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Attendees were all smiles with their custom breast cancer awareness- themed cupcakes.

Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert, a former Elmont school board member who died of a rare degenerative disease last month, was commemorated for her public health efforts and service during a breast … more

By Ana Borruto | 11/23/22

It was off to the races at the Valley Stream State Park on Sunday for the New York Road Runners Open Run 5K. The free event will be held every Sunday at the park.

Sunday 5Ks kick off at Valley Stream State Park

New York Road Runners, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring fitness through group running events, held its inaugural 5K Open Run at Valley Stream State Park on Sunday drawing a crowd of nearly than … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/16/19

A pocket park’s forgotten past

This elegant 1924 line drawing by Renè Cinquin (1898-1978) captures with perfection a forgotten green space that once graced our village. The park is just one of the many illustrations featured in Cinquin’s Aero-view of Valley Stream, a “bird’s eye” map that faithfully depicted Valley Stream during that time. In today’s parlance, it would be a considered a pocket park; a small public space, located on an irregularly-shaped plot of land. more

6/7/17

A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

More than six local organizations and businesses participated in the statewide event.

Spring cleaning at state park

Several local organizations and businesses pitched in for a day of cleaning and making other improvements at Valley Stream State Park on May 2, as part of a new statewide initiative called “I Love … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 5/27/15

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

Skiing, skating and curling — all in Nassau County

Sports fans across the globe will soon turn their eyes to Sochi, Russia, where the XXII Winter Olympic Games will be contested from Feb. 7 to 23. more

1/30/14

Memorial Junior High School Social Studies teacher Angela Trager worked with Raaed Zaman and Jaden Sullivan to collect twigs at the Valley Stream State Park on Oct. 18 for Exploration Day, which featured numerous team-building activities.

Students team build at state park

Hundreds of seventh graders at Memorial Junior High School made their way out of the classroom and into Valley Stream State Park on Oct. 18 to work on some team building exercises and meet some new classmates as part of the school’s second annual Exploration Day. more

By Brian Croce | 10/23/13

Lt. Anthony Astacio of the New York State Park Police discussed steps being taken to improve safety at Valley Stream State Park in the wake of a rape there on Sept. 1.

Police address crime concerns in Valley Stream

Responding to a series of sexual assaults in Valley Stream that rattled the community, a coalition of civic organizations hosted a crime forum at the American Legion Hall on Sept. 12. More than 100 people attended, and heard from law enforcement officials from several agencies. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/18/13

Hewlett Point Park’s beach on Hewlett Bay is a relaxing place to spend some time with family and friends.

Late summer at a park near you

There’s still time to enjoy what’s left of the season and revel in that fleeting late August glow that Mother Nature provides. Our local parks are just the place to unwind and enjoy this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/28/13

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