Monday, May 19, 2025
The Village of Valley Stream held its annual reorganization meeting on April 7 to formally install its elected officers to the board of trustees as well as to reshuffle and renew village government positions.
Political newcomer Sharon Daly was sworn in to begin her first elected term as trustee.
“I am humbled by the support I have received from the people of Valley Stream,” Daly said in a statement, “and look forward to working with the village board to represent all residents of this community I love,” she told the Herald.
Political veterans John Tufarelli and Dermond Thomas were sworn in and took the oath of office as village trustees, extending their place at Village for another four years. The board also appointed Thomas to serve as deputy mayor, succeeding Tufarelli, and James J. Hunter as village clerk.
Carol McKenna was appointed as the village historian, and the Valley Stream Herald, Newsday, and the Long Island Tribune were declared the official newspapers of the village. David Sabatino as Deputy Village Treasurer for Planning and Development. Sabatino was also appointed as a member of the village’s Community Economic Development team alongside Thomas McAleer and chairperson of the Sports, Parks, Arts, and Recreation Committee.
On Thursday, April 3, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Chief’s elections, with Mayor Fare and the Village Board present to oversee the ceremony and install the newly elected Chiefs, Officers, Wardens, and Third Battalion Delegate.
Anthony Capone was sworn in by Mayor Fare for his final year as Chief of Department. Assistant Chiefs Michael Colucci and Kyle O’Brien, along with the company officers, wardens, and third battalion delegate, also took their oaths. Chief Capone expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and dedication of the department’s members, wishing the newly elected officers a successful and safe year ahead. He also thanked the officers completing their terms for their service.
