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The winners, from left, Amelia Hirschfield, Katherine Cevada, Miranda Menzies, Abdullah Ali, Michael Monsegur and Dominik Kurek are joined by library Director Mamie Eng, children’s librarian Jaclyn Kunz and Valley Stream Mayor Fare.

Valley Stream kids win big with bookmarks

Seven very creative Valley Stream elementary school students were honored for their bookmark designs on June 18 at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library. more

By Laura Cerrone | 6/27/12

The high-risk flood zone (areas in blue) includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway.

Higher flood insurance rates loom

Three federal lawmakers are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend lower flood insurance premiums for residents added to the high-risk flood zone in 2009, with a rate reduction set to end in six months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/27/12

Evelyn Brown, 4, enjoyed her first day at the Valley Stream Pool this summer on Wednesday as temperatures surpassed 90 degrees.

Keeping cool in Valley Stream

Valley Stream residents of all ages tried to beat the heat on Wednesday any way possible. Hundreds of people took to the Valley Stream pool to cool off while about two-dozen senior citizens kept cool in the Green Acres Senior Center. more

By Brian Croce | 6/20/12

Richard DeAngelis is Valley Stream's new deputy village clerk.

DeAngelis named Valley Stream deputy clerk

Richard DeAngelis, a long-time resident of Valley Stream, has been appointed the village’s new deputy clerk. He replaces Bob Fumagalli, who has been named the deputy treasurer. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/20/12

Village officials cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the renovated Hendrickson Park pool complex, which underwent about $400,000 worth of work this spring.

New look pool complex opens in Valley Stream

The village unveiled about $1 million worth of renovations to the Hendrickson Park pool complex on Saturday, when the Valley Stream facility opened for its 52nd summer season. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/13/12

Veterans Marched Down Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream’s 92nd annual Memorial Day Parade Monday morning.

Valley Stream hosts a parade for the ages

As the parade marchers got closer and the faint sound of patriotic music grew louder, Jack Sharkey got the crowd geared up for what they were about to see. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/30/12

This summer will mark the first time the Valley Stream Skate Park is open while schools are closed for an extended period of time.

Officials seek uptick in skate park usage

The Valley Stream Skate Park is nearing its first summer open for business after skaters hit the rails and ramps for the first time in September 2011. Village officials are looking to see if the summer months bring more patrons to the park. more

By Brian Croce | 5/18/12

Collen Poje, 17, and Taylor Famighatti, 16, from the South High School Cultural Society, performed a swing dance routine at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library’s 50th anniversary celebration on May 12.

Home for a half century

The New York Mets might have opened up their inaugural season in 1962, but for Valley Stream residents, a bigger opening took place that same year as the Valley Stream Public Library moved to its new building on the Village Green after operating for years on Rockaway Avenue. more

By Brian Croce | 5/15/12

Dogs and their owners came out to see the new park in Valley Stream last Saturday despite some light rain.

Dogs have their day

An on-and-off rain last Saturday didn’t stop more than 100 dogs — and their owners — from inaugurating Valley Stream’s new dog park, which officially opened to the public that morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/12

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library as is appeared until last year when the canopy over the main entrance was replaced.

The future of Valley Stream's library

When the Valley Stream Public Library first opened, the priority was shelf space for books, Mamie Eng, the current director, said, and in 1962 the building was more than adequate. Perhaps, if someone had been able to see 50 years into the future, it would have included some meeting space. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/2/12

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