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The auto body repair shop Competition Collision has been flagged for more than 60 code violations in less than two years. Neighbors claim such violations are a daily fact of life.
Auto body shop irks nearby neighbors
The scent of car paint fumes hangs in the air on the corner of Bismark and Rockaway avenues. Mechanics work on wrecked cars in the open air. Vehicles and debris creep into the street. The scene … more
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Valley Green Drive, with undulations, ruts and cracks, is one of the most deteriorated stretches of road in Valley Stream. Village officials said they plan to redo it in the near future.
Rescuing roads from ruin, one mile at a time
With fall in full swing, people are bracing for the frigid temperatures, snow and ice that come with winter, all of which wreak havoc on asphalt roads, causing cracks and potholes. After years of … more
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Two teens were arrested after they allegedly refused to pay a auto repair bill and stole $340 from the repair shop’s owner.
Two teens arrested in Valley Stream auto repair shop robbery
Two teenage boys were arrested police said, after they reportedly grabbed $340 out of the shirt pocket of an auto repair shop owner in Valley Stream after a verbal argument over the pair’s … more
The logic of road repair
Q. Last year my street was repaved, and now I see cracks, which I expect will get worse. I seal my driveway every few years, and it looks and works very well, without any cracking or damage. The cost to seal is pennies on the dollar compared with . . . more
To fix our roads, let’s show some courage
Like most Long Islanders, I spend a fair amount of time driving on our local highways. Most of them were built long ago, some going back to the Depression era, others to the post-World War II boom. Almost all of these roads are in a state of disrepair . . . more
Continuing post-Sandy confusion
Q. I’ve been reading about new homeowners who applied for solar panels and found out they unknowingly bought a home that needs to be raised. What a mess! However, I really can’t get a grasp on the scope of the problem and which homes are affected. more
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Wayne Loper, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, spoke about the district's necessary facilities upgrades, and how to fund them, at the July 12 Board of Education meeting.
In need of repairs, Valley Stream's high school district eyes $40M bond
The Valley Stream Central High School District is considering a capital bond referendum to fund roof replacements as well as classroom and bathroom upgrades, and to potentially add artificial-turf fields at each of its schools. more
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The milling machine acquired in September has made asphalt stripping two to three times faster, village workers said.
Village: New machines speeding up road repairs
A few new pieces of heavy machinery are making an impact on road repairs in Valley Stream, and another on its way promises to improve spot patching during the winter. more
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The way things could’ve been after Sandy
Q. Last week I wrote that the New York Rising program could have been more organized, and since we managed to avoid being flooded by Hurricane Joaquin, we have the opportunity . . . more
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District 13 invites residents to tour buildings
District 13 will host separate tours of its four elementary schools, beginning Monday and occurring on the next three Mondays, to educate residents about its proposed bond referendum plans for repairs and improvements to its facilities. more
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