As Valley Stream school officials begin preparing their 2012-13 budgets, this year presents a challenge like never before. It is the first time that school districts are subject to the new tax cap, which limits how much taxes can be raised.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/19/12
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Valley Stream village officials are looking to complete a number of projects in 2012, begin some new initiatives and meet financial challenges.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/4/12
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The one member of the state Public Service Commission who attended a hearing on a proposed water rate hike last week got an earful from unhappy customers of Long Island American Water.
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By Lee Landor
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12/21/11
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Next summer, Valley Stream residents will be using a new entrance at the pool complex, if all goes according to plan. Village officials have selected a design for the entrance by Haks Construction Management.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/25/11
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A multi-phase plan is being developed to upgrade the Valley Stream pool complex, and Village officials hoping to begin the first set of renovations this fall.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/14/11
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It’s a budget with no fat, says Valley Stream Treasurer John Mastromarino. New Mayor Ed Fare calls it “lean.” The village’s proposed $33.8 million spending plan for 2011-12 freezes the tax levy and maintains all services.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/6/11
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Even before last week’s big snowstorm, Valley Stream’s overtime budget for the winter was maxed out. But residents don’t need to worry about whether their streets will be plowed. With a healthy reserve fund, the village still has plenty of money to pay for any more snow cleanup this winter.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/2/11
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The village employees union has a new contract, ratified by the membership of Local 342 on June 10 and approved by the Valley Stream Board of Trustees on June 21.
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Andrew Hackmack
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6/30/10
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The village Board of Trustees is close to finalizing the 2010-11 Valley Stream budget, and homeowners should see an average tax increase of about $90 next year.
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Andrew Hackmack
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4/7/10
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