In the village’s latest effort to tackle its shortage of available senior housing options, officials are planning to convert a roughly 47,000-square-foot lot, tucked between Payan Avenue and …
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By Juan Lasso
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10/20/22
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The village’s new rental permit law, which was met with a mixed response from residents, took effect on Aug. 15 — though officials say the process of establishing a rental registry and enforcing new requirements for absentee landlords could take up to a year to complete.
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By Nick Ciccone
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8/24/16
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Valley Stream was one of a host of communities across Long Island that were honored last Friday at the Vision Long Island Smart Growth Awards at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The village …
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By Micah Danney
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6/17/15
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A public hearing will be held at the Village of Valley Stream Board of Trustees’ March 23 meeting regarding a proposed local law that would require that utility companies remove old poles in …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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3/19/15
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The Valley Stream Republican Club held its St. Patrick’s Day dinner and officers’ installation at the American Legion hall in Valley Stream on March 13, where longtime village resident and …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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3/18/15
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Valley Stream’s proposed replacement of its streetlights with new energy-efficient LED lights may begin in late September, pending the village board’s approval of financing at its Aug. 18 business meeting.
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By Brendan Murray
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8/15/14
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Valley Stream village officials are pressuring the owners of 18 vacant homes to do a better job of maintaining their property, in an effort to improve the quality of life for their neighbors. It’s a battle that is difficult to fight, they say, because 17 of the homes are owned by banks, mortgage companies or other large financial institutions.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/16/14
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Valley Stream officials are hoping to make local playgrounds safer, and have requested $425,000 from the county for upgrades at four facilities.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/3/14
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The commitment to rebuilding Valley Stream’s downtown has become an award-winning effort, according to a regional smart growth advocacy group.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/18/14
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The village board approved more than $4 million in energy-related contracts last month in an effort to cut down on costs and enhance street lighting across Valley Stream.
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By Brian Croce
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1/15/14
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