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Father Daniel O’Brien, of Valley Stream, read the necrology.

Valley Stream hosts solemn Nassau firefighters ceremony

Firefighters from all over Nassau County gathered at Holy Name of Mary Church on May 1 for a solemn ceremony, the 77th annual United Memorial Service. more

By Micah Danney | 5/11/16

A Webster street home was extensively damaged on Monday by an electrical fire that spread from the rear bedroom.

Valley Stream firefighters battle blazes caused by outlets

The Valley Stream Fire Department fought two separate electrical fires in the last week at homes on Broadway and Webster Street. more

By Nick Ciccone | 5/4/16

Chief James Ervolino is a longtime member of the Valley Stream Fire Department and a 12-year member of the FDNY.

Veteran Valley Stream firefighter gets his wish

James Ervolino can’t remember when he decided he wanted to be a firefighter. “Since I was a little kid, my parents tell me,” he said. more

By Micah Danney | 4/27/16

Valley Stream firefighters were assisted by four neighboring fire departments from Hewlett, Elmont, Lynbrook and Malverne.

Firefighters douse flames at Gershow Recycling

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on East Hawthorne Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and was swiftly extinguished by the Valley Stream Fire Department. more

By Nick Ciccone | 3/8/16

The ups and downs of storm response

Sun and warmer temperatures are making the Jan. 23 blizzard seem like a distant memory, but there’s still a month and a half to go until spring . . . more

2/4/16

The scene of the fatal crash at Dutch Broadway and Val Park Avenue.

Woman dies in N. Valley Stream crash

A 26-year-old woman died early on Tuesday morning after her vehicle struck a light pole and then a tree on Dutch Broadway near Val Park Avenue, according to Nassau County police. more

By Micah Danney | 12/1/15

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

Be properly prepared for a fire in your home

By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more

10/1/15

Second Assistant Chief Jason Croak, at left, at the scene of a garage fire on Martens Avenue.

Fire destroys garage on Martens Avenue

Flames engulfed a Valley Stream home’s garage on Saturday afternoon, and responding firefighters fought the blaze for almost 30 minutes before it was under control. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/28/15

Firefighters responded to an alarm at a home on Gotham Street on Tuesday. A fire started in the basement and spread before it was put out.

Dryer causes fire

The Valley Stream Fire Department responded to a blaze that broke out in a Gotham Street home’s basement on Tuesday. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/16/15

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