While shoppers rushed to malls and local shops for Black Friday deals, two local kids were treated to a grand tour of Valley Stream with Mayor Ed Fare, had the opportunity to conduct village business …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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12/3/14
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We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills?
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8/6/14
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To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and …
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7/3/14
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The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19.
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By Brian Racow
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6/25/14
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The nomadic Valley Stream Recreation Department has finally found a home. The Hendrickson Park pool complex is the latest spot for a department that been on the move after it was flooded out of the administration building in 2011.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/18/14
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After two months of practice, the Valley Stream Aquatic Club had its moment in the spotlight on Aug. 10. The group hosted its annual synchronized swimming show before a crowd of hundreds at the Hendrickson Park pool.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/21/13
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Now that school is over, the action will ramp up at backyard and public pools as well as Long Island’s beaches.
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6/20/13
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The heavy rains of Friday passed and the sun was shining for the opening of the Valley Stream pool complex at Hendrickson Park last Saturday morning.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/13/13
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It’s not often that students get to come to school and play with Legos, especially in an era of high-stakes testing. But in District 30, the popular building toy is being tried out as a learning tool and the feedback so far has been glowing.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/31/13
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It’s been a busy winter for village workers. At a time of year when outdoor projects are typically put aside — except for the occasional snow plowing — it’s the insides of Valley Stream’s facilities that get the most attention.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/14/13
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