Should Valley Stream’s industrial properties be enhanced, reduced or remain the same? This question was one of the many that residents discussed at the March 27 Envision Valley Stream meeting at Sip This on Rockaway Avenue.
Envision President David Sabatino cited a map of the village’s industrial zone that primarily follows the Long Island Rail Road line along Hawthorne Avenue. Of the dozens in attendance, some people were for expanding the industrial zone while others were against it. However, everyone in attendance agreed that there isn’t much undeveloped real estate left in Valley Stream, so to expand industry would be difficult.
Sabatino added that residents can also hear deliveries being made at odd times in the day or night, but for the village as a whole, industry is important. “This industry makes up a lot of our tax base,” he said, “and removing that or curtailing that would have a significant impact. You would see your taxes change.”
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