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New York American Water construction to replace water mains on Broadway and Gold streets has begun.

Water main replacement begins on Broadway and Gold streets

New York American water announced that construction has begun to replace water mains in Valley Stream on both Gold and Broadway streets. The work, which began on April 17, is scheduled to last four … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/18/19

Barbara Mezrahi, far left, led the Chabad Women’s Circle in yoga at the Chabad of Valley Stream’s pre-Passover event on April 3.

Valley Stream Chabad offers pre-Passover relaxation

Almost 40 women gathered at Temple Hillel on April 3 to decompress from their Passover preparations, which include destroying or selling leavened food, cleaning appliances and setting the table for the first two Seders. During the Seders — which are held on the first and second night of the holiday — Jews eat matzo, read the story of Exodus, drink four cups of wine and sing songs. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/11/19

The state capitol in Albany. Two bills aimed at helping small businesses unanimously passed the Senate, and are making their way through the Assembly.

State lawmakers seek help for small business

Members of the State Senate unanimously voted in favor of two bills on March 7 that — if passed by the Assembly and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo — could assist small business owners. One bill … more

By Laura Lane, Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 4/4/19

Executives from three offshore wind development companies presented their plans for expansive wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island to members of the Long Island Association on March 29. Above, a view of the five-turbine wind farm off Block Island, R.I., the nation’s first offshore wind farm, which is serving as a model for future development. The project was originally developed by Deepwater Wind, which was purchased for $510 million by Denmark-based Orsted, the company that is proposing a wind farm 35 miles off Montauk Point.

Wind farm, cable planned for South Shore

One offshore wind developer is proposing a wind farm that, if approved, would span 80,000 acres in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island’s South Shore, with its closest point to land being 14 miles … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/31/19

Riders have complained of dirt and decay at the Valley Stream train station despite a $5 million renovation project announced roughly two years ago.

Questions swirl over $5 million for V.S. LIRR station renovations

The puddle seems to always be there, cloudy with dirt, or urine or something else. Whether it rains or not, it’s usually there on the floor of the Valley Stream train station platform waiting room, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/28/19

Honoree Edward Buckley of Buckley’s and his wife Dolores, center, with their children, grandchildren and local officials at the Valley Stream American Legion on March 8.

Buckley’s owner honored for 50 years in business in V.S.

Since 1969, Buckley’s Restaurant & Pub has sat on South Franklin Avenue, its sign serving as a green and white beacon for those coming home on the Long Island Rail Road or just passing by. And … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/21/19

Valley Streamer Lorrie Sand said that the water corroded her dishwasher.

NYAW working to address brown water in Valley Stream

Rosemary McGuiness Sibilla said she has nightmares about the long-term effects of the “rusty, brown and chlorine-scented water” that comes out of the pipes in her Valley Stream home. Lorrie Sand said her dishwasher racks have been rusted out from the corrosive water, and Ann Massa–Garofalo said the water stained her sinks, toilet bowl and clothes. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/21/19

Water rates in the Lynbrook Service District will increase in April, as the third year of New York American Water's conservation rate hike begins.

New York American Water rates to increase April 1

New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

Technology Assistant Kayla Serpa, Trustees Ida D’Angelo and Helene Mastromarino, Mayor Ed Fare, Director Mamie Eng, Trustee Rosemarie Gianono and Children’s Librarian Jaclyn Kunz cut the ribbon for the new Makerspace room at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on March 7.

Waldinger’s Makerspace officially opens

After roughly two years of planning, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library’s Makerspace room officially opened at a ceremony on March 7. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said she supported increasing state aid to libraries.

Valley Stream librarian seeking more state funds

More than 800 library administrators and patrons from throughout New York traveled to Albany on Feb. 27 to demand that state officials restore library aid and allocate $200 million to libraries in New York’s 2019 fiscal year budget. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/7/19

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