By 9 a.m, the weather was already humid and hot, but the Valley Stream Fire Department and members of other participating emergency agencies were dressed in their gear and ready to act on July 1. Although the three-car accident was staged, the junior members of the fire department along with EMS and police officers treated the drill as a real incident.
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By Laura Cerrone
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7/11/12
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The third time was truly the charm for James Ervolino. He was elected as second assistant chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department in April on his third try, which puts him in line to become chief in 2016.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/16/12
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The Valley Stream Junior Fire Department now has its own fire truck. Although the members of the group won’t be able to drive it, they will use it for training, parades and a source of pride.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/28/12
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A fire was reported at the New Hope Lutheran Church in North Valley Stream Wednesday night. According to fire reports, flames were through the roof of the building, located at 60 Oliver Ave.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/8/12
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“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would …
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Lee Landor
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1/11/12
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Spooks and ghouls await with unexpected surprises for everyone during this final weekend before Halloween.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/26/11
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Four firefighters from the Elmont Fire Department suffered injuries, one seriously hurt, while participating in training exercises at North Woodmere County Park around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. The injuries were to their heads, chests and faces.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/9/11
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The eastbound side of the Sunrise Highway was shut down sometime between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday when Merrick Fire Department volunteers responded to a car fire that consumed a black Audi.
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By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad
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9/7/11
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Valley Stream resident George Schuchman gazed with pride at a steel beam from the World Trade Center wreckage brought to Hendrickson Park on Tuesday. “I’m proud that the village of Valley Stream has a piece of the World Trade Center,” he said.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/24/11
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A massive storm dumped nearly 10 inches of rain on the Merrick-Bellmore area from Saturday night into Sunday afternoon, flooding the Meadowbrook Parkway and homes throughout the community. At the storm’s height, rain was falling at a rate of more than an inch an hour.
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By Scott Brinton
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8/14/11
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