April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week, and we want to recognize a special group of volunteers — firefighters.
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4/19/12
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The Valley Stream Junior Fire Department now has its own fire truck. Although the members of the group won’t be able to drive it, they will use it for training, parades and a source of pride.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/28/12
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“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would …
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Lee Landor
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1/11/12
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Recent polls show popular three-term New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s approval ratings declining as a result of his continued support for the proposed mosque near ground zero. But in my book, Bloomberg will always be top-notch for his willingness to fight for what he believes in, even if it’s not always popular.
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Al D'Amato
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8/20/10
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Only 14 girls from the United States attended an intensive week-long firefighter training school earlier this month, and one of them was Valley Stream’s Jessica Fare.
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Andrew Hackmack
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8/19/10
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Valley Stream firefighter Philip Clemens was killed in a motorcycle accident in Queens this week. He was a New York City police officer and a lieutenant with Engine Company No. 3.
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Andrew Hackmack
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6/4/10
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The southern portion of Valley Stream is now being protected by the most modern piece of fire apparatus the village has ever had. The new Engine 343, “The Pride of Gibson,” was dedicated on Sunday afternoon during a ceremony at the Cochran Place Firehouse.
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Andrew Hackmack
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9/17/09
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The Valley Stream Fire Department won first place in the annual New York State Volunteer Firemen’s parade in Hicksville last Sunday afternoon.
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8/20/09
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