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The dive pool, the only original pool still left at the 50-year-old facility, needs to be replaced within the next few years, village officials say.

Grand plans for Valley Stream pool complex

A multi-phase plan is being developed to upgrade the Valley Stream pool complex, and Village officials hoping to begin the first set of renovations this fall. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/14/11

Orchestra member Dr. John Gallagher, left, joined by Conductor Louis Panacciulli, presented Nicholas Lakharam with a variety of gifts.

Playing for Nicholas

Despite torrential rain, the show went on for the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, who played at Greis Park Recreation Center in Lynbrook on July 8. The musical event raised money for 11-year-old Nicholas Lakharam, a recent graduate of Howell Road Elementary School in Valley Stream District 13 who is battling bone cancer. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 7/13/11

The Long Island Philharmonic brings its glorious sounds to Heckscher State Park on Saturday.

Long Island Philharmonic performs under the stars

The Long Island Philharmonic, founded by Harry Chapin, offers music lovers a series of free concerts in the region's parks during July and August. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/13/11

Everyone is “just Wild About Harry” when area musicians pay tribute to the singer-songwriter at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Honoring Harry Chapin at Eisenhower Park

Three decades have passed since Harry Chapin’s tragic death on the Long Island Expressway on his way to a performance in Eisenhower Park in July 1981. That concert that he intended to give now takes place in the form of an annual tribute concert, on Monday, July 18. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/13/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

The cast of "Bye Bye Birdie" will have everyone singing along at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre.

"Playing for Nicholas" with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra this weekend

Summer sounds fill air this weekend. There's something for everyone to enjoy, much of it outdoors. more

7/6/11

Barrett Park campers, from left, Nicholas Ortiz, 7, Kyle Scallan, 8, Joey Iannaci, 7, and Frank Yenna, 7, hang out on the slide.

Summer camp kicks off at Barrett Park [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream's annual summer camp opened for the season on June 29. More than 230 children are taking part in the six-week program, which is held on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon. more

7/1/11

Valley Stream officials are planning to create a skate park using the existing hockey rink on Sunrise Highway by purchasing portable equipment.

Skate park on the way in Valley Stream

Valley Stream village officials plan to approve a local skate park at the Sunrise Highway hockey rink at an upcoming meeting, said Mayor Ed Fare. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 6/30/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/30/11

A strip of unused land between the Village Hall parking lot and Long Island Rail Road tracks could become the site of a new dog park in Valley Stream.

Dog days of summer could bring dog park

Valley Stream officials are exploring three possible locations for a dog park, and a favorite spot has emerged right near Village Hall. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/30/11