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Animal rights activists removed eight domesticated ducks from the grounds of the Rockville Links Country Club late last month that they say were being starved to death. The eight ducks are Peking … more

By Alex Costello | 2/19/14

Members of the Valley Stream Leo’s Club are mostly from Elmont Memorial High School and perform a range of community service activities.

Leo’s Club makes it mark

Serving the community has long been the mission of the Valley Stream Lions Club, a group of dedicated men and women who meet twice a month to think up ways to help others. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/11/13

Angelina Tracy and Ariadne Morales, both 10, had a blast on the rides.

Thousands flock to annual church fair

Despite losing one night to rain, organizers of Blessed Sacrament Church’s Family Festival say the third annual event was a success. The festival, which featured rides, games, entertainment, food and more, was held last Friday through Sunday along McKeon Avenue and in the church parking lot. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/7/13

Finding beauty beyond America's borders

Squads of muscled police officers in slate-colored jumpsuits crowded together on the sidewalk as we made our way up Stamboliiski Boulevard in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 23, two days after we touched down in the country’s capital. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/10/13

Members of the Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps show off turnout gear purchased last year, similar to equipment the grant will fund.

Ambulance corps gets grant for gear

Emergency responders from Wantagh, Levittown and surrounding communities will soon have better equipment to do their jobs, thanks to a grant secured by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/13/13

Kelley Eberhardt, Ann Marie Morgan, Brian Venisky and Casey Meaney gave their time to spruce up a section of Sunrise Highway between Horton and Satterie avenues.

Giving Valley Stream some curb appeal

The Long Island Rail Road trestle isn’t the liveliest of areas, but members of Envision Valley Stream and a few other community members sought to bring some life to the area on April 28 by adding some color. more

5/8/13

Thank a volunteer — or, even better, become one

Every community needs police officers, teachers, sanitation workers and elected leaders. But every community also needs volunteers, the people whose contributions mean so much yet so often go unnoticed. more

4/25/13

Blessed Sacrament Parish Outreach Center director Judy Miccio, fourth from right, is joined by volunteers Dave McKean, Charles McLaughlin, James Cunningham, Nancy Farrington, Mark Daley, Mary Gluck, James Riley and Angelina Bonfiglio who put baskets together for needy families in Valley Stream.

Blessed Sacrament helps out during Easter

There are many people across Valley Stream who do good deeds every day for no other reason than to help others in need. At Blessed Sacrament Church on North Central Avenue, these efforts can be seen year-round, especially during Easter. more

By Brian Croce | 4/3/13

Stefanie Kaufman, W.T. Clarke senior, was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Trying to erase a stigma

When W.T. Clarke High School senior Stefanie Kaufman received a letter from the White House — complete with the presidential seal and President Obama’s signature — informing her that she had won the President’s Volunteer Service Award, her initial reaction was not celebration, but relief. more

By David Weingrad | 3/1/13

Oceanside student named top volunteer

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards named an Oceanside Middle School student one of New York’s top youth volunteers of 2013. The national program, which focuses on outstanding volunteer … more

Aaron Axelson | 2/14/13

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