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James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District

Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/10/19

The village may have wrongly issued a building permit for a gas station on Sunrise Highway. The permit was subsequently revoked, leaving construction half finished.

Village may have issued permit in error

Valley Stream building officials may have erroneously issued a building permit for the construction of a gas station on Sunrise Highway, and subsequently revoked it after construction had commenced. … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/10/19

This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/10/19

The Valley Stream village board awarded a nearly $80,000 contract to build an ADA-compliant ramp for employees at the Henry Waldinger Public Library.

Village awards $80K contract to build library ADA ramp

Valley Stream Village Board of Trustees awarded on Sept. 16 a nearly $80,000 contract to the Port Washington-based Cow Bay Inc. to construct an American with Disabilities Act ramp at the Henry … more

By Nicole Alcindor and Peter Belfiore | 9/25/19

Julia Bovey, director of external affairs for Equinor Wind US, was on hand for a state-sponsored open house on Sept. 19 to present plans for two offshore wind farms, one off Jones Beach and the other off Montauk Point.

State presents wind farm plans in Long Beach

Officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority came to Long Beach City Hall on Sept. 19 to present the state’s plans to bring 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/24/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

A chart showing the number of active shooter incidents at schools since 1999, the year of the Columbine High School massacre.

Valley Streamers react to state ban on arming teachers

By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation banning the arming of teachers in New York classrooms on July 21. The law was co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 8/8/19

A four-person State Supreme Court appellate panel unanimously ruled that the Nassau County comptroller does not have the authority to audit the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency.

Town IDA wins appeal against former comptroller

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency successfully overturned a Nassau County Supreme Court decision that had allowed the county comptroller to have subpoena power over IDA … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/2/19

Valley Streamer Shari James hugged a supporter at her campaign kickoff on Saturday. She will be running in November for the Town of Hempstead 3rd Council District against Bruce Blakeman.

Valley Stream’s James kicks off 3rd Council District campaign

Valley Stream resident Shari James this Saturday officially kicked off her campaign for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Council District seat at her headquarters on South Franklin Avenue. James, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/1/19

PSEG to replace wires in North Valley Stream, Elmont

Crews from PSEG Long Island will be replacing existing electrical wires, installing new and more durable poles and installing and replacing switching equipment in North Valley Stream and Elmont over … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/1/19

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