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Valerie Esposito, Councilman Jim Darcy and Mayor Ed Fare, all Central High School graduates, placed a wreath at the Alumni Association’s service on May 25.

Before Valley Stream’s big parade on Monday, two local organizations honored those who have given their lives in war. Last Saturday morning, the Central High School Alumni Association held its annual Memorial Service. more

5/29/13

A memorial service after Monday’s parade honored those from Valley Stream who have given their lives protecting freedom.

A celebration of freedom in Valley Stream

Everyone loves a parade, and that’s certainly true in Valley Stream, where thousands of residents lined the streets on Monday morning to celebrate their community and pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/29/13

Richie O’Hara will be the grand marshal of this year’s Memorial Day parade.

Navy vet tapped as grand marshal

Valley Stream’s Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. on Monday and, like every year, it will feature veterans, children, school bands and fire trucks. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 of Valley Stream hosted its annual Veterans Day service last Sunday morning. As part of the ceremony, Joe Leone, a member of The Sons of the American Legion, presented the refurbished American Legion seal to Post Commander John Faust, second from right.

A salute to those who served

American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 in Valley Stream hosted its annual Veterans Day service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. more

11/14/12

Hundreds expected for Valley Stream parade

In this nation’s history, many people have laid down their lives in order for others to live freely. Memorial Day is a time for those free people to remember the servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while fighting for their country. more

By Brian Croce | 5/23/12

Valley Stream resident Ron Feltington had questions about the plan to close the 5th Precinct, in light of a recent spate of burglaries in the area.

Valley Stream site of police precinct showdown

More than 100 people turned out to the American Legion Hall in Valley Stream on Wednesday night with questions and comments about the plans to turn the Nassau County Police Department's 5th Precinct into a community policing center. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/23/12

Six finalists competed in the National High School Oratorical Contest Nassau County Finals in Elmont on Dec. 17, including Jaclyn Schess, left, of Syosset High School; Sidhaant Wadhera, of Syosset High School; Alexa Serrano, of the St. Dominic High School; Joshua Sherman, of Division Avenue High School; Stephanie Pierre, of Holy Trinity High School; and Juliet Liu, of Syosset High School.

Elmont Post hosts 1033 nat'l oratorical contest finals

The Elmont American Legion Post 1033 hosted the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Nassau County Finals on Dec. 17. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 1/18/12

George Schuchman, American Legion Post 854.

Honoring Valley Stream's heroes

On Nov. 11, the nation will celebrate Veterans Day. People across America will honor the brave, strong servicemen and women who protected our country, and fought for our freedoms. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/10/11

Robert Riordan, from left, and Walter Ellensohn of the American Legion, with Henry Hinrichs, a former North Merrick fire chief, unveiled the Merricks' new Sept. 11 memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in North Merrick.

On 9/11, Merrick American Legion unveils memorial built with World Trade Center beam

The Merrick American Legion’s ceremony to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks started solemnly on Sunday with an invocation by Rabbi Paul Kirchner, but surprisingly it ended on an upbeat note when Sacred Heart School sixth-grader Alyssa Pallotta, dressed in a pink dress, took to the podium and sang “God Bless America.” Many in the crowd of 200 spontaneously joined hands and joined in singing this most American of songs. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/11/11

New Valley Stream Historical Society trustees, from left, Melanie Czarneta, Angelo LaCalandra, Robert Szendrey, Dave McKean and Joyce Wurtenbuger were sworn in by Mayor Ed Fare.

Valley Stream groups install officers

The Valley Stream Historical Society and American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 recently installed its officers. more

6/30/11

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