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Island Park gets ready for Irene

8/27/2011
With Hurricane Irene bearing down on Island Park, many residents and business got ready early on Saturday, boarding up homes and businesses and preparing for the inevitable flooding.

Oceanside braces for Hurricane Iene

8/27/2011
After County Executive Edward Mangano announced the mandatory evacuation that included Oceanside, many residents started to prepare for the worst, boarding up homes and businesses and getting ready …

Summer camp kicks off at Barrett Park

7/1/2011
Valley Stream's annual summer camp opened for the season on June 29. More than 230 children are taking part in the six-week program, which is held on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Celebrating cultures at Howell Road

6/8/2011
The Howell Road School PTA hosted its annual multicultural fair on June 2.

"Walk to Help the Sun Rise"

6/8/2011
The 6th annual walk at Sunrise Day Camp held on June 5th brought thousands of people to the campgrounds in Wheatley Heights. This years walk raised over $230,000 for children with cancer. Walkers and …

A day of fun and sun at Buck School

6/8/2011
The William L. Buck School held its annual end-of-the-year carnival and barbecue on June 3.

Valley Stream Post Office holding food drive

5/4/2011
The Valley Stream Post Office has begun its annual spring food drive. Residents can drop off food in a collection bin near the entrance to the post office, located at the corner of Franklin and Hawthorne avenues, through May 16.

Baseball League's season gets under way

5/4/2011
The Valley Stream Baseball League began its 69th season on April 30. Opening ceremonies were held at Firemen’s Field, and then players hit the diamond for their first games of the season.

Children feel the egg-citement in Valley Stream

4/20/2011
Dozens of children went searching for goodies last Saturday during the village’s annual Easter egg hunt.

A 'wild' fundraiser in Valley Stream

4/7/2011
The Valley Stream Christian Academy held its annual fundraiser on April 1. The auction had a wild west theme. Money raised will be used to support the school and various charities.