The Village of Valley Stream’s deep-rooted pride for its veterans is unabashedly apparent. Look no further than its traffic-halting, flag-waving celebrations like the annual Memorial Day Parade …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/9/24
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It was a gray and overcast afternoon last Friday, but there was no shortage of patriotic color and spirit shown by the modest crowd of residents who came out to celebrate Veterans Day at the …
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11/17/22
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Rock and Wrap It Up, an award-winning anti-poverty think tank, has provided a veterans farmers market for residents of the Five Towns and Valley Stream since July 2020. Syd Mandelbaum, CEO of Rock …
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By Madeline Armstrong
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1/8/22
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The halls of the Valley Stream American Legion echoed on Saturday with shouts and the thud of stomping boots. “Right flank march,” went a command. “Left flank march,” went …
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By Peter Belfiore
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3/26/21
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The threads of history converged in parallel this Nov. 11 in Valley Stream and across the country.
Taking place amid the pandemic, Armistice Day as Veteran’s Day was initially …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/12/20
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When Valley Streamer Daniel Toy began U.S. Marine Corps basic training in July 2018, shortly after his graduation from Central High School, he never anticipated his first deployment would go as it …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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5/19/20
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After a five-year absence, the West Point Concert Band will return to Valley Stream, on Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. for a free concert, open to the public, as a part of the Village of Valley Stream’s …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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8/16/19
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Is Facebook responsible for genocide? It’s an unexpected question, and a frightening one, I know, but it’s one that must be asked. Hear me out.
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4/26/19
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Every Veterans Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices that those in the military have made for this country. Most visible are those who are affiliated with local veterans’ organizations . . .
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11/4/15
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Andrew Demarsico wasn’t sure what he wanted to do when he graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 2005, but he was always struck by the sight of a person in a crisp military uniform. …
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By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com
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9/11/15
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