Valley Stream

Valley Stream was named the best place to live in New York in a 2017 ranking by Money Magazine. The selection was based largely on Valley Stream’s economy, education, affordability, safety, convenience, and overall quality of life. An ethnically diverse neighborhood, Valley Stream residents appreciate its suburban calm and quiet environment. Plenty of retail and services are offered in-town, with most smaller businesses being clustered around its main arteries including Rockaway Avenue, which was once known as "Rum Junction" because of the number of taverns located there. Green Acres Mall is also located in Valley Stream.