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Step teams from across Valley Steam performed at its Annual Community Fest on Oct. 22.

Community Fest is back and better than ever

After a two-year pause from the Covid pandemic, Rockaway Avenue was shut down as Valley Stream saw the return of its Annual Community Fest on Oct. 22. Various community and government organizations … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/27/22

Jaimie Torres began selling hand-made jewelry years after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. Now she’s working her way to getting her certification in a massage treatment known as reflexology. For Jaimie, it’s all a lesson in resiliency.

Accident gives survivor new lease on life

Many can claim inspiration from dreams they experience while sleeping. But what about a dream during a coma? Jaimie Torres can. She barely survived a 2013 car crash, spending time in a coma. But … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/1/22

The ‘bedrock’ of Valley Stream: Debbi Gyulay

Debbi Gyulay keeps busy. She works as a clerk at Valley Stream Central High School. On the first Tuesday of every month during the school year, she can be found chatting with her fellow Valley … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/27/18

Adrianna Candelo, 4, and Siena Dezonie, 3, are students at Elite Scholars Christian Academy. They painted masterpieces at the seventh annual Community Fest on Sept. 29.

Seventh Community Fest a big success

More than 10,000 Valley Streamers lined Rockaway Avenue on Sept. 29 to experience the seventh annual Community Fest. more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/4/18

Thousands flocked to Rockaway Avenue last Saturday for the sixth annual Community Fest.

Valley Stream Community Fest draws thousands to Rockaway Avenue

More than 10,000 people flocked to Rockaway Avenue for this year’s Community Fest on Sept. 23, according to Marie McNair, chairperson of the Community Fest committee. “I think the day was a … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/27/17

Jordan Thomas, a member of the youth ensemble of the Children’s Theater Company, performed on the main stage at last year’s Community Fest.

Organizers prepping for sixth annual Community Fest

Nine volunteers have been working diligently since last fall to prepare for this year’s Community Fest — set for Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Rockaway Avenue — by contacting local … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/20/17

Thousands flock to Rockaway Avenue for Community Fest

The fifth annual Valley Stream Community Fest last Saturday had more vendors and activities and drew larger crowds than ever before, according to its organizers, who said that more sponsors helped … more

By Nick Ciccone | 9/29/16

Organizers preparing for Valley Stream Community Fest 2016

For the sixth straight year, Valley Stream is set to celebrate its diversity and sense of community spirit with the 2016 Valley Stream Community Fest on Sept. 24. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/15/16

The fair attracted larger crowds than in previous years, organizers said.

Community Fest draws thousands

The fourth annual Valley Stream Community Fest last Saturday had more vendors and activities and drew larger crowds than ever before, according to its organizers, who said that more sponsors helped the fair grow this year. more

9/30/15

There are plenty of activities for kids at the festival, organizers say.

Community Fest organizers eager for event

The fourth Valley Stream Community Fest draws near, and the organizers of the event, which is set to take place next Saturday, Sept. 26, on Rockaway Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, are looking forward to some new features this year. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/24/15

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