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Valley Stream officials to seek ‘zombie house’ grant money

Village officials are preparing an application to the Zombie Remediation and Prevention Initiative, announced by the New York state attorney general’s office in July, to obtain funding to deal with blighted properties. more

By Nick Ciccone | 8/10/16

A vacant house at 109 N. Cottage St. has been an eyesore for years and has drawn the ire of neighbors and village officials alike.

Valley Stream targets vacant homes

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. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/16/14

The Valley Stream village board will hold a public hearing on March 24 regarding the proposed use of eminent domain to take over vacant buildings in Gibson.

Valley Stream postpones hearing on Gibson buildings

The Valley Stream village board will hold a public hearing on Monday night regarding its planned use of eminent domain to take blight property in Gibson. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/14

Owner turned property into an eyesore

After Dr. Leonard Bleicher purchased the stores on Gibson Boulevard, rather than build, Bleicher got rid of all the tenants, mainly by refusing to renew their leases, and then destroyed the stores and property, including the sidewalk as anyone can see. more

10/3/13

Valley Stream officials say they are considering several options, including eminent domain, to get rid of vacant stores in Gibson.

Valley Stream considers eminent domain in Gibson

Valley Stream officials say they will try to have two vacant commercial buildings on Gibson Boulevard, which residents have been calling an eyesore for years, condemned. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/26/13

109 N. Cottage St. has been vacant since 2001.

Village taking action with vacant homes

Despite being vacant and abandoned for years, 17 unkempt properties in Valley Stream have not gone unnoticed, and now, village officials are taking action against the property owners to spruce up their land. more

By Brian Croce | 5/22/13

For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough

More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more

3/7/13

The vacant buildings on Gibson Boulevard are up for sale. The owner is asking $3 million for the property.

Vacant Gibson buildings up for sale

Two vacant strip malls on Gibson Boulevard, which have been drawing the ire of neighbors for years, are finally for sale. A sign announcing their status now stands between the two empty buildings, which once housed about a dozen businesses. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/27/12

Neighbors have complained to the village on numerous occasions about the condition of vacant buildings on Gibson Boulevard, just south of the train station.

Gibson property owner hit for more violations

Village officials have issued three summonses to the owner of a pair of vacant commercial buildings after residents complained last week about the condition of the property. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/1/12

Valley Stream officials are seeking grant money to jump-start a housing development in Gibson on the site of two vacant strip malls.

Valley Stream pursues grant for Gibson

Valley Stream officials are pursuing a grant to jump-start development along Gibson Boulevard, where two vacant strip malls now stand. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/28/11

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