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A rendering of the 17-unit luxury apartment building proposed for the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Cochran Place. The developer is seeking tax breaks from the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency, after the village zoning board approved the project over the protests of Nassau County planners.

Town IDA weighs tax breaks for Roosevelt Ave. apartments

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency is considering tax breaks, including a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes agreement, for a proposed $5 million, 17-unit luxury apartment development … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/2/20

Three-year-old Linden Shamey sipped on a honey stick at last year’s farmer’s market in Valley Stream. The market is returning once again on July 9.

Valley Stream farmer's market returns July 9

After a delay from uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, the Valley Stream farmer’s market will be returning to the Hendrickson Park pool parking lot on July 9, and will continue every … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Sip This, as it hosted a pop-up Slipped Disc record shop last summer. After nine years in business, the popular hangout and coffee shop is closing its doors.

Valley Stream's Sip This to close, owners announce

Sip This, a popular Rockaway Avenue coffee shop and hangout is closing Friday after nine years in business, its owners announced this week on social media. “We thought Sip This … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/26/20

Valley Stream is opening Rockaway Avenue, from Merrick Road to Sunrise Highway, to on-street dining Friday and Saturday evenings this summer.

Valley Stream opens Rockaway Ave. to on-street dining for summer weekends

Starting today, June 19 and lasting throughout the summer, Valley Stream is closing Rockaway Avenue from 4 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to allow for on-street dining. The move … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/19/20

Jessica and Edward Dennehy handed out masks they imported themselves in April; altogether, the pair distributed 100,000 masks to front-line workers and first responders

Local businessman to challenge Rice in 4th C.D.

Wantagh businessman Edward Dennehy said that he planned to announce an independent against incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in the 4th Congressional District race in November. At press time on Monday he said the announcement was to come no later than Thursday. more

By Timothy Denton | 6/11/20

Assemblyman Ed Ra, at the lectern, proposed legislation allowing business owners to get marketing grants from the state. He spoke about it at a news conference on June 3.

Businesses to get marketing grants under proposed bill

A bill in the New York State Legislature would help small business owners better market themselves and promote their businesses, as Long Island’s economy begins to reopen. Under the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/9/20

Although the building’s classrooms may be closed due to the coronavirus, the Grace Methodist Nursery School is still offering remote classes, and has opened registrations for the fall.

Grace Methodist Nursery School continues its mission amid coronavirus shutdown

For nearly half a century the Grace Methodist Nursery School has served thousands of pre-schoolers and their parents from Valley Stream and the surrounding communities. In an average year, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/1/20

New York Physical Therapy in Valley Stream has remained open as an essential business during the pandemic and offers telehealth remote appointment options.

Valley Stream physical therapist discusses virus challenges

“It’s rewarding to know your job is essential, but it’s scary knowing you could be exposed to the virus while working,” said Evan Greene, physical therapist and owner of New … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 6/1/20

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency is mulling tax breaks for a storage facility slated to replace a West Merrick Road Honda dealership service center and storage lot.

Town IDA mulls tax breaks for West Merrick Road self-storage project

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency is considering tax incentives for a 140,000-square-foot, $25 million storage facility planned for West Merrick Road, on the site of what is now a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/22/20

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