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A Stream bed, shown where emerges from underground at East Argyle Street, is the reason several homes near Cornwell Avenue are in the high-risk flood zone.

When most of Valley Stream’s south side was added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s high-risk flood zone in 2009, it sparked much outrage. But even before that change, there were areas of the village already at risk for flooding, at least according to FEMA. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/12/13

The lessons learned from Sandy

It’s hard to believe that the wounds inflicted by Hurricane Sandy are now six months old. more

5/2/13

A home on Michigan Street in LOng Beach is getting a lift in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Federal law takes homes to new heights

Before Sandy there was Biggert-Waters. And if you are having problems fixing up your storm-damaged home or in getting new flood insurance for the next 100-year storm, you can thank Judy Biggert … more

Howard Schwach | 4/12/13

Village must protect every homeowner

As a taxpaying resident of the Village of Valley Stream, I request to be represented properly. This village voluntarily participated in the flood map program and should not accept these flood maps until all residents that are erroneously in the high-risk flood zone are removed. more

3/28/13

Many residents whose homes sustained more than 50 percent damage from Sandy received letters from the city informing them that they have to rebuild or elevate their houses to comply with FEMA requirements.

Hundreds of Long Beach homes need to be rebuilt

Fred Vordermeier, 39, who moved to Long Beach from Manhattan with his wife in 2009 to raise a family, pays $3,600 a year for flood insurance. He said that the foundation of his East Chester Street … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/27/13

Under new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that were unveiled in January and take effect in July, homeowners in Valley Stream would see their base flood elevations reduced, but more than 900 homes would still remain in the high-risk food zone.

Expert shares advice on flood maps

Roughly 1,600 homes are coming out of the high-risk flood zone in July when the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new maps take effect for Valley Stream, but more than 900 homes are to remain in the flood zone. more

By Brian Croce | 3/26/13

Sign off on new FEMA flood maps

Recently we have been made aware that some people are opposed to the village signing off on the new flood maps that will be taking many residents out of the flood zone. more

3/21/13

State says 10 banks hold back millions in Sandy aid

The New York State Department of Financial Services said on Tuesday that it had identified 10 banks that have been slowest to pay insurance claims to Hurricane Sandy victims, and told them to speed … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/20/13

Bryan Murphy, left, the founder of Sandy Help LB, with Marian Freedman in what used to be her living room.

Sandy victims grow weary

Marian Freedman, 70, has lived on Dalton Street with her husband, Gus, 88, since 1972. She has paid their flood insurance bills on time, and they fled the city whenever a mandatory evacuation order … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/20/13

Flood maps to be discussed in Valley Stream

The Valley Stream Community Association will hold a meeting on Tuesday night focusing on the recently released flood maps. more

3/18/13

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