Keyword: September 11
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Valley Stream celebrated Arbor Day this year with a symposium on the Survivor Tree, a descendent of which was planted at the Engine Company No. 3 firehouse. Outside was Mayor Ed Fare, far right, and village horticulturalist Eugene Boening, center.
Valley Stream celebrates Arbor Day 2020
Valley Stream celebrated Arbor Day on April 24 a bit differently this year. Amid the coronvirus pandemic that had prevented the gathering of large groups of people, the village held a small … more
Boy and Girl Scouts and veterans presented the colors at the start of the ceremony.
Hundreds gather in Valley Stream to mark 16th anniversary of Sept. 11
Pat Fennelly went to three Sept. 11 ceremonies this year wearing a photograph of her brother paper-clipped to her jacket: one at Eisenhower Park, one in Floral Park and one at the Arthur J. … more
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Elmont Library to unveil World Trade Center beam
This Sept. 11 will take a special place in the hearts of Elmont residents, as the Elmont Memorial Library unveils a beam that was recovered from the wreckage of the north tower of the World Trade … more
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Teaching a tragedy
Sept. 11 will be etched into most people’s minds forever. Those who were alive to witness the tragedy of that day can paint a vivid picture of where they were and how the events unfolded. For … more
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Parts of a chain-link fence surrounding the Nassau County Sept. 11 Memorial, located in Eisenhower Park, are broken.
Nassau 9/11 memorial in disrepair
A local congressman and county residents are urging Nassau County officials to repair cracked tiles, peeling paint and other damage to the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower Park. The monument … more
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Naval Officer Andrew Demarsico, right, of Valley Stream, received a citation from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano in 2009.
A military career born of 9/11
Andrew Demarsico wasn’t sure what he wanted to do when he graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 2005, but he was always struck by the sight of a person in a crisp military uniform. … more
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Trustee John Tufarelli, far left, Town of Hempstead Councilman James Darcy, Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty, Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, Samantha Fare, State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages and Monsignor Romualdo A. Sosing at Valley Stream’s Sept. 11 ceremony at Hendrickson Park.
Valley Stream honors 9/11 victims
More than 300 people gathered at the Sept. 11 memorial at Hendrickson Park on Sept. 11 to honor the thirty-nine Valley Stream residents and Central High School District alumni who died in the … more
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Claire Dean recited names of Sept. 11 victims, including her father, Billy Dean.
County honors Sept. 11 victims
Thirteen years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that claimed nearly 3,000 lives, Nassau County held a candlelight remembrance ceremony to honor those who died that day. more
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Why you should support the September 11 Museum
Nearly 13 years later, the world officially has a place that captures the emotion and heroism of the horrific Sept. 11 attacks. And let me tell you, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum is an amazing and truly inspiring place . . . more
Mourners placed carnations on the monument at Hendrickson Park.
Hundreds pay tribute to Sept. 11 victims
Family and friends of the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were joined by hundreds of Valley Stream firefighters, scouts, elected officials, community leaders and citizens to remember the tragic events that took place 12 years ago. more
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