unit apartment building, may remain for a while with the housing project believed to be dead.
The eyesore of Gibson
At this time last year, residents of Gibson Boulevard and the surrounding neighborhood expected construction to begin soon on a 39-unit apartment building behind the Gibson train station. But 12 months later, the property, with two rows of stores, continues to sit vacant, much to the ire of neighbors. more
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Vacant stores on Gibson Boulevard, the site of an approved 39-unit apartment building, may remain for a while with the housing project believed to be dead.
Timeline of the Gibson housing project
A timeline of the proposed housing complex on Gibson Boulevard in Valley Stream, behind the Gibson train station. more
Valley Stream firefighters responded to a basement fire at 137 Munro Blvd. on April 13, the home of a fellow firefighter.
Firefighters make quick stop in Gibson blaze
Valley Stream firefighters responded to the home of one of their own last week, as an early morning fire caused moderate damage to the basement of a Gibson house. more
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Opposes Gibson name change
This Hewlett Heights saga should not even be a topic of conversation. I am a resident of Valley Stream. Though I do not live in Gibson myself, I have grown up knowing the area very well and, additionally, have good friends who live there. To really get into the crux of the situation I would like to start from the beginning. more
Nicholas Alexander Natoli, at the Gibson train station, said he would like the area of Valley Stream in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District to be renamed.
A campaign for a rename in Valley Stream
Daring to dream big is the mantra of Nicholas Alexander Natoli, a former Gibson resident. Natoli has a bright vision — changing the name and mailing address of part of the Gibson area to a new moniker, “Hewlett Heights.” more
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Booker T. Gibson of North Merrick, fourth from right, was honored as American Legion Post No. 1282’s Legionnaire of the Year during a year-end party recently. He was joined by a host of local dignitaries and post members. Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, sixth from left, was honored for his service to the community.
American Legion honors its own, community members
Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 recently held its 2010 year-end party, at which four community members were honored. more
Readers react to articles on Booker T. Gibson
The Herald recently published two articles by Scott Brinton on Booker T. Gibson, a music educator from North Merrick, “Breaking racial barriers at every turn” (Dec. 2-9) and “Booker T. Gibson, … more
Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.
Booker T. Gibson, witness to history
Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more
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Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.
Breaking racial barriers at every turn
By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more
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Cash, iPhone stolen in Valley Stream robbery
A man sitting in his car in Valley Stream was robbed on Saturday night. more
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