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Mayor Ed Fare hung bat houses that Girl Scout Troop 2029 made for the park.

In recognition of the tens of thousands of well-tended trees in its parks, along its streets and in its residents’ yards, Valley Stream has been named a Tree City. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/13

Friends of Bridge Honorees Barbara DeGrace and Ken Heino are joined by Assemblymen Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra, right.

Bridge thanks two friends of Valley Stream

Barbara DeGrace and Kenneth Heino have dedicated decades of their lives to making Valley Stream a better place. Each brings their own set of skills to the numerous organizations they work with in an effort to help others. Their hard work, sacrifice and caring for those around them was recognized Sunday at the Friends of Bridge annual brunch. more

By Brian Croce | 4/25/12

Tom Roberts was surprised to learn he was the Youth Council’s honoree at the Oct. 30 fundraiser.

Tom Roberts honored for service to youth

For the past decade, Tom Roberts has devoted at least 40 hours a week to serving all age groups in Valley Stream. As the village’s recreation director, he coordinates programs for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/9/11

The Rev. Brenda Overfield, rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, heads a Blue Ribbon committee charged with finding new activities for Valley Stream’s teenagers.

In need of a new teen scene

Growing concerns about teenagers loitering, drinking and vandalizing property have prompted community officials to do something about it. The village has formed a Blue Ribbon Panel, led by the Rev. Brenda Overfield of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, to try to find new activities for teenagers to keep them off the streets. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/18/11

Ryan Houlihan, 11, was one of nearly 200 children who took part in the village’s third annual pumpkin painting contest last Saturday morning at Hendrickson Park.

Valley Stream children color their orange canvas

The pumpkins may have started out orange, but by Saturday afternoon they were yellow, red, white and just about any other color on the spectrum. Nearly 200 children took part in the village’s third annual pumpkin painting contest, sponsored by the Recreation Department. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/27/10

Ethan Martin; Age: 16; School: Valley Stream Central, 10th grade; Time in Youth Council: Three years; Why he joined: “I wanted to help make Valley Stream a greater place.”; Favorite group activity: Monthly guest speakers. “I like to learn about different careers, and how different people in the community are helping each other.”

Valley Stream youth group brings teens together

The Valley Stream Youth Council is a community-service oriented group open to teens in grades 7-12. Annual activities include a clean-up of Hendrickson Park, fundraising car wash and toy drive. more

Andrew Hackmack | 5/26/10

Colunis Calvert, left, and Dylan Ofri clean up Hendrickson Park.

Teens clean up Hendrickson Park

The Valley Stream Youth Council held its annual clean-up of Hendrickson Park last Saturday morning. more

4/28/10

Marjorie Adler, a family law attorney, shared her career path with Central students.

Central students learn about careers

On March 19, career day was held at Valley Stream Central High School. Various professionals from a vast range of careers came in to give 10th graders at Central descriptions about their jobs, how they got there, and what to aim for when looking for a career. more

Matt Infield | 3/31/10

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