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I read with interest how Sen. Charles Schumer’s Federal Emergency Management Agency bill passed Congress on June 29. This is a great victory for the Valley Stream community. Senator Schumer should be loudly applauded for his efforts on our behalf. more

7/5/12

The high-risk flood zone, blue area, includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway, as well as areas around Hendrickson Park and Foster's Creek.

Congress to FEMA: Draw new flood maps

In what could be a major victory for thousands of Valley Stream homeowners, Congress has passed a comprehensive piece of legislation that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redraw local flood maps. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/29/12

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

The morning commute was negatively affected Monday as areas in Rockville Centre and South Hempstead, pictured, experienced sporadic flooding.

Sporadic outages from flooding reported throughout village

Rockville Centre experienced sporadic power outages early Monday morning caused by instances of flooding and inclement weather. more

6/25/12

A project to improve storm water flow is set to take place in Valley Stream this summer will mean upgrades to the stream at the north end of Hendrickson Park, as well as at the Village Green and Mill Pond.

Stream project to alleviate flooding

Valley Stream got its name for a reason. Those waterways that identify the community will soon be getting some attention, as the village prepares to embark on a $2 million storm-water-quality improvement project. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/6/12

McCarthy fails to address real FEMA concerns

A letter that I recently received from Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, combined with her letter in the Herald (“Working to solve flood map issue,” May 17-23) have convinced me that, after three years, she either does not understand the true nature of the problem with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps as they relate to Gibson, or that she does not want to confront the actual cause and solution to this situation. more

5/24/12

Response to mayor’s flood maps letter

Since we are “setting the record straight” with regard to the flood maps put into effect in Valley Stream in 2009, I thought I would add a few items that were left out (“Setting the record straight on flood maps,” April 26-May 2). more

5/3/12

Setting the record straight on flood maps

I would like to clarify how the village of Valley Stream arrived at the current situation regarding storm insurance and the controversial Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps. more

4/26/12

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, speaking at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 16, said flood map relief is still a priority for her.

McCarthy: flood map relief a priority

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy was the guest speaker at the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 16 and she addressed an issue important to many local residents, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/25/12

Are flood zone homes worth less?

There are plenty of nice homes in Valley Stream. Homes with neat front lawns, bay windows and maybe even porch swings. But the question many residents are asking since the Federal Emergency Management Agency introduced its new flood maps in September 2009 is: What is my home actually worth? more

By Brian Croce | 4/19/12

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