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Mayor Ed Fare and village officials cut the ribbon to open the Hendrickson Park Community Center, formerly the administration building.

Twelve months ago, the Hendrickson Park administration building was heavily damaged when it filled with three feet of water in a storm. Eight inches of rain fell on Valley Stream in a matter of hours on Aug. 14, 2011, overflowing the lake and leaving the building in need of major repair. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/15/12

The Valley Stream Dog Park, which opened three months ago, is often empty because dogs don’t like the rock surface.

A dog park without many dogs

Just three months after it opened, village officials are about to embark on a significant change to the Valley Stream Dog Park. Dogs, and their owners, don’t like the surface and are staying away from a facility that has otherwise gotten good reviews. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/15/12

Crews install new curbs on William Street in preparation for a new road surface.

Streams, roads get attention in Valley Stream

There is construction aplenty in Valley Stream this summer. Work has begun to revitalize the village’s streams, and several roads are also being repaired. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/8/12

Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare conducted one song for the Valley Stream Community Band's 60th Anniversary concert on July 24.

The band plays on in Valley Stream

A lot has changed in the Valley Stream community since 1953, but the Valley Stream Community Band, which is celebrating its 60th season of summer concerts this year, has remained a constant source of fun, free and professional entertainment for residents for the last six decades. more

By Brian Croce | 8/1/12

Neighbors have complained to the village on numerous occasions about the condition of vacant buildings on Gibson Boulevard, just south of the train station.

Gibson property owner hit for more violations

Village officials have issued three summonses to the owner of a pair of vacant commercial buildings after residents complained last week about the condition of the property. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/1/12

The high-risk flood zone, blue area, includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway, as well as areas around Hendrickson Park and Foster's Creek.

Congress to FEMA: Draw new flood maps

In what could be a major victory for thousands of Valley Stream homeowners, Congress has passed a comprehensive piece of legislation that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redraw local flood maps. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/12/12

Pool to open to village merchants

Business owners who pay taxes to, but don’t live in, the Village of Valley Stream will now be able to use the Hendrickson Park pool complex on a limited basis. more

7/11/12

Village officials broke ground on the new Sept. 11 monument last Friday. From left were laborer Nick Vassiliou, mason John Barbarino, Building Superintendent Tom McAleer, Mayor Ed Fare and Highway Supervisor Tim Leahy.

From the ruins, a memorial

Village officials broke ground last week on a new Sept. 11 monument that will include a 15-footlong, 3,350-pound piece of steel from the ruins of the World Trade Center. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/11/12

Home Depot employees worked tirelessly to spruce up the inside and outsider of the Peninsula Counseling Center on June 26. Members of the Home Depot staff are pictured with PCC officials, Mayor Ed Fare, Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce President Debbi Gyulay, Town of Hempstead representatives and staff from Assemblyman Brian Curran’s office.

A fresh look for Peninsula Counseling Center

More than two dozen people volunteered a good portion of their day on June 26, not because they had to, or for a chance to get their picture in the newspaper, but because it was a nice thing to do for their community. more

By Brian Croce | 7/2/12

Congress to FEMA: Draw new flood maps

In what could be a major victory for thousands of Valley Stream homeowners, Congress has passed a comprehensive piece of legislation that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redraw local flood maps. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/29/12