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Jack and Charlie Clifford look over the ramp Charlie, right, built for his Eagle Scout project for the new Valley Stream Dog Park, which opens next month.

Valley Stream dog lovers, get ready — the new dog park is nearly complete. The highly anticipated opening of the village’s own facility for canines is less than a month away, with a big celebration planned for May 5. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/11/12

Do you have the cutest dog in Valley Stream?

The Valley Stream Herald and Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park are hosting a Cutest Dog Contest to celebrate the opening of the village's new dog park on May 5. more

4/6/12

Dog park leaders plan May opening

With the opening of Valley Stream’s new dog park about three months away, organizers are finalizing plans for the grand opening celebration. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/9/12

Valley Stream scout seeks volunteers

My name is Peter Marin and I am a resident of Valley Stream. Currently I am a Life Scout in Troop 369, working on my community service project to advance to the rank of Eagle Scout. more

1/26/12

Boy Scout Jack Clifford, rights, talks with Eagle Scout Will Hunter, left, and scout leader Mike Powers about his Eagle project.

Valley Stream scout builds dog park shelter

A group of volunteers braved the cold weather last Saturday to finish off a gazebo at the new Valley Stream dog park, near Village Hall. The 8-foot by 8-foot shelter is Boy Scout Jack Clifford’s community service project for his Eagle rank. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/20/12

Envision Valley Stream member Denise Accardi talks with Boy Scouts Shaun Powers, left, and Charlie Clifford about their Eagle projects for the new dog park.

Meeting of the dog park minds

As construction continues on Valley Stream’s dog park, local canine enthusiasts gathered at Sip This last week to discuss what still needs to be done before the facility opens to the public in the spring. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/7/11

The framework is in place for a shelter, to be built by eagle Scout hopeful Jack Clifford, for the new Valley Stream dog park.

Valley Stream dog park taking shape

Though Valley Stream’s dog park is still likely a few months from opening, the facility is starting to take shape along a grassy strip by Village Hall. Though some had hopes for a fall opening, it now looks like the park’s debut will be in the spring. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/16/11

A strip of unused land between the Village Hall parking lot and Long Island Rail Road tracks could become the site of a new dog park in Valley Stream.

Dog days of summer could bring dog park

Valley Stream officials are exploring three possible locations for a dog park, and a favorite spot has emerged right near Village Hall. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/30/11

Richard Infield with his dogs Dakota and Chippy.

Village dog park would benefit canines and people

I, like a significant number of Valley Stream residents, live in a house with dogs. Two of them in fact — both beagles and both rescued from shelters in the area. This is the second time that I have had dogs; the first time was growing up and as a teenager in England and my particular angle on life in Valley Stream would be well illustrated by comparing these two experiences. more

By Richard Infield | 6/16/11

Richard Infield, of Valley Stream, with his dogs Dakota and Chippy, says there are “pathetically few” dog parks in Nassau County and would like to see one built in the village.

Dog park in Valley Stream’s future?

Valley Stream dog owners could soon have a place where their dogs can run free — beyond their own backyards. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/11

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