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Staff prepared barriers at the Chicken Coop, also on Rockaway, to put diners there at ease amid the pandemic.

Restaurants in Valley Stream brace for the cold months

Summer gave restaurant patrons the chance to dine outdoors in relative safety. Many in Valley Stream took advantage of on-street dining after the village closed Rockaway Avenue to traffic in late … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/13/20

Customers enjoyed meal outside the Chicken Coop Restaurant Lounge early this summer.

Chicken Coop celebrates 10th anniversary

Ten years ago, when Diana Carrillo, owner of Chicken Coop Restaurant Lounge on Rockaway Avenue, first considered opening a Colombian restaurant, she said she didn’t imagine her dream would … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 11/12/20

Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/13/20

Standard Pour co-owner Darlene Gomez readied the front display for the incoming coffee shop on Rockaway Avenue. She plans to open sometime in mid October.

New coffee shop and neighborhood hangout coming to Rockaway Ave.

When Valley Stream’s Sip This closed in June, the neighborhood lost a cultural hub, which has hosted art, comedy, music shows and various other events over its nine years in business. Now … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/8/20

The UBS Arena is expected to open in time for the 2021-22 hockey season.

Northwell partners with Islanders on arena

Northwell Health has partnered with the New York Islanders and the UBS Arena to provide more community-based wellness programs and ensure people’s safety and well-being while inside the future … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/6/20

Brothers Tommy, left, and Anthony DiStefano, owners of the Valbrook Diner, plan to reopen the restaurant in the coming weeks after they embarked on a roughly six-month renovation.

Valbrook Diner to reopen after renovations

For nearly as long as they can remember, brothers Anthony and Tommy DiStefano knew they would own a restaurant together one day. “We’ve been in the diner business our whole … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/1/20

Students in the toddler gymnastics class with Sydney Balmir, a former student-teacher who went on to become a full-time instructor. Normally, the school offers classes for students aged 3 to adult, but has had to remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Valley Stream's Danse Xpressions asks community for help amid pandemic

In late February, Valley Stream dance studio Danse Xpressions celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding at a Lutheran Church in Queens, and shortly afterward, staff members and the parents of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/10/20

K-Fit Boutique Gym owner Karina Melo demonstrated how she has been conducting her daily virtual workout classes since pandemic forced the closure of her studio space. She plans to reopen in phases as restrictions loosened on Monday, Aug. 24.

Gyms reopen in Valley Stream to limited capacity

K-Fit Boutique Gym was created five years ago in the garage of personal trainer Karina Melo’s Valley Stream home. After growing her clientele, and a few iterations of her business, two years … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/27/20

Gyms in New York have been given the go-ahead to reopen Monday, according to an executive order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Gyms gear up for reopening in Valley Stream

With the official ok from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, gyms across the state will be able to reopen on Monday, Aug. 24 for the first time since their closure in mid March in a bid to stop the spread of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/21/20

With the Covid-19 infection rate continuing to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing gyms across Nassau and Suffolk counties to reopen.

At last — Cuomo lets gyms reopen at one-third capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Facilities … more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/20

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