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This year’s resumption of the parade is being dedicated to Andrew Healey, parade president emeritus from 2020-2022.

VSFD march in local St. Patrick’s Parade

For the first time in three years, “the Parade that Shares and Cares” returned to the streets of Rockville Centre last Saturday. The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department took part … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/24/22

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department faced off against the Hewlett Fire Department in a flag football game in memory of Philip J. Clemens II.

Flag football game honors fallen firefighter

On Saturday, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department kept alive the annual tradition of playing the Hewlett Fire Department in a flag football game in honor of the late Phillip J. Clemens II. … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/17/22

An example of the fake letters being sent out to residence that are not sanctioned by Nassau County Fire Commission or Valley Stream Fire Department.

Fire Department warns of fake funding letters

Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department is warning residents of fake funding letters soliciting donations for the Fire Department’s fund drive. The department posted online examples of the … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/10/22

Edward Ochman, a 39-year veteran and ex-captain of the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department, died on Feb. 23. He was 70.

Edward Ochman, VSFD firefighter, dies at 70

Valley Stream resident and 39-year veteran and ex-captain for the Valley Stream Fire Department, Edward Ochman, died on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from complications of cardiovascular disease. He was … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/26/21

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

The Valley Stream Beautification Committee, currently in its infancy, would be charged with finding ways to make the neighborhood a more beautiful place to live. One idea that has been floated is a Mill Pond cleanup day.

Valley Stream Beautification Committee seeks members

A new effort is getting underway in Valley Stream to come up with ways to beautify the neighborhood. Although officially formed at the village board reorganization meeting on Sept. 21, the Valley … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/2/20

VSFD member reflects on volunteering amid a pandemic

When an emergency strikes, two questions flash through the mind of Michael Seltzer, a lieutenant in the Valley Stream Fire Department: Where’s the call, and what type of call is it?“When … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/13/20

On April 9, Mayor Ed Fare, far right, swore in Eugene O’Brien II, center, as the Valley Stream Fire Department’s new chief, Patrick Scanlon, second from left, as first assistant chief and Anthony Capone as second assistant chief.

Fire Department swears in chiefs

With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department held a private swearing-in ceremony April 9 to welcome a new chief and his assistants.About a dozen members … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/15/20

Valley Streamer Kevin Aburto had pizza delivered to the doctors and nurses at the intensive care unit at LIJ Valley Stream with funds that he raised on GoFundMe.

Valley Streamer collects funds, food for COVID-19 relief

Valley Streamer Kevin Aburto has a knack for helping. As a Sanitation Department employee, for the past four years he has helped organize a holiday toy drive through the village, and last … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/2/20

Mary DiCapua is the Valley Stream Fire Department’s first dedicated EMT volunteer. The department is seeking more people with her level of expertise, who are looking to serve their community but do not have an interest in firefighting, for its new EMS-only squad.

Village F.D. launches first EMS-only volunteer squad

About a year ago, Valley Streamer Mary DiCapua realized she was a people person. Working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, DiCapua, who earned a degree in photography from the Fashion Institute … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/5/20

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