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Loui Tufarelli, father to Valley Stream Deputy Mayor John Tufarelli, passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 86.

Louis Tufarelli, beloved father, dies at 86

Louis Tufarelli was one of those unique persons who seemingly “knew everyone,” according to those who loved him most. Known to most people as “Brother” or “Bro,” … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/26/24

Valley Stream village officials unveiled their storefront rehabilitation program last month to help downtown businesses on Rockaway redo lights, awnings and signs.

Why Valley Stream downtown businesses have questions over Rockaway storefront facelift program

On a warm, sunlit evening last week, a seemingly endless line of cars flowed through the stretch of downtown businesses between East Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway known as Rockaway Avenue. … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/2/23

Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare claims victory in the village general election race on March 21 at the American Legion Post 845.

Village general election 2023: Mayor Ed Fare, United Community Party win big

Residents went to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for mayor, two village trustees and a village justice in the village general election — and they’ve spoken. Certified election … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/26/23

Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, center, claims victory in the village general election race Tuesday night at American Legion Post 845.

Village general election 2023: Mayor Ed Fare, United Community Party win big

Residents went to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for mayor, two village trustees and a village justice in the village general election — and they’ve spoken. more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/23

In the lead-up to the village general election on March 21, three candidates looking to lead Valley Stream tussled over a range of issues, and particularly the village’s fiscal state.

Village general election 2023: Here's why mayoral candidates are clashing over village's financial future.

In less than two weeks, voters head to the polls, casting ballots for mayor, two trustees, and a village justice. General election day is Tuesday, March 21, where voters will choose from three … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/21/23

Mayor Edwin Fare has worked with village officials to oversee extensive infrastructure projects, and is looking to do even more for the village — seeking votes on the United Community Party ticket in the March 21 general election.

Village general election 2023: Fare knows progress made, progress coming

He’s a third-generation Valley Stream resident and has become a pillar of village government for more than a decade. Now Edwin Fare is asking his neighbors to extend his time as mayor for a … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/18/23

The battle against antisemitism continues

With the Jewish High Holy Days and Yom Kippur behind us, we in the Jewish community look forward to all that is to come in the new year, 5783 on the Hebrew calendar. more

By Eric Post | 10/13/22

Resident Dennis Verriello, center, received a citation from Mayor Edwin Fare for leading the way in establishing the village’s Annual Classic Car Show. Verriello’s wife, Kathy, is at left.

Village thanks the brains behind its classic car show

If you ever wondered how Valley Stream’s summer classic car show got its start, look no further than Dennis Verriello. After the Village of Lynbrook announced that it would no longer be holding … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/30/22

The village’s 9/11 annual remembrance ceremony began with the presentation of colors by members of the American Legion Post 854, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1700, the Valley Stream Boy and Girl Scouts, and the New York Naval Cadet Corp.

Valley Stream memorializes 9/11 victims

Gray clouds that had lingered on for most of the evening blotted out the sun. A gentle rain soon fell over Arthur J. Hendrickson Park as solemn faces standing beneath umbrellas crowded around the … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/16/22

Mayor Edwin Fare joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman last week calling for major overhauls to Valley Stream’s Long Island Rail Road station, citing deteriorating conditions like crumbling concrete, weakened overpasses, and rusting steel.

Mayor wants MTA to revamp LIRR station

Crumbling concrete, weakened overpasses, rusting rebar. It’s a fact of life at the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, Mayor Edwin Fare says. But that kind of deterioration is … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/8/22

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