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Assemblyman Brian Curran, right, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare updated residents on the flood map situation during a meeting at Village Hall on May 19.
Flood map relief still an issue in Valley Stream
Local officials are trying to resolve the flood map situation in Valley Stream, they stressed at a town hall-style meeting last Thursday night at Village Hall. More than 50 residents came heard from Assemblyman Brian Curran, who hosted the meeting, along with Mayor Ed Fare, Town Councilman Jim Darcy and representatives of federal officials. more
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Mayoral candidates Joseph Margolin, left, and Ed Fare.
Vote for new mayor is Tuesday
    In less than a week, residents will know who will lead Valley Stream for the next four years. Tuesday’s mayoral election pits village Trustee Ed Fare against Gibson resident … more
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Sen. Chuck Schumer was critical of the science FEMA used to create the new high-risk flood maps during a press conference on Feb. 14 in Valley Stream.
Schumer challenges flood maps
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the inspectors general of the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the process used to create the new flood maps that added thousands of Valley Stream residents to a high-risk flood zone in 2009. more
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FEMA: Spot checks confirm flood maps
Spot checks of 100 locations in Nassau County confirmed that new flood maps are correct, say officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Elevation data was checked at 20 spots in Valley Stream. more
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Gibson resident Joe Margolin announced his plans to run for mayor at a community meeting on Jan. 20.
Margolin to run for Valley Stream mayor
Gibson resident Joe Margolin has become the first official candidate for mayor of Valley Stream. Margolin made the announcement last week before a group of about 75 people at the VFW hall. more
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Trying again for flood insurance relief
Legislation that could have brought homeowners five years of relief on flood insurance premiums never made it to a vote in the U.S. Senate last year, leaving the proposal back at square one. more
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Carol Crupi became known in Valley Stream in 2010 for standing up against the FEMA flood map changes.
Carol Crupi, Valley Stream Herald's 2010 Person of the Year
When 2010 began, Carol Crupi wasn’t well known in Valley Stream. A year later, however, her name has become synonymous with the plight of local residents who feel they have been unfairly treated by the federal government, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, speaking at Valley Stream Village Hall earlier this year, is proposing legislation that would give residents a break on flood insurance.
Flood insurance relief on the way?
With Valley Stream residents continuing their months-long fight to get relief from high flood insurance premiums, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has proposed a bill that could be the solution. more
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Hold lawmakers accountable for FEMA flood maps
After meetings with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on several occasions, I am totally disgusted as you may be. We have received nothing but idle campaign promises instead of meaningful legislation from our Senate and Congress. Our lawmakers have done nothing to help us. more
Valley Streamers weigh flood map options
A small group of Valley Stream residents met with Nassau County Legislator Fran Becker last weekend, seeking his help for relief from high flood insurance premiums. more
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