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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.

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/14/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/9/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/26/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/12/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/30/10

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/8/10

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

10/29/10

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

Andrew Hackmack | 10/27/10

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy talked to Mill Brook residents about the FEMA flood maps and the efforts of federal officials at Forest Road School on Oct. 12.

Mill Brook continues flood map fight

All 811 homes in the Mill Brook community are in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new high-risk flood zone, and civic leaders are fighting to reduce that number to zero. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/20/10

Carol Crupi, who has been leading the fight against the new flood maps, addresses FEMA officials at Central High School on Oct. 7.

Valley Streamers blast FEMA — again

Given another chance to express their outrage over the new federal flood maps, Valley Stream residents came out in full force to do just that last week at Central High School. Nearly 300 people attended an Oct. 7 meeting organized by Hempstead Town Councilman Jim Darcy. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/10

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