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Sean Hawkins, 2, got to check out a Valley Stream fire engine, and got some souvenir headgear, at the village’s annual Truck Day program for nursery school students last Friday afternoon at Hendrickson Park.

Trucks make a big impression on little ones

It’s not often you see a kid behind the wheel of a fire engine or construction vehicle, but last Friday, that was exactly the case in Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

Amy Bentley, who grew up in South Valley Stream, recently completed a video featuring more than 100 images of the community.

Documenting Valley Stream through pictures

Although its been 30 years since Amy Bentley has called Valley Stream her home, it’s a place that she thinks about often. Recently, she was inspired to create a photo montage capturing the community’s beauty, history and daily life, which can be found on You Tube. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

Kim Libertini, a science teacher at Valley Stream North High School, was named a master teacher by New York State.

North High teacher is tops

New York has recognized a Valley Stream North High School science teacher as one of the top educators in the state. Kim Libertini is one of 42 people on Long Island who have been named master teachers by the State University of New York. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

The entrance to the Community Center was covered with sandbags on April 30 after the lake at Hendrickson Park encroached on the building.

Community Center handles first flood

The Valley Stream Community Center, which was redesigned 2½ years ago to better withstand inevitable flooding, got its first test last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

Richard Vela, right, was given the Community Service Award during the April 26 ceremony at the VFW hall.

Trio honored by Friends of Bridge

For decades, Friends of Bridge has been providing substance abuse treatment to residents of Valley Stream and the surrounding area, and leaders of the organization know this work would not be possible without the help of volunteers and various partners in the community. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

Scavenger hunt winners, from left, Daisy Khan, Mary Ross, Timothy Camacho, Alyssa Jovellanos and Jennifer Borzumato were joined by Chamber leaders David Sabatino and Debbi Gyulay.

Scavenger hunt winners receive prizes

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce presented prizes to the winners of its first scavenger hunt on Monday night at Sip This. The hunt was held from April 22-28 throughout Valley Stream. Winners were chosen based on who completed the most accurate list in the fastest amount of time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

Central High School Japanese teacher Noriko Koide gives her students the instructions for an assignment.

Language comes alive at Central

Like all high schools, Valley Stream Central offers students the chance to learn to read, write and speak other languages. But unique to the school is a Japanese class that has been appearing the school’s course book for a decade. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/14

Leonard Lehrman, of Court Street Music in Valley Stream, will have his original opera, “Hannah,” performed later this year for the first time in the United States.

Valley Streamer brings Jewish opera to life

The sounds of opera have long appealed to Valley Stream resident Leonard Lehrman, who runs a music school from his home. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/30/14

Sun Valley, at the corner of Sunrise Highway and Rockaway Avenue, will have stores and apartments when it opens later this year.

Valley Stream has vision

According to Vision Long Island, Valley Stream has been doing a lot right lately. That’s why the regional organization will honor the village and a community group at its upcoming Smart Growth awards ceremony. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/30/14

Board members of the Valley Stream District 13 Educational Foundation meet the first Thursday night of each month at the James A. Dever School library.

Foundation looks to boost fundraising

Walk around any of Valley Stream District 13’s four elementary schools, and the contributions of the District 13 Educational Foundation are evident. Whether it’s the etched glass above the library doors, or SmartBoards in the classrooms, the foundation has been giving back for almost 20 years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/30/14

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