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Richard Vela, right, was given the Community Service Award during the April 26 ceremony at the VFW hall.

For decades, Friends of Bridge has been providing substance abuse treatment to residents of Valley Stream and the surrounding area, and leaders of the organization know this work would not be possible without the help of volunteers and various partners in the community. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Richard Vela, commander of the Valley Stream Auxiliary Police, is the Herald's 2012 Person of the Year.

Richard Vela dedicated to Valley Stream’s protection

Richard Vela hasn’t devoted more than half of his life to the Valley Stream Auxiliary Police for the recognition. He does it to give back to the community that raised him, a community he still calls home. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/27/12

Malik Abid, of Valley Stream and Nassau County’s Human Right commissioner, volunteered at a Red Cross shelter during Hurricane Sandy.

Lending a helping hand after Sandy

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many Valley Streamers stepped up to help others without seeking anything in return. The need for volunteers won’t diminish for a while, as tens of thousands of Long Islanders face long-term uncertainty. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/7/12

Auxiliary police Commander Joe Carbonette worked his last village court session on Jan. 27.

Handing in his badge

Inspector Joe Carbonette, 72, has served in the Valley Stream Auxiliary Police Department for nearly 50 years and has commanded it for 30, but the longtime village resident is handing in his badge this April. more

Anthony Bottan | 2/3/10

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