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Q: Several family members were comparing their similar residences in different parts of Nassau County. Why are the real estate taxes very different for each property?A: In Nassau County there … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 5/14/13

The gun statistics speak for themselves

There is a lot of emotion surrounding the current debate about making our gun-control laws more rational, and not too many facts. more

1/17/13

We need balance to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'

The year is quickly coming to an end, and if you believe the hype, lawmakers appear to be nowhere close to making any breakthroughs and solving the fiscal crisis. more

12/6/12

The Fight over flood insurance started two years ago with a meeting of a group of residents at the Gibson LIRR station who were outraged over high premiums.

FEMA offers relief for flood zone homeowners

Thousands of Valley Stream residents won’t have to worry about skyrocketing flood insurance costs next year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced last week that it would indefinitely extend lower flood insurance rates to homeowners who were added to the high-risk flood zone in 2009. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/29/12

Graduation rates on the rise in Valley Stream

The Valley Stream Central High School District posted a graduation rate well above the statewide average, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month. more

By Brian Croce | 7/11/12

The high-risk flood zone (areas in blue) includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway.

Higher flood insurance rates loom

Three federal lawmakers are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend lower flood insurance premiums for residents added to the high-risk flood zone in 2009, with a rate reduction set to end in six months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/27/12

Releasing teachers’ rating is just plain wrong

To the layman, the publication of teacher ratings would seem to make sense. Don’t parents have the right to know the effectiveness of their children’s teachers? This sentiment is frequently expressed by well-meaning people. However, this thinking is extremely flawed, and I am troubled by this “rush to judgment.” more

By Steve Kussin | 3/16/12

Valley Stream officials, others oppose water rate hike

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. more

By Lee Landor | 12/21/11

Students of all races are graduating at an equal rate in the Valley Stream Central High School District, closing a gap that existed about a decade ago.

Bridging the gap in academic achievement

The Valley Stream Central High School District’s latest state report card for the 2009-10 school year showed that test scores and graduation rates among various racial groups in grades 9-12 were clustered and close together, district officials say. The numbers seem to support their findings. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/9/11

The Long Island American Water facility on Hendrickson Avenue in Valley Stream. The company is looking to raise its rates by nearly 20 percent.

Valley Stream opposing water rate increase

The villages of Valley Stream, Lynbrook and Cedarhurst have joined together to oppose Long Island American Water’s 19.59 percent rate increase proposal filed with the New York State Public Service Commission in April. The hike is expected to generate $9.56 million. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 9/21/11

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