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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will not step down, despite the growing chorus of state lawmakers calling on him to do so because of sexual harassment accusations against him.
Long Island state senators call on Cuomo to 'step aside' because of harassment accusations
Five members of the Long Island State Senate delegation — all Democrats — Friday signed a statement calling on Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, to step aside while a series of sexual … more
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New York American Water’s Starfire Court facility in Valley Stream. The state is looking into the feasibility of a public takeover of NYAW.
Valley Streamers react to possible public water takeover
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and … more
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Ron Walsh
No swearing-in for Long Beach police commissioner
Ron Walsh, a high-ranking veteran Nassau County police officer, was to be sworn in Friday as Long Beach’s new top cop after a farewell ceremony at Nassau police headquarters.  Instead, … more
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Michaelle Solages
Solages tapped for deputy majority leader
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages was appointed deputy majority leader for the New York State Assembly on Jan. 8. As part of the role, she will be responsible for aiding Majority Leader Crystal … more
The Village of Valley Stream is considering a zoning change for a strip of commercial properties on South Franklin Avenue to allow construction of a 35-unit apartment complex.
Village reschedules zone change vote for Jan. 11
The village has rescheduled a hearing and vote to rezone a stretch of South Franklin Avenue for Jan. 11. If approved, the measure could pave the way for the construction of a 35-unit, four- and … more
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Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner spoke about food insecurity with town officials at a food distribution event last Friday.
Island Harvest to distribute food to those in need
Hempstead Town officials handed out hundreds of boxes of food to Elmont residents in need last Friday, and announced a new program with Island Harvest to ensure that nobody within the town goes … more
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at a news conference with elected officials on Dec. 10, Deborah Salant spoke about how she donated two cemetery plots to families of Covid victims.
Franklin Square woman transfers burial rights to Covid victims
When Deborah Salant heard that victims of the coronavirus pandemic were being stored in refrigerated trucks in New York City, she knew she wanted to donate her family’s two burial plots at … more
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County and state officials toured the on and off ramps at Exit 13 of the Southern State Parkway last week.
County, state officials tour Southern State Exit 13
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages led Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Legislator Carrié Solages, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Joe Pecora and New York State Department of … more
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Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.
Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital
Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more
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With President-elect Joseph Biden projected to win the election at press time on Tuesday, Valley Streamers had a range of opinions on the results. Above, a gathering last month.
Valley Streamers react to historic 2020 presidential election
Last Saturday saw the conclusion — at least unoffically — of a historic presidential election, with major news networks projecting that former Vice President Joseph Biden had become the … more
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