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In 1956, the Green Acres Shopping Center opened. The Chanin Organization, owned by Irwin S. Chanin and his brother Henry, was its builder. On the east and west ends of the shopping center, near the anchor stores (Lanes and Gimbels, respectively), and coursing down its center, were circular concrete planters that were placed in either singular or multiple groupings.
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12/7/16
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The following are excerpts from the Valley Stream Historical Society’s Oral History archives. Helen Dowdeswell, along with Agnes Libath and other members of the society, created the Oral History …
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By Nick Ciccone
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11/9/16
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About 40 people filled the Firemen’s Field clubhouse on Sept. 21 for a salsa lesson from professional entertainer and Historical Society President Guy Ferrara.
A makeshift sound system — made …
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By Nick Ciccone
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9/29/16
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I grew up in Yaphank, a 14-square-mile hamlet in Suffolk County, virtually in the middle of Long Island. (The community to the north is, in fact, called Middle Island.) I remember . . .
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5/12/16
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History came to life at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Feb. 14 as Historical Society members donned period dress to bring to life presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as a few other historic characters.
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2/19/16
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James Buckley, a longtime member of the Valley Stream Historical Society and caretaker of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, died on Aug. 29. He was 92.
Buckley was born on June 28, 1923, in his …
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/10/15
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James Buckley, a longtime member of the Valley Stream Historical Society and caretaker of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, died on Aug. 29. He was 92.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/3/15
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The Pagan-Fletcher Restoration in Valley Stream was filled with the smells of warm gingerbread and sweet icing on Saturday as the Valley Stream Historical Society hosted its annual gingerbread …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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12/10/14
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The Valley Stream Historical Society hosted its annual Strawberries and Ice Cream Social on June 18 at the Hendrickson Park Community Center. But before guests were able to enjoy a treat, the Historical Society first had to take care of some business.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/25/14
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When people think of aviation history on Long Island, they probably think about Mitchel Field. But Valley Stream has played a major role, too, and Historical Society President Guy Ferrara wants people to know.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/16/14
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