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Mayor Ed Fare hung bat houses that Girl Scout Troop 2029 made for the park.

In recognition of the tens of thousands of well-tended trees in its parks, along its streets and in its residents’ yards, Valley Stream has been named a Tree City. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/13

Make sure your holiday season is safe

The holidays can, and should, be a time of bliss. Unfortunately, they are often a time of tragedy, with many dangers at home, on the roads and at the malls. more

12/20/12

Andy Kaufman led the Rising Star chorale group at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebration.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce lights up the holidays

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce brightened up the holiday season at this year’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Dec. 2. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/20/12

Merrick fire volunteer Ron Luparello, front, showed a Christmas tree to Bill and Selena Iger of Bellmore at the Merrick Fire Department’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale. The Igers bought the tree.

Merrick Fire Department hosts annual tree sale

With a cold rain falling in Merrick last Sunday afternoon, the weather outside was frightful. Still, local folks flocked to the Merrick Fire Department’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale at Empire Hose Company No. 3 on Merrick Avenue, across from the Merrick Library. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/14/12

Santa made a quick visit to the Franklin Square Munson/Fire Department prior to their tree lighting ceremony.

Trimming the tree at the Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department

Rain drove the annual Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department tree lighting indoors this year, but all present enjoyed the festive event. Community members and Franklin Square/Munson Firefighters … more

12/13/12

Rabbi Ytzchak Goldshmid and Mayor Ed Fare lit the menorah and spoke to the crowd at Station Plaza on Dec. 8.

Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas in Valley Stream

Last week was a very festive time in the community. On Dec. 4, North Valley Stream hosted its annual Christmas and Hanukkah celebration at the Matthew Giglio Plaza. more

12/12/12

Joe DiDominica of Dee's Nursery loads trees onto the DHL truck.

Sending 'Trees to Troops' from Dee's

Move over, Sandy — the holidays are here. The ongoing cleanup from October’s superstorm took a backseat on Monday morning during the ninth annual DHL Operation Holiday Cheer at Dees’ … more

By Mary Malloy and Aaron Axelson | 12/6/12

Santa greeted a large crowd after arriving in a Valley Stream fire truck.

With the flip of a switch, it’s Christmas in Valley Stream

“Ladies and gentlemen,” Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare announced to a crowd numbering in the hundreds shortly after 5 p.m. last Friday evening, “I’ve been informed that Santa is on his way.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/5/12

A tree blocks the entrance to Berg Avenue.

Scenes from Sandy in East Meadow

Hurricane Sandy came and went, decimating homes, trees, roads and practically everything in its path. more

By David Weingrad | 11/2/12

Three trees were reported down in the Village of Valley Stream by noon today. This one, on Boden Avenue, was being tended to by Highway Department crew members shortly after it was reported and did not cause any major damage to the surrounding area.

Sandy's impact being felt in Valley Stream

The brunt of Hurricane Sandy isn’t scheduled to hit the South Shore of Nassau County until this evening, but village officials and employees are already out in full force, gearing up for the impending storm. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 10/29/12

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