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Peter Restivo, a lifelong Valley Stream resident and Central High School graduate, mounted his camera on his bicycle to give people across the country a look at some of the community’s landmarks.

A ride through Valley Stream park sparks memories

This series has touched on ways that organizations and people use social media to reach out and connect with other people, specifically on Facebook. The social networking site has been nothing short of a cultural phenomenon over the last few years, and there are no signs of it slowing down. more

By Brian Croce | 8/30/12

The Hendrickson Park Community Center, formerly the administration building, recently re-opened but the Silver Threads senior group has not returned.

Seniors want to return to Hendrickson Park

The ladies of Silver Threads senior group have been spending their summer sitting in the corner of the Firemen’s Field clubhouse. On the other side of the room, several tables of kids are loud and also holed up inside due to the rain. more

By Laura Cerrone | 8/22/12

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

Hendrickson Park building re-opens

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

Assistant Coach Sarah Robertson watches the younger group of swimmers during the 5- to 10-year-olds practice at the Hendrickson Park pool complex in Valley Stream.

It’s not summer without the swim team

Jon Logan sits on a starting block at the end of a lane at the Hendrickson Park pool. In front of him, a gaggle of 5- to 10-year-olds are seen only by their white swimming caps and thrashing arms and legs as they practice for their next swim meet. more

By Laura Cerrone | 8/8/12

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

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

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

A project to improve storm water flow is set to take place in Valley Stream this summer will mean upgrades to the stream at the north end of Hendrickson Park, as well as at the Village Green and Mill Pond.

Stream project to alleviate flooding

Valley Stream got its name for a reason. Those waterways that identify the community will soon be getting some attention, as the village prepares to embark on a $2 million storm-water-quality improvement project. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/6/12

Valley Stream pool parking lot to close

The Hendrickson Pool parking lot will be closed beginning Monday, April 23 for repaving. The lot is on Merrick Road, just east of Fletcher Avenue. more

4/18/12

Eyeing Hundreds of eggs in front of them, children couldn’t begin their hunting fast enough.

Egg-stravaganza in Valley Stream [Photo gallery]

The Valley Stream Recreation Department hosted its annual Easter egg hunt on April 7 at Hendrickson Park. After the event was rained out the previous weekend, this time there was sunny skies. Dozens of children participated in the event, and gold and silver egg finders received special prizes. more

4/11/12

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