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Jack Caputo, of Valley Stream, carries a tune during his 100th birthday celebration dinner at Filomena’s.
100-year-old: Good wife key to long life
Although the country was saddled in the largest economic depression in U.S. history, Jack Caputo said he’d want to relive the 1930s. That was when the recently turned 100-year-old Valley Stream resident met the love of his life, Bessie, and made her his wife. They’ve been together every since. more
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Ahmad Simmons, 7, gets a feel for what it may be like to be a first responder one day.
Fighting crime can be fun [Photo gallery]
The 5th Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department hosted its annual night out at the Green Acres Mall in South Valley Stream on Aug. 4. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime … more
Edwin Ortiz, of the blue team, runs through the obstacle course at Barrett Park. For its last major activity of the season, the summer camp hosted its Color Wars on Aug. 13 in which children split into two teams, red and blue, and competed in a variety of field day activities.
Red and blue battle at Barrett [Photo gallery]
The color guard for the Valley Stream Fire Department marches in the New York State Volunteer Firemen’s parade in Hicksville.
Marching with pride
The Valley Stream Fire Department won first place in the annual New York State Volunteer Firemen’s parade in Hicksville last Sunday afternoon. more
Joseph Marchione, left, and David Sabatino are the founders of Envision Valley Stream.
Your vision is their vision
David Sabatino and Joseph Marchione have a vision for Valley Stream — to see the community’s hopes and dreams come true. The pair of 23-year-olds will officially launch their new organization, Envision Valley Stream, next week to create a plan for the community’s future. more
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Officers of the Mill Brook Civic Association at the entrance to the community on Old Central Road. From left are Jack Cohn, Bob Brown, Lee Feinman and Marc Tenzer.
Civic group is still going strong
As one of the few remaining homeowner’s associations in Valley Stream, leaders of the Mill Brook Civic Association say their group is as strong as ever. Close to 40 percent of the community’s 811 homes have contributed to the civic association’s treasury. more
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Work on the tennis courts at Central High School.
A summer facelift
Schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District are under repair this summer, and officials say that all of the construction — masonry work, electrical upgrades and floor tile replacement — is scheduled to be completed by the start of the school year. more
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Maria Pusateri’s documentary “Vito After” examines the health issues Sept. 11 first responder Vito Friscia has been dealing with since the attacks.
‘Symbol of everyday heroes’
Though Maria Pusateri finished her documentary about the health of Sept. 11 responders four years ago, she is still working hard to get the word out about the film. “Vito After” features Valley Stream resident Vito Friscia, a now-retired New York City police detective who was at ground zero following the 2001 terrorist attacks. more
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Ben and Nicole talk at the park.
Summer camp is their lifestyle
The village's summer camp at Barrett Park doesn't just create good memories for the children. It's also an experience that is enjoyed by the counselors, many of whom have worked with the program for more than a decade. more
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Jake Byrnes received the Firemen’s Division award from Valley Stream Fire Chief Antonio Nuzzi and Assistant Chief Joe Fernandez, far left.
Revamped baseball awards night a homerun
With a host of new partnerships, the Valley Stream Baseball League, formerly known as the Mail League, held its annual awards night on Sept. 11 at the VFW hall. more
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