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Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more

By Michaelle Solages | 1/5/24

Village families indulged in a hearty holiday breakfast at the Valley Stream Community Center thanks to its corporate sponsor McDonald’s.

McDonald’s teams up with village to help make a merry morning with Santa

Village families crowded the Valley Stream Community Center, sharing a hearty holiday breakfast of bagels, croissants, cereal, muffins, and more with none other than Santa Claus. The annual Breakfast … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/22/23

The people of Israel live

Following Hamas’s attack on the nation of Israel, I attended several vigils, including one at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale. It was a very poignant event with a lot of emotion. more

By Charles Lavine | 10/26/23

The Valley Stream Community Center’s Burgundy Room turned into an art exhibition by art students from the acrylic painting class on August 11.

Valley Stream village art students show their stuff at exhibition

Art lovers and village officials gathered at the Community Center’s Burgundy Room to feature the artwork of amateur student artists from the Valley Stream Recreation Department’s Adult … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/27/23

Daisy Troop 715 was able to snap a photo with Santa on his sled after greeting him with a Christmas song.

Valley Stream Winter wonderland dazzles once again

It was a grand glistening display of holiday cheer on Dec. 2. Christmas lights strewn around trees and giant inflatables lit the walking path of Arthur J. Hendrickson Park as residents were guided … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/9/22

Local leaders decry Baha’i persecution in Iran

Baha’is, Iran’s largest non-Muslim religious minority, has long endured persecution by the hands of Iranian authorities, but the UN and international human rights agencies have raised … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/16/22

ThE ValLey Stream Community Center holds yoga classes at Hendrickson Park on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. during the spring and summer.

Outdoor Yoga brings a breath of fresh air to Valley Stream residents

During the spring and summer months, Hendrickson Park provides a tranquil outdoor setting for people who are looking to relieve the stress of the past year with yoga. On Sunday mornings, yoga students gather beneath a tented area by the pool to practice the ancient art while listening to gentle music and the sounds of nature. more

By Jessica M. Semins | 5/27/21

Mishal Javed, 12, rode shotgun in the mayor’s vehicle on Feb. 18, and had the chance to use the village two-way radio as part of Mayor for a Day.

Valley Stream sixth-graders become mayors for a day

Eleven-year-old Abdullah Chatta stood among piles of garbage wearing shiny brown dress shoes, and the odor from the trash was distinct and strong. So much so that Abdullah’s counterpart, Mishal … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 2/27/20

Stamping out this spate of hate

Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . . more

3/16/18

The Rev. Christopher Hofer, left, married Kerry Brady in August 2011 at the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh.

During Pride Month, LGBT clergy reflect

“Oh, there goes Father Faggot.” The Rev. Christopher Hofer still recalls the insults children and teens hurled at him in 2004, while he was out running in Wantagh, his new … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/29/17

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