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Now that the dust has settled and many homeowners have found out if they are in or out of the high risk flood zone, I thought that it was time to express my thoughts on the proposed new flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sadly, the maps discussed at the meeting at Village Hall on Jan. 2 have many inconsistencies. more

1/24/13

Valley Stream residents were able to check their new flood zone designation when new maps were released on Jan. 2.

A three-year battle for flood map reform

It’s been a long and often bumpy road to get to this point, but Valley Streamers have finally gotten some closure on the flood zone issue with the release of revised maps three weeks ago by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/24/13

Much of Valley Stream currently in the high-risk flood zone could be removed.

FEMA to release revised flood maps

Thousands of homes could be removed from the high-risk flood zone in Valley Stream as early as the summer, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected to unveil revised flood maps next week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/26/12

Community Association urges tax relief

Residents living in Valley Stream’s high-risk flood zone should challenge their property assessments, leaders of the Valley Stream Community Association and a property tax expert said on Dec. 10. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/19/12

Step back in time: Old Bethpage Village gives visitors a taste of holiday merriment from days gone by when the restored village welcomes visitors to its “Candlelight Evenings” celebration. The Old Bethpage Village Brass Quartet sets a festive tone with Civil War era Christmas songs and other seasonal tunes.

Cherished holiday traditions around Long Island

The holiday countdown continues this weekend with heart-warming celebrations that focus on the festive pleasures of days gone by more

By Karen Bloom | 12/13/12

Joplin's hearts are with our East Coast neighbors

Almost 18 months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in history cut a swath through the heart of Joplin, Mo., I discovered some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, a writer I have long admired. more

Carol Stark | 11/16/12

Hungry Harbor Road, at the south end of the village, an area that has long been in the high-risk flood zone, experienced coastal flooding from Hurricane Sandy. Gibson, added to the zone in 2009, stayed mostly dry.

Sandy: true test of the flood maps?

Residents and village officials agree: Hurricane Sandy was the storm that truly tested whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps of Valley Stream are valid. The consensus? They are not. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/15/12

8th Senate District endorsement — Fuschillo

The Herald once again endorses State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, for the 8th Senate District seat he has held since 1998. more

11/2/12

An evening of 'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words'

Excerpts from celebrtiy-wrttien are read verbatim (with a wink) when the unique comedy show, "Celebrity Autobiography" visits the Madison Theatre on Oct. 29. more

10/17/12

Mill Brook resident Robert Linton questioned the validity of FEMA’s flood maps at Monday night’s meeting at Forest Road School, hosted by the Mill Brook Civic Association.

Few answers at flood map meeting

Valley Stream residents didn’t get many answers during an often contentious meeting about the status of federal flood maps on Monday night at the Forest Road School. About 100 residents attended the meeting hosted by the Mill Brook Civic Association, and many were upset that a representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency came with no new information. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/27/12

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