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Nash Panday, 8, used the icing techniques he learned at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration to decorate a house.
Holidays get a little sweeter in Valley Stream
The Valley Stream Historical Society hosted its annual Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 8 at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration. Guests were able to come in and vote for their favorite gingerbread creation, and picked up some holiday treats. more
Gabe Parrish was known for playing the part of Abraham Lincoln for the Valley Stream Historical Society’s annual “George is Back” Presidents Day celebration. He was usually joined by Valerie Esposito who dressed as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Gabe Parrish, 1921-2013
“Gentleman” was the word most commonly used to describe Gabe Parrish, a longtime Valley Stream resident and vice president of the Historical Society, who died on April 10 at age 91. more
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Membership is strong in the Valley Stream Lions Club, which hosts a flea market every fall, says President Jose Pastrana, fourth from left.
Clubs strive to survive
Membership in local community organizations has been on the decline for years. Some organizations have folded, most recently the Garden Club which shut down after 49 years. Others are just hanging on, and even a few new groups have popped up recently. more
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Gabe Parrish, vice president of the Valley Stream Historical Society, has made significant contributions to the preservation of aviation history on Long Island.
Parrish makes his mark on aviation history
Gabe Parrish is a long-time member of the Valley Stream Historical Society. At present, he is vice president of the society and a very hard-working, active and valuable member. more
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Those "dancing feet" delight audiences in the BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "42nd Street," now playing in Elmont.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more
girl scouts from Troop 2348, Kelly Carey and Natalia Kulis, both 11, look over their entry which won first prize in the Historical Society’s annual Gingerbread House contest.
A tasty tradition in Valley Stream
The Valley Stream Historical Society hosted its annual Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 3 at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration. Guests were invited to come in and judge their favorite edible creations. more
The site of the former Curtiss Airfield, located near the Green Acres Mall, is just one of several historical spots in Valley Stream.
Local history tours in Valley Stream’s future?
Valley Stream has been an incorporated village since 1925 but history was being made here even before that. Over the years, there have been plenty of interesting historical events and figures that called Valley Stream home. Just ask members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. more
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Angelo LaCalandra, center, with Historical Society President Guy Ferrara, left, and Mayor Ed Fare.
Angelo LaCalandra puts his creativity to good use
Have you noticed the wonderful new signs around Valley Stream? The new signs lead you to the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Hendrickson Avenue.  more
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Troop 2348 Girl Scouts Rebecca Carey, Julia Kulis, Kelly Carey, Kelsey Leighton and Natali Kulis stand with their award-winning gingerbread village.
Gingerbread house rock in Valley Stream
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Sunday. This year’s gingerbread house contest, sponsored by the Valley Stream Historical Society, brought out about a dozen people to the annual event. more
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A NEw Sign outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum, requested by the Valley Stream Historical Society, recognizes the former Mitchel Airfield.
Sign marks the spot of aviation history
The Valley Stream Historical Society has successfully campaigned and won approval for new historical markers at Mitchel Field. The society was recruited for the project by Josh Staff, curator at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale. more
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