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VALLEY STREAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE! SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 54 YEARS Top 10 Reasons why you should join 1. Ongoing networking at monthly membership meetings with informative speakers.

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3. Receive local government updates.

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6. Community Involvement, Memorial Day Parade, 4th of July fireworks, Community networking night.

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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS

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e are proud to present our annual Valley Stream Almanac and Newcomer’s Guide, a special supplement to the Valley Stream Herald.

Those of us who live here know that Valley Stream is a wonderful place. In this little book, you’ll find many of the organizations and institutions that make it so very special.

The purpose of the Almanac is to expand upon what the Herald does each week: describe and celebrate this unique community and its many services and organizations.

For newcomers, the Almanac provides a comprehensive guide to all the community has to offer. Longtime residents and business leaders will also find it a handy reference guide.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Almanac. We’ve tried to make it the best guide Valley Stream ever published. We also hope you enjoy reading the Valley Stream Herald 52 weeks a year.

And no matter how far from home you find yourself, you can read an online version of the Herald at www.LIHerald.com. At our website, you can access the latest stories and special coverage of breaking news including election results.

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P.S. If you’re not currently receiving the Herald by mail each week, please see our ad on page 14 for subscription information or look for the enclosed subscription envelope, or find us online at www.liherald.com/subscribe.

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A special supplement to the

On the cover: Enjoying this summer at the village's camp program at Barrett Park are Julia Kulis, 8, James Sharp, 7, Caitlin Marten, 8, Laura Lewin, 7, Justin Ocampo, 9, Kibwe Basdeo, 8, and Olivia Thomas, 9.

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Cliff Lewis and Emma Cavalluzzo ride the swings at Hendrickson Park

Valley Stream EDITOR Andrew Hackmack RESEARCH Laura Cerrone PUBLISHERS Clifford-Richner Stuart Richner VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Michael Bologna VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Rhonda Glickman EXECUTIVE EDITOR John C. O'Connell ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Jill Kaplan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jeffrey Negrin PRODUCTION MANAGER Karen Mengel EDITORIAL DESIGNERS Alyson Goodman Kristen Edelman PHOTO EDITOR Christina Daly

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Central High School sophomore David Meltzer plays taps at the village's annual Memorial Day service.

Welcome .................................................................................3 About Valley Stream ..............................................................5 Mayor's Message ...................................................................6 Village of Valley Stream .........................................................8 Police Department..................................................................9 History .................................................................................10 Who's It Named For? ..........................................................11 Pagan-Fletcher Restoration..................................................11 Fire Department ...................................................................12 Libraries ................................................................................16 Schools ..................................................................................18 Parks and Recreation ...........................................................22 Seniors...................................................................................24 Health Services .....................................................................26 Post Office ............................................................................28 Franklin Hospital .................................................................30 Transportation .....................................................................31 Clubs and Organizations .....................................................32 Places of Worship .................................................................34 The Arts ................................................................................36 Annual Attractions...............................................................37 Elected Officials....................................................................39 Nassau County.....................................................................40 Town of Hempstead ............................................................40 Chamber of Commerce Greeting .......................................41 Chamber of Commerce Members ......................................42 Sanitation and Recycling......................................................45 How to Reach the Herald ...................................................46

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ABOUT VALLEY STREAM The area known as Valley Stream was first settled by Dutch colonists in the late 1630s. The Rockaway Indians sold to the Dutch West India company a large tract of land that includes present-day Valley Stream.

Early communities included Foster’s Meadow in the northwest, Hungry Harbor in the southwest and Tigertown in the northeast. In the early 1800s, residents of the area had to travel to Hempstead to get their mail. After Robert Pagan emigrated from Scotland in the 1840s, he sought a local post office and was told to come up with an original name for the community.

Looking at the valleys of the hilly section in the north and the streams running through the south end, the name Valley Stream was born.

VALLEY STREAM VILLAGE The village was incorporated in 1925. It was the third attempt as residents twice voted against incorporation in 1922.

The community has its own fire department and library, two train stations, more than 100 acres of parkland and is served by five different school districts. The village maintains about 90 miles of roads. Major roads in Valley Stream include Sunrise Highway (state Route 27), Merrick Road, Central Avenue, Mill Road, Rockaway Parkway and Rockaway Avenue. The section of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway is known as Gibson.

Population: The village has a population of 37,651, according to the 2011 population estimate. The village grew by about 1,100 residents between the 2000 and 2010 U.S. censuses.

There are about 12,200 housing units.

Demographics: According to the 2010 census, the population is 57 percent white, 19 percent African-American, 22 percent Hispanic and 11 percent Asian. About 75 percent of the population is 18 and older.

Government: The village has an elected five-member board, which includes a mayor and four trustees. There is also an elected village justice who presides over the municipal courts.

The day-to-day operations of the village are run by a clerk and department supervisors.

NORTH VALLEY STREAM A primarily residential community, North Valley Stream lies between the village of Valley Stream to the south, and Elmont and Franklin Square to the north. Students living in the east side of the community attend Valley Stream schools, and students in the Alden Terrace neighborhood to the west attend Elmont elementary and Sewanhaka high schools. The area is served by the Elmont Library, the Elmont and Malverne Fire Departments, and Sanitary District No. 6. The Southern State Parkway runs through the community, and Franklin Hospital and Valley Stream State Park are located here. Major local roads include Corona Avenue, Fletcher Avenue, North Central Avenue and Dutch Broadway.

Courtesy Joe Edison

The Hendrickson Park Lake looking north toward the pedestrian bridge.

Population: North Valley Stream has a population of 16,628 residents living in about 5,200 housing units, according to the 2010 census.

Demographics: According to the 2010 census, the population is 50 percent African-American, 29 percent white, 14 percent Hispanic and 13 percent Asian.

Government: North Valley Stream is governed by the Town of Hempstead, which includes an elected supervisor, six councilpersons, a town clerk and a receiver of taxes. The community is split between the 2nd and 3rd Council districts.

SOUTH VALLEY STREAM This small residential community lies in the southwest corner of Valley Stream, and is not part of the village. It is split

by Foster’s Creek. North of the creek is Mill Brook, a neighborhood of more than 800 homes and apartments. Tucked away in the community is Forest Road elementary, a District 30 schools. It is also home to the Green Acres Senior Center. Just north of the neighborhood is the Green Acres Mall property.

The community south of the creek is served by District 24 schools and is home to Robert W. Carbonaro elementary.

Students in South Valley Stream primarily attend South High School, located just behind Carbonaro.

Population: South Valley Stream has a population of 5,962 residents living in about 2,000 housing units, according to the 2010 census.

Demographics: According to the 2010 census, the population is 52 percent white, 22 percent African-American, 18 percent Asian and 10 percent Hispanic.

Government: South Valley Stream is governed by the Town of Hempstead and is covered by the 3rd Council district.

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VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM

Mayor's message activities for patrons of all ages. We are working hard to conDear Friends: It is my pleasure to extend greetings on behalf of our entire stantly upgrade and enhance the library’s facilities and programming. Thanks to our dedicated library board members, village board, Deputy Mayor John Tufarelli, Trustees Vincent Grasso, Dermond Thomas and Virginia Clavin-Higgins, and we plan to soon upgrade our Wi-Fi capabilities and provide Village Justice Robert Bogle. a 24-hour book drop. In the coming year we hope to bring a bright new Internet café to our library, as well as an outdoor Another year has passed, and as we welcome this latest reading room and other innovative improvements edition of the Valley Stream Almanac, I am happy for our residents’ enjoyment. Keep an eye out for to apprise you of the many interesting and excitall the latest developments at our beautiful library! ing aspects of our beautiful Incorporated Village of Valley Stream.

Our school system, consisting of three elementary districts that share a common Central High Established in 1843 and incorporated in School District, provides an excellent education for 1925, Valley Stream has a rich history. Today, more than 37,000 people reside in Valley Stream. our youth. Many of our Gibson residents belong Although it is a mere 30 minutes away from the to the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, yet are Ed Fare financial and cultural center of the world, Valley also invited to participate fully in the programs offered through the village.

Stream is truly a suburban oasis, rich in recreAbounding in civic spirit, Valley Stream is fortunate to ational, social and community character. We are home to more than 100 acres of undeveloped parkland, affording our have a uniquely dedicated group of citizens who donate their residents a plethora of activities. From baseball and soccer time and talents to the betterment of our community. Some of fields to basketball and tennis courts, a miniature golf course our village’s volunteers include the members of the Historical Society and the brave men and women of the Fire Departand fantastic state-of-the-art pool complex, recreational ment. We also have first-rate Auxiliary Police and Civilian opportunities for all ages abound. Over the past year, as promised, we opened a brand new skate park, as well as a de- Patrols, and organizations catering to residents of all ages, lightful new dog park. These modern facilities are among only from our Youth Council to our Silver Threads.

As a lifelong Valley Streamer, I am proud to call this a handful in the region, and they are right here in the heart of our village for Valley Streamers to enjoy! village my home. The entire village board joins me in urging you to take advantage of all that is offered here. Please visit Valley Stream’s Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is a busy center of learning for adults and children alike, offering our website frequently at www.vsvny.org to stay informed of news and events year round. books, movies and a vast array of intellectual and social

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Valley Stream's elected officials, from left, Village Justice Robert Bogle, Mayor Ed Fare, Deputy Mayor John Tufarelli and trustees Virgina Clavin-Higgns, Vincent Grasso and Dermond Thomas.

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VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM VILLAGE HALL 123 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-4200 www.vsvny.org

MEETINGS Work sessions are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. Regular business meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom. The schedule may change due to holidays. Public comment on any village matter is heard following the regular agenda of each business meeting.

VILLAGE OFFICIALS Mayor: Edwin A. Fare ■ Deputy Mayor: John Tufarelli ■ Trustees: Virginia Clavin-Higgins, Vincent Grasso, Dermond Thomas ■ Village Clerk: Robert Barra ■ Deputy Village Clerk: Richard DeAngelis ■ Village Justice: Robert G. Bogle Court convenes most Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

■ Treasurer: Michael Fox ■ Deputy Treasurer: Robert Fumagalli ■ Auxiliary Police: Richard Vela ■ Recreation Supervisor: Tom Roberts ■ Parks Supervisor: Phil Tondi ■ Sanitation and Recycling Supervisors: Phil Caroleo and Wayne Mastrangelo ■ Building Inspector: Thomas Viani ■ Building Department Superintendent: Tom McAleer ■ Highway Supervisor: Tim Leahy ■ Public Safety Supervisor: Thomas DiSimone ■ Zoning Board Chairman: Ken Bond ■

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POLICE ALL DEPARTMENTS: 573-6500 NASSAU COUNTY POLICE COMMISSIONER: Thomas V. Dale 5TH PRECINCT COMMANDER: Robert Psoinas DETECTIVE DIVISION: Detective Lt. Keechant Sewell The Village of Valley Stream, Valley Stream South, North Valley Stream and the Green Acres Mall all come under the protection of the Fifth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department.

A police substation is located at the Green Acres Mall, and there are also police booths at Hendrickson Park, Arlington Avenue Park and the Gibson train station.

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The Police Activities League sponsors activities for the youth of Valley Stream.

The Fifth Precinct also includes Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Garden City South, Lakeview, Village of Floral Park, North Lynbrook

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VALLEY STREAM HISTORY 1640 The area that is now Valley Stream is purchased by the Dutch West India Company from the Rockaway Indians.

1812 New York state establishes the Common School System. The area now encompassing Valley Stream is organized under School District 9 — near Rockaway and School District 13.

1843 Valley Stream gets its name.

Robert Pagan, a Scot, was responsible for the designation.

1858 The first schoolhouse in the area was built in District 13. It was on the site of the present-day Wheeler Avenue School playground.

1869 The South Side Railroad began

Courtesy Henry Waldinger Memorial Library

The old Valley Stream Public Library on Rockaway Avenue.

1903 The Toonerville Trolley began operation running from Jamaica to Freeport, passing through Valley Stream.

stopping in Valley Stream and a branch was constructed to connect the main line with the Rockaways.

house is built on Wheeler Avenue to serve District 13.

1879 A one-room schoolhouse was built on Hawthorne Avenue as an annex for the Hewlett School District.

1907 Brooklyn Avenue School is built in District 24. It remains the oldest remaining school in Valley Stream.

1885 The Clear Stream Pumping Station was built to supply three million gallons of water a day for Brooklyn.

1910 An all-day carnival was held in Valley Stream, featuring a concert

by Galvin’s military band, a children’s parade, crowning of a king and queen, torchlight parade and a grand ball.

1894 School District 24 was created and a one-room schoolhouse was built.

1896 The first telephone connection was completed in Valley Stream.

1898 New York City is incorporated.

Valley Stream becomes part of Nassau County.

■ A group of local men met at Golder’s Grocery store and collected money to purchase the first fire truck — a handdrawn ladder and bucket truck.

■ The Nassau Hook and Ladder Company formed, the first company of the Valley Stream Fire Department.

1901 The Corona Avenue Firehouse opened.

1902 Holy Name of Mary Parish was founded. The first pastor was The Rev. Peter P. McGovern.

1905 An eight-room wooden school-

1912 St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church held its first service — in German — at the Corona Avenue Firehouse.

1920 A sudden rise in temperature in March caused an early thaw following a bad winter, flooding much of the village.

1921 The Valley Stream Record newspaper begins to publish.

1922 Developer William R. Gibson bought 500 acres of land on Roosevelt Avenue and began building hundreds of homes.

■ School District 30 was formed.

■ Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was formed at Trinity Chapel.

1923 The Outlaw newspaper begins

to publish in Valley Stream.

1924 The eight-room Clear Stream Avenue School opened.

1925 Valley Stream becomes an incorporated village. Henry Waldinger was elected president.

■ Wheeler Avenue School in District 13 and the Franklin Avenue School in District 24 open.

■ Valley Stream Central High School was established, using a former wood frame grade school on Wheeler Avenue.

1926 The Toonnerville Trolley was eliminated.

■ The Outlaw newspaper changes its name to the Valley Stream Mail and Gibson Herald.

1927 The village president title was changed to mayor.

1929 The Gibson train station opened.

■ Valley Stream Central High School opened at its present location.

■ Curtiss Airfield opened on the site of the present-day Green Acres Mall.

1929 Arthur J. Hendrickson was elected the second mayor.

1932 Temple Gates of Zion was established.

1933 Curtiss Airfield closed.

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VALLEY STREAM HISTORY Continued from previous page

1936 Village Hall moved into the old Bank of Valley Stream building on Rockaway Avenue.

The band shell opened on the Village Green.

■ Village Hall opened at its new location on Central Avenue.

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1941 The village acquired Firemen’s Field to serve as a recreation center.

1956 Green Acres Mall was built.

1943 The Valley Stream Mail League

1958 The village acquired the southern portion of the state park, now Hendrickson Park.

was established.

1950 Blessed Sacrament Parish was established.

1960 The Valley Stream pool opened at Hendrickson Park.

1952 Sunrise Highway was widened to six lanes.

1962 The Henry Waldinger Library

1955 Temple Hillel on Rosedale Road

moved into its present-day location behind Village Hall.

was established.

■ North and South high schools were constructed.

1967 The Silver Threads senior club was formed.

1969 The band shell was renamed for John M. Smith, the first conductor of the Community Band.

1974 The Monica Village senior complex was built between Hicks Street and Payan Avenue.

1990 The Valley Stream Herald was founded. The first editor was Martha Jacovides.

1992 The Pagan-Fletcher Restoration opened on Hendrickson Avenue as a local history museum.

1999 Ed Cahill became the village’s

1963 Franklin General Hospital was established.

mayor and served until his death in 2010.

WHO'S IT NAMED FOR Henry Waldinger Memorial Library — Henry Waldinger, elected the village’s first mayor, then called president, in 1925. Returned to office in 1927 and served intermittent terms through 1966.

Hicks Street — Louis A. Hicks, elected the second president of Valley Stream in 1926.

A.J. Hendrickson Park — Arthur J. Hendrickson, lifelong Valley Stream resident who was elected mayor in 1929.

Barrett Park — Julius E. Barrett, village trustee from 1956-1964.

Monica Village — Charles J. Monica, elected village trustee in 1956 and succeeded Henry Waldinger as mayor in 1966.

Gibson neighborhood — William R. Gibson, housing developer who built hundreds of homes south of Sunrise Highway beginning in 1922 and constructed the Gibson train station.

John Smith Band Shell — John Smith, coordinator of music for the Central High School District in the early 1950s and first conductor of the Valley Stream Community Band.

Edward W. Cahill Memorial Park — Edward Cahill, mayor of Valley Stream from 1999 until his death in 2010. Formerly Mill Pond Park.

Courtesy Village of Valley Stream

Ed Ochman, Mike Field and Richard Cassidy hang a new sign at the Pagan-Fletcher house.

PAGAN-FLETCHER RESTORATION The Pagan-Fletcher Restoration house, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream, was owned by Robert Pagan, who named Valley Stream. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is operated by the Valley Stream Historical Society. It is restored as a splendid example of a Victorian home.

Visit the oldest gas station in Nassau County on the property, and the Country Store, run by Valley Stream Historical Society volunteers.

The Restoration is open for tours on Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m., or by special group appointment. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Call (516) 872-4159 or e-mail vshistorical@earthlink.net.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

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he Valley Stream Fire Department is a 100 percent volunteer organization made up of about 250 members.

It has been serving the Valley Stream community for more than 110 years.

It is one of the largest and most elite departments in Nassau County. The men and women of this department take great pride in providing the best fire and medical services to local residents and businesses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The Valley Stream Fire Department is led by its three chiefs. It operates four engines, two hook and ladders, one heavy rescue unit and two ambulances located in five firehouses throughout the village. The firefighters’ training and equipment, both firematically and medically, are state-of-the-art. They are capable of handling nearly any emergency that arises.

The Fire Department also has a fire prevention trailer, used to educate children about fire safety in the home. It is regularly seen at schools in Valley Stream during October, which is Fire Prevention Month, as well as other times throughout the year.

Although the Valley Stream Fire Department is just a phone call away, there are some things that you can do to keep your family and property safe. Make sure your home is equipped with smoke detectors, test them at least once a month and change the batteries at least twice a year. Carbon monoxide is deadly. The use of a carbon monoxide detector could save your life. Practice Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH) with your family so you can have an escape route and meeting place planned should a fire occur in your home. Also, if your clothing catches fire, remember to stop, drop and roll.

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Chief John Beck, first Assistant Chief Charles Brocher and second Assistant Chief James Ervolino.

CHIEFS Chief of Department John Beck Jr. First Assistant Chief Charles Brocher Second Assistant Chief James Ervolino

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Every October the Valley Stream Fire Department visits local schools for Fire Prevention Month.

Above, Matt Roth talks to students at the William L. Buck School.

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LIBRARIES Students from the South High School Cultural Society perform in a Chinese New Year celebration in the children's room at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream.

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HENRY WALDINGER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Serving the Village of Valley Stream and South Valley Stream 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream 11580 (behind Village Hall) www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst 825-6422

ELMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Mamie Eng, director Jaclyn Kunz, children’s librarian

Serving North Valley Stream and East Franklin Square 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont 11003 www.elmontlibrary.org 354-5280 Reference Desk: Ext. 1002 Children's Services: Ext. 1005 Young Adult Services: Ext. 247

Board of Directors:

Carolee Ciulla, librarian in charge

Ida D’Angelo, president Joan Carter, vice president Helene Mastromarino, John F. McDonough and Joseph Edison, trustees Meets the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August at 7:30 p.m.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Wednesday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Children’s Department: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Regular programs: Adults: Movie matinees, book discussion group, computer and technology classes Teens: Anime club, crafts and games nights Children: Lego Club, story times, crafts and games, Reader's theater, cultural performances

Board of Directors: Joanne Mazzeo, president Patrick Nicolosi, vice president Maria Gregori, Monique Hardial, Kathleen Harsch, Ellice Bekier and Kathleen Rau, trustees Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Saturday (September to June) 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday (July to Labor Day) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Noon to 4:45 p.m.

Closed Sundays from Fathers’ Day to Labor Day

Regular programs: Adults: Movie showings, musical performances, book discussions, exercise programs, support groups, computer classes Teens: Cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts workshops, book discussions Children: Story times, fitness programs, movie showings, Chess Club, book clubs, arts and crafts

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SCHOOLS VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT The Valley Stream Central High School District was formed in 1925 as Central High School District No. 1, to serve the three elementary school districts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 13, 24 and 30. The present Central High School on Fletcher Avenue opened in 1929. Prior to that, students attended a Central High School on Wheeler Avenue, which was torn down following the building of the new school.

Memorial Junior High, a few blocks north of Central, opened in 1952 to ease crowding at the high school. North and South High Schools, approved on the same referendum in 1953, were built in identical architectural styles, and both opened in 1955, completing the present makeup of the high school district.

Today there are about 4,700 students in four schools, with a professional staff of more than 450. The nine-member Board of Education consists of three representatives from each elementary school district.

The high school district has a rich academic program, with more than 20 Advanced Placement course offerings and a career and technical education program. About 95 percent of graduates go on to either a two- or four-year college.

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Board of Education Anthony Iadevaio, president Elise Antonelli, vice president Frank Chiachiere, Kenneth Cummings, Joseph DiSibio, Jeanne Greco Jacobs, Donna LaRocco, Carolyn Pean and Larry Trogel, trustees Mary Colgan, district clerk Business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.

Administrative Offices at Memorial Junior High School 1 Kent Road, Valley Stream 11580 872-5601 www.vschsd.org Dr. William Heidenreich, superintendent of schools Dr. Thomas Troisi, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Wayne Loper, assistant superintendent for finance and operations Dr. Tracey Nekulak, assistant superintendent for personnel and administration Dr. Jennifer Gallagher, director of instruction, funded programs and grants Patrice Dobies, director of special education Jill Vogel, director of guidance Todd Holly, director of fine and performing arts Scott Stueber, director of athletics Adult Education 872-7705

Central High School seniors posed for their family and friends at the annual pre-prom festivities.

Central High School (Grades 10-12) 135 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 561-4400 Dr. Joseph Pompilio, principal Jacques Blaine and Robert Milani, assistant principals PTSA: Patty Farrell, president Memorial Junior High (Grades 7-9) 320 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 872-7700 Anthony Mignella, principal John Squadrito and Bret Strauss, assistant principals PTSA: Patty Farrell, president North High School (Grades 7-12) 750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square 11010 564-5500 Clifford Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell, principal Jennifer Buonaspina and David Trizano, assistant principals PTSA: Danni Werner, president Spartan Club: Paul Kay, president South High School (Grades 7-12) 150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream 11581 791-0300 Maureen Henry, principal Jacquelin Allen and Kara Jacobson, assistant principals PTSA: Venice Dunn and Julie Olson, co-presidents Parents Club: Bill Gillespie and Diane Winter, co-presidents

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SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 13 Wheeler Avenue School sixthgraders, from left, Amari Williams, Mia Peredo, Andrew Peik and Kiana Agee show off a project they did comparing brains and brawn after studying Greek mythology.

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Valley Stream District 13 is the oldest and largest of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts. There are about 2,200 students in its four schools, serving grades K-6. District 13 has a staff of about 200 teachers and administrators.

The district encompasses part of the Village of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Malverne, Franklin Square and Elmont. It values close community-school partnerships. Parents are included as active members on shared decision-making teams, building action planning committees and staff hiring committees.

District 13’s motto, “Where children come first,” reflects a program that enables children to become independent, responsible, self-confident and motivated toward lifelong learning.

Board of Education Jeanne Greco Jacobs, president Sean Douglas, vice president Frank Chiachiere, Joseph DiSibio, Debra Evans, Joan Gartner and William Stris, trustees Denise Michels, district clerk Business meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School, unless otherwise noted in the school calendar.

Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, superintendent of schools Meredith Brosnan, assistant superintendent for business Lisa Sells-Asch, assistant superintendent for special services Caroline Schozer, coordinator of curriculum and assessment James A. Dever School (Grades K-6) 585 Corona Ave., Valley Stream 11580 568-6120 Darren Gruen, principal PTA: Debra Kalb and Linetta Plevritis, co-presidents Howell Road School (Grades K-6) 1475 Howell Road, Valley Stream 11580 568-6130 Frank Huplosky, principal PTA: Jeanette Wilson and John Brewington, president Wheeler Avenue School (Grades 1-6) 1 W. Wheeler Ave., Valley Stream 11580 568-6140 Dr. Gayle Steele, principal PTA: Christine O'Toole and Christine Picarella, co-presidents Willow Road School (Grades K-6) 880 Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square 11010 568-6640 Stephanie Capozzoli, principal PTA: Denise Fishman and Deanna Gisonda, co-presidents

Administrative Offices James A. Dever School 568-6100 www.valleystream13.com

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Holy Name of Mary R. C. School (Nursery, Pre K - 8) 90 South Grove St., Valley Stream 11580 825-4009 www.hnomschool.org Richard A. McMahon, principal

Valley Stream Christian Academy (Grades K-12) 12 E. Fairview Ave., Valley Stream 11580 823-0022 or 561-6122 www.vscaschool.org Sandra Shanhai, principal

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SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 24 Valley Stream District 24 educates about 1,100 students in grades K-6. Children attend one of three elementary schools.

Historic Brooklyn Avenue School, built in 1907, is the oldest school building still operating in Valley Stream District 24 has a superior outdoor education program.

Every fifth-grader takes an overnight trip to Caumsett Park with an enriched curriculum, and every sixth-grader spends one full week at the Ashokan Reservoir in upstate New York in an educational experience to last a lifetime. The district also has a foreign language program and leading edge technology.

Board of Education Anthony Iadevaio, president Paul DePace, vice president Donna LaRocco, Carole Meaney, Frank Nuara, Lisa Pellicane and Larry Trogel, trustees Joan LoBello, district clerk Business meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School.

Administrative Offices William L. Buck School 256-0153 www.valleystreamdistrict24.org Dr. Edward Fale, superintendent of schools Dan Onorato, assistant superintendent Dr. Lisa Conte, director of curriculum Brooklyn Avenue School (Grades K-6) 24 Brooklyn Ave.,Valley Stream 11581 256-0165 Dr. Scott Comis, principal PTA: Desmond Ross, president

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William L. Buck School reading teacher Richard Kerin greeted students as the cat in the hat.

William L. Buck School (Grades K-6) 75 Horton Ave., Valley Stream 11581 256-0160 Mark Onorato, principal PTA: John Maier and Kim Wheeler, co-presidents Robert W. Carbonaro School (Grades K-6) 50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream 11581 791-5456 Rosario Iacono, principal PTA: Donna D'Andrea and Petra Tarrant, co-presidents

HEWLETT-WOODMERE DISTRICT 14 Administrative Offices 1 Johnson Place, Woodmere 11598 792-4800 www.hewlett-woodmere.net Joyce Bisso, superintendent

Board of Education Stephanie Gould, president Steven Witt, vice president Marcy Goldberg, Harold Kislik, Cheryl May, Scott McInnes and Jill Stern, trustees Franklin Early Childhood Center (Pre K-K) 1800 Henrietta Place, Hewlett 11557 Bonnie Epstein, principal

Ogden Elementary School (Grades 1-5) 875 Longview Ave., Valley Stream 11581 792-4700 Dina Anzalone, principal Woodmere Middle School (Grades 6-8) 1170 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett 11557 792-4368 Richard Berkowitz, principal George W. Hewlett High School (Grades 9-12) 60 Everit Ave., Hewlett 11557 792-4100 Thomas Russo, principal

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SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 30 Administrative Offices 175 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 285-9880 www.valleystream30.com Dr. Nicholas Stirling, superintendent of schools Lisa Rutkoske, assistant superintendent for business Gerard Poole, assistant to the superintendent for curriculum and instruction Andrew Hackmack/Herald

Shaw Avenue School teacher Sandra Aragona speaks to students on the first day of school.

Valley Stream District 30 serves about 1,500 students in grades K-6. Clear Stream Avenue School is the oldest building, opening in 1924. Shaw Avenue and Forest Road schools were built in the early 1950s. Clear Stream Avenue's kindergarten students attend Shaw Avenue.

In addition to the core New York State academic program, District 30 integrates a wide variety of enriched programs for students including gifted and talented education, before and after school clubs, performing arts programs, integrated technology projects and home-school connections to support a well-rounded educational experience.

Board of Education Carolyn Pean, president Cristobal Stewart, vice president Elise Antonelli, Kenneth Cummings and James Lavery, trustees Anne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, district clerk Business meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.

Clear Stream Avenue School (Grades 1-6) 60 Clear Stream Ave., Valley Stream 11580 872-4333 John Singleton, principal Yannie Chon, assistant principal PTA: Martine Jolibois and Leslyn Mitchell, co-presidents Forest Road School (Grades K-6) 16 Forest Road, Valley Stream 11581 791-6134 Erin Malone, principal PTA: Onika McDonald and Savida Mangaru, co-presidents Shaw Avenue School (Grades K-6) 99 Shaw Ave.,Valley Stream 11580 872-4320 Johane Ligonde, principal Amy Pernick, assistant principal PTA: Marianne Estevez, president

NURSERY SCHOOLS Grace United Methodist Nursery School 21 S. Franklin Ave., Valley Stream 11580 825-2354 Diane Panzarino, director gmns21@aol.com www.gracevsny.org The Wooden Shoe Nursery School 1049 Hunter Ave., Valley Stream 11580 285-6558 Rose Marie Meyer, director www.thewoodenshoe.com woodenshoeschool@yahoo.com New Hope Lutheran Day School 60 Oliver Ave., Valley Stream 11580 285-0815 Samantha Bowrosen, director www.newhopelc.tripod.com newhopeluth@optonline.net

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Day Care and Pre-K Center 865 Prescott St., North Valley Stream 11580 872-2826 Annmarie Moreno, director Academic Munchkins Nursery School 47 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 256-0096 Vivian Stein, director www.academicmunchkins.com Precious Spirit Childcare 50 Rose Ave., Valley Stream, 11580 341-7333 Dorena Malandruccolo, director Robin Cohen, supervisor Holy Trinity Nursery School 54 Brooklyn Ave., Valley Stream 11581 872-4702 Sally Weiss, director www.holytrinityepiscopalvs.org

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VILLAGE PARKS Parks Division Firemen’s Field Emerson Place and Albermarle Avenue 825-4121 Phil Tondi, supervisor

Recreation Division Firemen's Field clubhouse 120 Albermarle Ave. 825-8571 Tom Roberts, director

Parks Arthur J. Hendrickson Park 123 W. Merrick Road Facilities: Basketball courts, running, walking and biking track, fitness trail, bocce court, handball court, tennis courts, playground, 18-hole miniature golf course, community meeting rooms Pool complex at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park 123 W. Merrick Road Facilities: Olympic swimming pool, dive pool, children’s interactive area, locker rooms, sun deck, concession stand Season: Second Saturday in June through Labor Day Activities: Swimming lessons for children 18 months through 12 years old, family movie nights, adult and teen pool dances, lifeguard training courses.

Julius E. Barrett Park Cochran Place and Jadwin Street 791-2845 Facilities: Baseball, softball and soccer fields, playground, basketball and handball courts Firemen’s Memorial Field and Clubhouse Emerson Place and Albermarle Avenue Parking lot entrance on Albermarle Avenue at Fenimore Street Facilities: Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, playground, concession stand Edward W. Cahill Memorial Park Sunrise Highway and Mill Road Facilities: Mill Pond Arlington Park West Merrick Road and Arlington Avenue Facilities: Soccer field, playground Valley Stream Dog Park Village Green adjacent to Long Island Rail Road tracks Facilities: Small area for dogs up to 30 pounds, and large area for dogs more than 30 pounds. Each area includes obstacles, water and benches.

Membership: $18 a year for village residents and $55 for Central High School District residents.

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Valley Stream's newest recreational facility, the dog park, is located at the Village Green.

Valley Stream Skate Park Roller hockey rink on Sunrise Highway, just west of Long Island Rail Road station.

Facilities: Portable street course obstacles including edges, banks, ramps, steps and railings.

Membership: $18 a year for village residents and $55 for Central High School District residents. Must be at least 7 years old to use park.

Recreation Summer programs: ■ Camp Barrett – Every weekday morning, weather permitting, from late June through mid-August. Open to village and Central High School District residents. For children in pre-K through sixth grade.

■ Tennis lessons – Beginner program for children ages 5-12.

Each session is six 45-minute lessons, held afternoons in July and August.

■ Sports skills camps – Week-long skills camps, led by coaches from the Central High School District. Morning programs in soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball and football at Firemen’s Field. Evening programs in basketball and volleyball at Memorial Junior High School.

Other seasonal programs: Martial Arts – Beginner program for children ages 5-12. Five 45-minute lessons. Offered in the summer and winter.

■ Arts and Crafts – Open to children ages 5-10. Summer sessions are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Fall, winter and spring sessions are Saturday mornings.

■ Woodworking – Open to children ages 7-12. Summer sessions are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Fall, winter and spring sessions are Saturday mornings.

■ Adult exercise program – Taught by a personal trainer, focusing on cardiovascular endurance and muscle strengthening. There are 10 one-hour classes in the summer session, and 20 one-hour classes in the fall and spring sessions. Classes are at the Firemen’s Field Clubhouse.

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Fees applicable to all programs.

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PARKS State Parks

Town of Hempstead Parks

Long Island State Parks Regional Headquarters P.O. Box 247 Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, 11702 (631) 669-1000 www.nysparks.com

Town of Hempstead Parks and Recreation Commission 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead 11550 292-9000 www.toh.li Brook Road Park, Valley Stream 11581 (Mill Brook area) Tennis, volleyball, basketball, playground

Valley Stream State Park Southern State Parkway Exit 15A P.O. Box 670, Valley Stream 11582 825-4128

Echo Park 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead 11552 483-7400

Hempstead Lake State Park 525 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead 11552 766-1029

Lido Town Park 630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach 11561 431-6650

Jones Beach Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 11793 785-1600

Lido Golf Course 255 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach 11561 889-8181 Waiting time: 889-8080

Nassau County Parks

Rath Park 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square 11010 488-1843

Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums Eisenhower Park, East Meadow 11554 572-0200 www.nassaucountyny.gov

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SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES Alzheimer’s Day Care Program Herrick’s Community Center 999 Herricks Road New Hyde Park 11040 742-0851 Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RECREATION GROUPS Father McKeon Over 50 Senior Club Blessed Sacrament Church 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 568-1027 Nancy Farrington, president Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month

Franklin Hospital Adult Day Care Program 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6630 Debra Marie Salmontan Vidal, director

Green Acres Senior Center 400 Flower Road, Building 10 Valley Stream 11580 872-8810 Lucianne Paulin-Carter, coordinator Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) 158 Third St., Suite 4 Mineola 11501 742-2050 Jolene Boden, director www.jasa.org

HOUSING

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Silver Threads 120 Albermarle Ave. 825-8571 Barbara Diglio, coordinator Meets at the Firemen's Field Clubhouse in Valley Stream

SERVICES Nassau County Department of Senior Affairs 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 260, Uniondale 11553 227-8900 Lisa Murphy, deputy commissioner www.nassauny.gov/ nyconnects Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment 200 N. Franklin St. Hempstead 11550 485-8100 Johanna Scarlata, commissioner

Aliye Emin works the Green Acres Senior Center annual holiday bazaar.

AARP 780 Third Ave., 33rd Floor New York 10017 (866) 227-7442 www.aarp.org/states/ny nyaarp@aarp.org Discounts on Bus and LIRR transportation 228-4000 Medicare (800) MEDICARE Senior Citizen Law Project 1 Helen Keller Way Hempstead 11550 292-8100 Social Security Administration 84 N. Main St. Freeport 11520 (866) 593-1898 www.ssa.gov

Veterans Service Agency 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-6560 Veterans Health Care Clinic Veterans Affairs Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport 11768 (631) 261-4400

CARE PROGRAMS A. Holly Patterson Geriatric Center 875 Jerusalem Ave. Uniondale 11553 572-1400 Larry Slatky, administrator CARES: People with Cognitive, Physical and Emotional Frailties 1355 Noel Ave. Hewlett 11557 374-9278 or 374-9253 Ellen Tolle, program director

Town of Hempstead Housing Authority 760 Jerusalem Ave. Uniondale 11553 485-9666 Ronnie Lawrence, executive director STAR (School Tax Relief Program) Department of Assessments 240 Old Country Road 4th floor Mineola 11501 571-1500 People over 65 may qualify for reductions of property taxes.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

IN-HOME SERVICES Senior Respite Care 50 Clinton St., Suite 107 Hempstead 11550 539-0150 ext. 218 Carol O'Neill, program director www.eacinc.org

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HEALTH SERVICES Hospitals Franklin Hospital 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 L.I. Jewish Medical Center 270-27 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 (718) 470-7000 Long Beach Medical Center 455 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 897-1000 Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 705-2525 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 St. Josephs Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 North Shore-LIJ Plainview Hospital 888 Old Country Road Plainview 11803 719-3000 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 Peninsula Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation 51-15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 734-2000 Cohen Children's Hospital 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 470.3000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd.

Roslyn 11576 562-6000 St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 869-7000 South Nassau Communities Hospital 1 Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 632-3000

Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333 Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003 Cocaine Anonymous (212) 262-2463 Confide, Inc. 30 Hempstead Ave., Suite H9 Rockville Centre 11570 764-5522 Family Anonymous 1-800-736-9805 Gam-Anon Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (877) 442-4248 LINK Center for Drug Info Inc. 185 Merrick Road, Suite 2D Lynbrook 11563 887-4848 L.I. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 114 Old Country Road, Suite 114 Mineola 11501 747-2606 Mineola Community Treatment Center 366 Jericho Turnpike Mineola 11501 742-4015 Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 827-9500 Nassau County Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hotline: 481-4000 Admin: 227-7007 Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250, West Hempstead 11552 481-2890 For the Disabled ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens withHandicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946 Helen Keller Services for the Blind 485-1234

NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped 50 Clinton St., Suite 208 Hempstead 11550 564-4311 www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/ cbvh

South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guiylombardo Ave Freeport 11520 868-3030 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under)

Office for the Physically Challenged 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Uniondale 11553 227-7399

Special Services AHRC Nassau 189 Wheatley Road Glen Head 11545 626-1000

United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of Nassau County 380 Washington Ave. Roosevelt 11575 378-2000 www.ucpn.org Mental Health Family and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 100 E. Old Country Road Mineola 11501 746-0350 FEGS Mental Health Facility 175 Fulton Ave., Suite 309 Hempstead 11550 485-5710 (Outpatient services) Long Island Crisis Center 750 Martin Ave. Bellmore 11710 826-0244 Hotline: 679-1111 (24-hour crisis hotline and suicide prevention services) Mental Health Association of Nassau County 16 Main St., Hempstead 11550 489-2322 Nassau County Department of Mental Health 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Suite 200, Uniondale 11553 227-7057 Peninsula Counseling Center 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. Valley Stream 11580 569-6600 www.peninsulacounseling.org Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline 15 Grumman Road W. Bethpage 11714 222-2293 South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 1 Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 377-5400

Epilepsy Foundation of L.I. 506 Stewart Ave. Garden City 11530 739-7733 www.efli.org Ezra Center for People with Disabilities (Freidberg JCC) 15 Neil Court, Oceanside 11572 766-4341

AIDS Hotline (800) 462-6785 HIV, AIDS, STD Hotline (800) 541-AIDS

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) 191 Sweet Hollow Road Old Bethpage 11804 870-1600 www.familyres.org

American Association of Kidney Patients of Long Island (800) 749-2257 www.aakp.org

Friends of Hospice 1845 Northern Blvd.

Manhasset 11030 627-6376

American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 532 Broadhollow Road, Suite 118, Melville 11747 (631) 414-1126 www.jdrf.org/longisland

American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite LL10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart and Stroke Association 125 E. Bethpage Road, Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447 American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memoria Highway Hauppauge 11788 (631) 265-3848 www.alany.org Arthritis Foundation 501 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 2 Melville 11747 (631) 427-8272 www.arthritis.org Birthright International (Anti-abortion counseling) 1859 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh 11793 785-4070 Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 Breast Cancer Hotline (800) 877-8077

Lupus Alliance of America 2255 Centre Ave., Suite 101 Bellmore 11710 783-3370 www.lupusliqueens.org Multiple Sclerosis Society 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 100 Melville 11747 (631) 864-8337 www.nmssli.org Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence 542-0404 www.cadvnc.org National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service 1114 First Ave., New York 10021 (800) 422-6237 www.cancer.gov Planned Parenthood 540 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 750-2500 www.plannedparenthood.org

1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors)

The Rehabilitation Institute Career Training Center 123 Frost St. Suite B Westbury 11590 222-2092 www.triworks.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 425 Boradhollow Road Melville 11747 827-1290 www.cff.org

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POST OFFICE Valley Stream Post Office 111 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-8739 Haydee Torres, postmaster Windows are open: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Passport processing: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday 10 to 11:45 a.m. with appointment Lobby hours: 24-hour access with the swipe of a debit or credit card.

Automated postal center hours are the same as lobby hours.

Mail is picked up Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Zip codes: 11580: North of Sunrise Highway 11581: South of Sunrise Highway 11582: P.O. boxes

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FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Franklin Hospital staff members, from left,Veronica Lopez, Ceil Sorrintino, Diane Abbott worked at Franklin's annual health fair in April at Memorial Junior High School.

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ranklin Hospital, a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, is much more than a community hospital. With its focus on family-centered medicine, it offers a full range of top-notch healthcare services.

The 305-bed facility provides a wide range of services, including cardiology, oncology, gynecology, psychiatry, geriatrics, critical care, interventional radiology and ambulatory surgery primarily for patients from western Nassau and southeastern Queens counties. Franklin has received its designation as a stroke center by the New York state Department of Health.

Franklin specializes in orthopedic and spine surgery, utilizing minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. The hospital’s Total Joint Replacement program brings together a team of specially trained providers to ensure optimal patient care from pre-op to recovery. In fact, the hospital is the 2011 recipient of HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award. It was the first hospital on Long Island presently utilizing the world’s first knee replacement specifically designed to fit a woman’s anatomy.

A state of the art surgical unit is staffed by specially trained nurses with additional expertise in post-op care. The 120-bed Orzac Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation, located adjacent to the hospital, provides a convenient option for patients requiring rehabilitation and long-term care services.

The Orzac Center also houses the only adult day healthcare

program in the North Shore–LIJ Health System which provides care to the frail elderly, while maintaining them in their own home. The program is offered seven days a week.

Franklin Hospital was the second hospital in Nassau County to offer a wound care/hyperbaric medicine program.

Two hyperbaric chambers, operated by specially-trained technicians, offer controlled oxygen-rich environments to expedite healing. Many other methods of treating hard-to-heal wounds are also offered.

The Interventional Pain Management Center at Franklin Hospital uses a comprehensive multi-specialty approach which includes board certified neurologists and anesthesiologists to treat patients with a wide variety of pain-related conditions. The center’s specially trained providers are experts in wound care and treat the simplest to the most complex pain-related conditions.

In 2002, the Hospice Care Network opened Nassau County’s first dedicated hospital and palliative care center at Franklin. This home-like facility gives families 24-hour access to their loved ones, who receive pain and symptom management, as well as emotional and spiritual support.

Regular programs include the Cancer Support Group, Look Good... Feel Better for women dealing with the appearance-related side effects of cancer, weight loss surgery seminars and a stroke support group. Franklin also hosts four blood drives a year in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services.

For more information about the hospital or the North Shore–LIJ Health System go to www.northshorelij.com. To be placed on the mailing list to receive a copy of Focus on Health, the hospital’s community newsletter, please call (516) 465-2600.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS General Information Emergency Deptartment Community Relations Orzac Center for Extended Care & Rehab Hospice Care

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TRANSPORTATION Valley Stream Taxi 10 Station Plaza Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-6900

LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD Travel Information: (718) 217-5477 www.mta.info/lirr

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus) 228-4000 www.nicebus.com Routes serving Valley Stream N1: Hewlett to Elmont and Jamaica N2: Green Acres Mall to Floral Park N4: Freeport to Jamaica via Merrick Road N8: Green Acres Mall to Elmont and Franklin Square Long Island Commuters Campaign www.lirrcommuters.org E-Z Pass (800) 333-TOLL www.e-zpassny.com

AIRPORTS Kennedy LaGuardia MacArthur Newark

(718) 244-4444 (718) 533-3400 (631) 467-3210 (973) 961-6000

Valley Stream Station Far Rockaway Branch Sunrise Highway and Franklin Avenue Ticket office hours: 6:10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

(Closed 10 to 10:30 a.m.)

Waiting room hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Full service ticket machine and daily ticket machine located on west side of building.

Distance to Penn Station: 17.9 miles Gibson Station Far Rockaway Branch Gibson Boulevard and Dubois Avenue Waiting room hours: 5 to 11 a.m.

Full service ticket machine and daily ticket machine located just south of station building.

Distance to Penn Station: 18.8 miles Westwood Station West Hempstead Branch Foster Avenue and Motley Street, Malverne Two daily ticket machines located on the platform at west end of station.

Distance to Penn Station: 19.3 miles

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Madeline Nelson and Nihal Hameed were crowned North Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Homecoming queen and king.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS Lions Club of Valley Stream P. O. Box 381, Valley Stream 11582 887-2070 Jose Pastrana, president www.valleystreamlions.com info@valleystreamlions.com Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Goldieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, DuBois Avenue Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 1016 Valley Stream 11582 825-1741 Debbi Gyulay, president www.valleystreamchamber.org valleystreamcc@gmail.com Meets the third or fourth Wednesday of each month, except in summer, at local restaurants.

Valley Stream Kiwanis Club 149 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-2454 Robert Coppola, president Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

CULTURAL Garden Club of Valley Stream 825-8011 Dorothy Walz, president dotsynergy@aol.com Meets the third Thursday of each month, except in the summer, at various members' houses from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Valley Stream Historical Society 872-4159 Guy Ferrara, president Gabe Parrish, vice president Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m., except in the summer, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street.

CIVIC Envision Valley Stream P.O. Box 1454 Valley Stream 11582 792-1246 David Sabatino, president Jamie Giordano, vice president www.envisionvalleystream.org envisionvalleystream@gmail.com Meets the last week of each month at Sip This.

Friends of Valley Stream Dogs 350-8737 Richard Infield, president John Perritore, vice president P.O. Box 1454 Valley Stream 11582 vsdogrun@gmail.com Twitter: @vsdogrun Board meets monthly; general membership meetings held quarterly Mill Brook Civic Association P.O. Box 1312, Valley Stream 11582 791-8857 Marc Tenzer, president www.millbrookcivic.com millbrookcivic@aol.com

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Garden Club members Dororthy Walz and Dorothea Munson keep an annual tradition alive, decorating the Christmas tree ant the Henry Waldinger Library.

Valley Stream Civilian Patrol P. O. Box 965, Valley Stream 11582 823-9088 Ralph Polverino, president www.valleystreamcivilian patrol.org Meets the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall at 8 p.m.

Valley Stream Community Association 872-9056 Carol Crupi, president www.valleystreamca.com cfcrupi@aol.com FRATERNAL New York No. 1 Elks 57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563 599-1515 www.nyelks1.com nyelks1@optonline.net Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month; meets third Thursday only in July and August.

Knights of Columbus Father Thomas F. B. Carroll No. 4566 954 Rockaway Ave. \Valley Stream 11581 825-4566 Gerry O'Brien, grand knight www.frcarroll4566-kofc.org contact@frcarroll4566-kofc.org Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council No. 2622 825 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream 11580 285-9600 Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month

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Players from the Green Hornets take part in the annual Homecoming event.

YOUTH American Sea Rangers 825-4936 Richard Librandi, commander Meets at Wheeler Avenue School on Friday evenings Boy Scouts of America of Nassau 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 797-7600 www.trcbsa.org Chinese American Association of Long Island P.O. Box 486, Valley Stream 11582 596-7072 Kevin Li, principal Classes meet Saturdays, September through June, at Memorial Junior High School Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. 110 Ring Road West Garden City 11530 741-2550 Donna Ceravolo, executive director www.gsnc.org webemail@gsnc.org

Grace Thunderettes 21 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 252-4316 Nancy Wasek, coach www.gracethunderettes.com gracethunderettess@hotmail.com For girls ages 5-18 Greater Valley Stream Youth Collaboration and Council P.O. Box 446, Valley Stream 11582 256-0468 Kenneth Heino, president Meets the second Tuesday of the month at Memorial Junior High School Green Hornets Football Club, Inc. P.O. Box 274, Valley Stream 11582 568-9254 Sharon Daly, president Police Activities League (PAL) P.O. Box 343, Valley Stream 11582 239-4140 Gary Biggers, director www.vspal.net Continued on next page

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Continued from previous page

Valbrook Baseball Academy Inc. P.O. Box 65, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 377-1801 Tony Lombardo and Al Marrazzo, c amp directors www.valbrook.com info@valbrook.com Valley Stream Baseball League and Colts Travel Baseball P.O. Box 182, Valley Stream 11582 492-5119 Bob Inzerillo, president www.valleystreambaseball.com www.coltsbaseball.com vsbaseball@optimum.net Baseball and softball for boys and girls, age 5-18; Colts for males 10-18 Valley Stream Basketball 398-0423 Hendrickson Park George Dascher, president Sal DiLapi, vice president www.valleystreambasketball.com info@valleystreambasketball.com Valley Stream Little League P. O. Box 544, Valley Stream 11582 887-8197 Steve Dignam, president www.vsll.org questions@vsll.org South Shore Roller Hockey 13 Station Plaza Valley Stream 11580 (908) 403-3813 Frank Leone, president www.ssrhl.com registration@ssrhl.com Valley Stream Soccer Club P. O. Box 143, Valley Stream 11582 515-7672 Tom McAleer, president www.valleystreamsoccerclub.com SERVICE AARP Valley Stream Chapter No. 2686 285-6724 Harry Best, president Meets the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the lower of Blessed Sacrament Church.

Franklin Hospital Auxiliary Valley Stream Chapter 200 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook 11563 256-6397 Mary Birbiglia, president Friends of Bridge Substance abuse treatment 5 Pflug Place No. 11 Valley Stream 11580 825-4242 Richard Schmit, director Ida D'Angelo, president Hadassah-Valley Stream Chapter 430 DeMott Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 766-2725 Cynthia Childer, chapter president c/o Nassau Region Hadassah www.hadassah.org nassauregion@hadassah.org

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Officers for American Legion Post 854 were sworn in back in June including Commander John Faust, center.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving LI chapter 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite LL7 Huntington Station 11746 (631) 547-MADD www.longislandmadd.org longisland.ny@madd.org Sisterhood of Temple Gates of Zion 561-2308 Risa Spritzer, president Valley Stream Auxiliary Police Unit 108 P.O. Box 521, Valley Stream 11582 592-5180 Richard Vela, inspector Lt. William Martin, recruiting Valley Stream Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary P.O. Box 38, Valley Stream 11582 Sue Faber, president Kathleen Goodwin, vice president LAVSFD@gmail.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interfaith Council of Valley Stream 825-7599 Mary Ryder, president lavsfd@gmail.com VETERANS American Legion Post No. 854 51 Roosevelt Ave. Valley Stream 11581 791-9719 John Faust, commander www.americanlegion854.com alpost854@gmail.com Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1790 65 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream 11580 825-9894 Joe Marando, commander Marine Corps League Western Long Island Detachment Len Goldstein, commandant Nicholas Camarano, senior vice commandant (516) 599-1837

Catholic War Veterans of America Father Thomas F. B. Carroll Post 1953 954 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11582 825-4566 Harry Kempf, commander Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

POLITICAL League of Women Voters of Nassau County P.O. Box 539, Point Lookout 11569 431-1628 www.lwvofnassaucounty.org vote@lwvofnassaucounty.org League of Women Voters, Southwest Nassau Chapter 295-1325 Nancy Rosenthal and Jane Thomas, co-presidents nancyrosenthal9@gmail.com Nassau County Democratic Committee 1 Old Country Rd., Suite 430, Garden City 11530 294-3366 Jay S. Jacobs, chairman www.nasssaucountydems.com Nassau County Republican Committee 164 Post Avenue, Westbury 11590 334-5800 Joseph N. Mondello, chairman www.nassaucountygop.com Valley Stream Democratic Club P.O. Box 1011, Valley Stream 11582 (917) 282-1657 Steve Thom, president www.vsdems.org valleystreamdems@gmail.com Meets the fourth Monday of each month at Diya Lounge, 43 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream Republican Club 643-2151 John DeGrace, leader Dominick Minerva Jr., president Meets the first Monday of each month except summer, at American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave.

North Valley Stream Republican Club 825-1769 Joseph G. Cairo, leader Ed Cornetta, president Meets the third Thursday of each month at the Valley Stream VFW hall.

North Woodmere-Green Acres Republican Club 239-2060 Stanley Kopilow, leader Garrett Gray, president Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 p.m., 204 Pond Crossing in Lawrence SCHOOLS District 13 Educational Foundation 585 N. Corona Ave. Valley Stream 11580 Emilie Stris, president Danielle Vitulli, vice president vs13educationalfoundation@yahoo.com Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the James A. Dever School library.

Valley Stream Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 642 Valley Stream, 11582 www.freewebs.com/vschsaa/ vscalumni@aol.com Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, except for October and December at 7:30 p.m. at Central High School.

Valley Stream South High School Alumni Association c/o Valley Stream South High School 150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream, 11581 www.vsshs-alumni.org cre8em@aol.com Emily Schreiber, president Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm in South High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library.

SPORTS Valley Stream Running Club Tony Cannonito, president www.vsrunningclub.org cannonia@optonline.net

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Baha'i Center of Nassau County 11 W Jamaica Ave Valley Stream 11580 (800) 228-6483 Bethlehem Assembly of God 12 E. Fairview Ave. Valley Stream 11580 561-6150 Rev. Steven Milazzo, pastor www.bethlehemag.org info@bethlehemassembly.org Blessed Sacrament Church (Roman Catholic) 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 568-1027 Rev. Peter Dugandzic, pastor www.blessedsacramentvs.org blsrcc@blessedsacramentvs.org Chabad Outreach Center (Orthodox) 550 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11581 825-5566 Rabbi Yitzchak Goldshmid www.chabadoutreachcenter. com Christian Science Society 77 Hicks St. Valley Stream 11580 825-9393 Contact: Barbara Myers Reading room open to public, Friday 1 to 3 p.m.

Gateway World Christian Center 502 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 596-7222 Dr. Sunny Philip, senior pastor www.gatewaynyc.com pastorsp@gmail.com

Grace United Methodist Church 21 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-1182 Rev. Matthew T. Curry, pastor www.gracevsny.org Holy Name of Mary Church (Roman Catholic) 55 E. Jamaica Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-1450 Monsignor Romualdo A. Sosing, pastor www.hnom.org Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 87 Seventh St. Valley Stream 11581 825-2903 Rev. Brenda S. Overfield, pastor www.holytrinityepiscopalvs.org information@holytrinityepiscopalvs.org Jesucristo La Esperanza de la Familia 34 Locust St. Valley Stream 11581 792-2999 Revs. Raul and Ivette Ruidiaz, pastors www.churchjef.com Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 888 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11581 825-5453 Masjid Hamza Islamic Center of the South Shore 200 Stuart Ave. Valley Stream 11580 285-8585 www.masjidhamza.com info@masjidhamza.com

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Rabbi Yitzchak Goldshmid of the Chabad Outreach Center light the menorah at Station Plaza for Hanukkah.

New Covenant Baptist Church 215 N. Hillside Ave. Valley Stream 11580 887-3700 Hi S. Lee, pastor New Hope Lutheran Church 60 Oliver Ave. Valley Stream 11580 285-9782 Rev. Perucy Butiki, pastor newhopelc.tripod.com newhopeluth@optonline.net Olivet Baptist Church 34 Locust St. Valley Stream 11581 825-9462 Rev. Karen Pickler, pastor St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church of Elmont 2105 Stuart Ave. Valley Stream 11580 285-6003 Rev. Patrick Perrin, minister

Temple Hillel (Conservative) 1000 Rosedale Road Valley Stream 11581 791-6344 Rabbi Steven Graber www.templehillel.org templehillelsouthside@gmail. com Unity Church of Christianity 14 E. Mineola Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-1488 Rev. Joanna Keneally, pastor www.unityvs.org unityvs1@verizon.net Valley Stream Baptist Church 1865 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 285-7565 Rev. Dr. Sherby Clarke www.valleystreambaptist church.org vsbc@optonline.net

Valley Stream Jewish Center (Conservative) 322 N. Corona Ave. Valley Stream 11580 561-2308 Rabbi Yechiel Buchband Bruce Wulwick, president www.valleystreamjc.org Valley Stream Presbyterian Church 130 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 561-0616 Rev. Kymberley Clemons-Jones, pastor www.valleystreampres.org valleystreampres@gmail.com OUTREACH CENTERS Holy Name of Mary Parish Outreach 65 E. Jamaica Ave. Valley Stream 11580 825-0177 Sister Margie Kelly, coordinator www.hnom.org hnmoutreach@verizon.net Blessed Sacrament Parish Outreach 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 561-8969 Judith Miccio, director

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Congregants of the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church gathered for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King day remembrance celebration.

House of Hope, Bethlehem Assembly of God 22 E. Fairview Ave. Valley Stream 11580 887â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1708 Dawnelle Miller, director www.bethlehemassembly.org millerhoh@optimum.net

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THE ARTS IN VALLEY STREAM COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS The village and the Central High School District sponsor community band concerts on Tuesday nights during the summer under the direction of Todd Holly. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the John M. Smith Band Shell on the Village Green. All concerts are preceded by a half-hour of organ music. Each performance has a theme, and concludes with “Tuesday Night at the Bandstand” in which children get to direct the band.

Members of the band are local residents, many of them connected to the high school music program. Students can begin performing in ninth grade. Residents are invited to bring their chairs and blankets to concerts.

DISTRICT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTS The District Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Adam Erdos, presents concerts on Thursday nights in the

summer. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the John M. Smith Band Shell on the Village Green. All concerts are preceded by a half-hour of organ music. Members of the orchestra are local residents, many of them connected to the high school music program as students, teachers or alumni.

HALLWAY ART GALLERY The Central High School District offices, located at 1 Kent Road, off Fletcher Avenue, offer a superb display of art by the district’s students. Displays are changed several times throughout the year and the offices are open MondayFriday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. during the school year and Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the summer months. Admission to view this artistic talent is free.

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The Valley Stream Community Band performs each summer. art and crafts in the lobby. Every January there is a children’s Lego exhibit. Call the library at 825-6422 for more information.

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ANNUAL ATTRACTIONS YEARLY EVENTS IN VALLEY STREAM ■

January Valley Stream Presbyterian Church Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration ■ Knights of Columbus basketball free throw contest February ■ George Is Back President’s Day celebration March ■ PTA Council’s Legislative Breakfast ■ North High School Spartan 5K run Spring ■ Easter egg hunt at Hendrickson Park ■ Little League and Baseball League opening day ceremonies April ■ Lights on for Education at Memorial Junior High School May ■ Central/Memorial PTSA prom fashion show ■ Memorial Day parade June ■ Scout Camporee on the Village Green ■ Valley Stream pool opens ■ High school proms and graduations July ■ Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July fireworks show ■ Community Band and District Symphony Orchestra concerts August ■ Aquatic Club pool show ■ Blessed Sacrament family festival ■ Bethlehem Assembly of God annual block party September ■ Village Sept. 11 memorial ceremony October ■ Green Hornets Bob Hawkey Memorial Homecoming celebration ■ Lions Club flea market ■ High school Homecoming festivities ■ John LaBarbera memorial golf tournament ■ Children’s pumpkin painting and costume contests ■ Valley Stream Fire Department haunted house November ■ American Legion Post 854 Veterans Day ceremony ■ Central High School District American Education Week December ■ Historical Society’s gingerbread house contest ■ Menorah lighting at Station Plaza ■ North Valley Stream holiday celebration ■ Village tree lighting and Santa visit ■ Knights of Columbus lighting of the Creche ■ Sylvan Place holiday block party

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The pumpkin painting contest typically draws more than 100 children each year.

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Nicholas Brown shoots hoops in the Knights of Columbus's annual free-throw contest for kids.

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Emily Bivas attended the annual village tree lighting ceremony, which was held at Village Hall.

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Valley Stream seniors enjoy a good time at the Green Acres Senior Center on Flower Road.

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James A. Dever School band students perform at the North Valley Stream holiday celebration.

Charlie Hawkins takes part in the scooter race at Valley Stream's summer camp at Barrett Park.

Member of the Valley Stream Baseball League march in the Memorial Day parade.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor

United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (R) 1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3131

State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman (D) The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (518) 474-7330

United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3800

State Comptroller

United States Representative - Fourth District Carolyn McCarthy (D) 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-3008 106 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2386

State Senator - 9th District Dean G. Skelos (R) Majority Leader 55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Room 907 LOB, Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3171

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-6000

Nassau County Clerk Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2664

State Assemblyman - 14th District Brian Curran (R) 534 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 561-8216 Legislative Office Building 432 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4656 District includes Village of Valley Stream

Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-5000

Nassau County Legislator - District 3 CarriĂŠ Solages (D) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6203 District includes most of North Valley Stream and western part of the village.

State Assemblyman - 20th District Harvey Weisenberg (D) 20 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 431-0500 Legislative Office Building 731 Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-3028 District includes South Valley Stream

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 2nd District

Nassau County Legislator - District 6

State Assemblyman - 21st District Ed Ra (R) 925 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 437-5577 Legislative Office Building 544 Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-4627 District includes North Valley Stream

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 3rd District

Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

Edward A. Ambrosino (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-3523 District inlcudes portions of North Valley Stream.

James Darcy (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-3179 District includes the village of Valley Stream, South Valley Stream and portions of North Valley Stream.

Francis Becker (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6206 District includes most of the village and part of North Valley Stream.

Nassau County Legislator - District 7 Howard Kopel (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6207 District includes South Valley Stream.

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NASSAU COUNTY Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature. The Legislature is comprised of legislators from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The 19 county legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Republican Edward Mangano — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator.

Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently George Maragos, a district attorney, Kathleen Rice, and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell.

Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Assessor’s Office Assessment Review Board of Elections Bus Information Civil Service Community College Consumer Affairs Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) County Attorney County Clerk County Comptroller County Executive County Legislature Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction District Attorney Economic Development Film Commission Fire Commission Health Department Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs Human Resources Human Rights Commission Investigations Leg. Budget Review Office Management and Budget Office Medical Center Medical Examiner Mental Health Minority Affairs Parks, Recreation, Museums Planning Commission Physically Challenged Probation Department Public Works Purchasing Office Recreation Section 8 and Homeless Senior Citizen Affairs Sheriff’s Department Social Services Department Traffic and Parking Violations Traffic Safety Board Treasurer’s Office Veterans Services Volunteer Services Youth Board

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of approximately 760,000 people. Within the Town there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads.

Under the current system, the Town of Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Kate Murray — and a six-member Town Council. The six members of the council are elected from one of six councilmatic districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have a four-year term of office.

The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government. She presides over all town board meetings, directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments, employing just more than 2,100 people. As the chief financial officer of the township, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes.

Town of Hempstead Hempstead Town Hall 1 Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin, Jr. Town Attorney, Joseph Ra Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission Comptroller Conservation and Waterways Greenfield Cemetery Highway Department Housing Authority Occupational Resources Parks and Recreation Planning and Economic Development Public Safety Sanitation Special pick-up Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors Senior Enrichment Traffic Control Division Water department 24-hour emergency line Zoning Board of Appeals

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GREETINGS FROM THE CHAMBER that appears in this almanac. Advertising is also available during The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, more than 100 the year as a Fourth of July sponsor, in the annual gala journal and members strong, is an active organization whose mission is to in the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own newsletter. VSCC receives phone calls and provide the best environment in which to work and live and to emails asking for information about our area. The responses to dedicate our efforts to promote our membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; businesses. Our those inquiries are referrals to our members. membership encompasses many types of small business as well as VSCC is active in the local community. Our members march medical facilities and doctors, religious institutions, schools, local government and service organizations. VSCC continues its positive in the Memorial Day Parade, award scholarships to graduating relationship with village Mayor Ed Fare and the Board of Trustees. Valley Stream high school seniors, co-sponsor with the village the Members forge bonds that strengthen the business community and Fourth of July fireworks show, provide T-shirts for the participants of the village pumpkin painting contest in October, the community at large. purchase the holiday lighting that is displayed in Valley In business, networking is an established way to Stream and participate in Toys for Tots. The Chamber make contacts and our members have been doing that welcomes new businesses to Valley Stream, and will since the inception of VSCC in 1955. Our monthly arrange for ribbon cuttings attended by Chamber lunch meetings (except in July and August) provide members and village officials. This year, VSCC is extime for networking as well as the opportunity to hear cited to be part of the first Valley Stream Community informative speakers, meet local officials and sample Fest being held on Sept. 29 along Rockaway Avenue. the food at local restaurants. Congresswoman Carolyn This event is an opportunity to showcase our village McCarthy, Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice, and for businesses to interact with the community.

Debbi Gyulay Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare and Valley Stream Our Board of Directors and active members Postmaster Haydee Torres have been some of the donate their time. As president, I express my sincere speakers this past year. On the first Tuesday of the gratitude to them all. month between 8 and 9 a.m., there is an opportunity to informally If you have questions or would like to become a member, network at Sip This coffee house on Rockaway Ave. Interacting please call us at (516) 825-1741, or contact us by email at with other members allows for an exchange of ideas and develops valleystreamcc@gmail.com. a support system. Throughout the year, there are other networkI would like to remind the community to shop locally when ing opportunities, some run by VSCC and some that members are you can. It takes entrepreneurs and patrons to keep our business invited to by other groups. community strong, and a thriving business community enhances The Chamber offers advertising opportunities. Membership the entire community. includes a listing on our website (www.valleystreamchamber.org), DEBBI GYULAY in our published directory and inclusion in the listing of members VSCC President

Kate Murray Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Donald X. Clavin, Jr. Receiver of Taxes

Hempstead Town Hall 1 Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550

Mark A. Bonilla Town Clerk

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS OF THE VALLEY STREAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AAMCO Transmissions Debbi Gyulay 200 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-8122 www.aamco.com

Costco Wholesale Josie Mael 605 Rockaway Turnpike Lawrence, NY 11559 (516) 371-2017 www.costco.com

Grober-Imbey Agency, Inc Aaron L. Grober 1 Sunrise Plaza Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-9500 www.groberimbcy.com

Custom Creations Jamie Keslowitz 780 Longview Ave. North Woodmere, NY 11581 (516) 295-4088 www.jkcustomcreations.com

Active Academics, Inc. Eva Fowley 348 Cochran Place Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 304-1234

DePalma Florist Inc. Thomas DePalma 146 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-3777 www.depalmaflorist.com

Advanced Optometric Associates of LI, PC Arthur Purvin Nina Kamalson 10 E. Merrick Road, Suite 201 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-7455

Driver Safety Associates Ed Fare 9 Raisig Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-8128

Air Design, Inc. James & Frank Padavan 331 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-5066 www.airdesigninc.com All State Insurance/ Vercillo Agency, Inc. Roseann Vercillo 32 Central Court Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-7777 www.allstateagencies.com/ roevercillo/agencyinfo Amici Gourmet Deli Frank Ciacco 258 Rockaway Parkway Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 341-0873 Astoria Federal Savings Jaime Grasso 120 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 516 825-2910 www.astoriafederal.com Barry's My Carpet Barry Silverstein 803 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-0502 www.barrysmycarpet.com B & B Coverage, LLC. Ronald Brunell 1 E. Lincoln Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-2300 www.bbcoverage.com

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Members of the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce march in annual Memorial Day parade.

Bethlehem Assembly of God Lisa Norwich 188 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-6150 www.bethlehemassembly.org Bethpage Federal Credit Union Linda Stephenson 613 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 537-0111 www.bethpagefcu.com Bical Chevrolet 709 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-6500 www.bicalchevy.com Books-A-Million Mark Helling 1061 Green Acres Mall, Space 13-B Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 561-2758 www.booksamillion.com CaffĂŠ Napoli Adrian Coppola 102 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 792-1604 www.facebook.com/ caffenapolivs.com

Capital One Pushpa Harneja 5 Green Acres Road Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 791-6000 www.capitalonebank.com Cappy's Warehouse Wine & Spirits Joe Viscomi 285 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-0444 Cellular City, Inc John Schlaeger 60 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-5008 www.cellularcityvz.com Central Auto Collision Joe & Jackie Haslbauer 1081 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 561-2466 Ciccarelli Tailoring Bernard Ciccarelli 114 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-3302 Classic Coffee Systems Charles Chiarello 333 W. Merrick Road, Suite 3 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 823-3300 www.classiccoffee.com

CMIT Solutions of Southwest Nassau David Merkin 224 Franklin Ave., Suite B2 Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 374-1598 www.cmitsolutions.com/ swnassau Coach Realtors Ailie Donlon 314 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 536-8100 www.coachrealtors.com Coach Realtors Christopher Fiala 314 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 536-8100 www.coachrealtors.com Collision Concepts Boris Klerer 305 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-4433 www.collisionconcepts.com Construction & Realty Services Group, Inc. Ronald Lattanzio 226 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-0323 www.crs-group.com

Drs. Andrew Shapiro & Michael Barkin, DPM 66 W. Merrick Road, Suite 101 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-3860 www.valleystreampodiatry.com Dr. Patrick E. McManus 85 E. Merrick Raod Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 596-3030 Edward F. Lieber Funeral Homes, Inc. Paul Lieber 266 N. Central Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-2900 www.lieberfuneralhomes.com Elliott M. Rosenbaum, Esq Elliott Rosenbaum 265 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-2900 Emergency Services Co. Lucy Viggiano P.O. Box 610 Valley Stream, NY 11582 (516) 792-0437 www.mypublicadjuster.com Ferro Consulting, LLC Salvatore Ferro Sr. 265 W. Valley Stream Blvd.

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Ford Lincoln Queens Anthony Mezzatesta 676 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-0505 www.myfordlincoln.com Franklin Hospital Audrey Tullo 900 Franklin Ave Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-6397 www.northshorelij.com Friends of Bridge Ida D'Angelo 5-11 Pflug Place Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-4242 www.friendsofbridge.org Green Acres Mall Marketing Trish Ketelsen 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 561-7360 www.greenacresmallonline. com Gregoris Motors, Inc. Richard DeGregoris 555 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-8700 www.gregorismotors.com Hand Punch Guys, LLC Will Horan 672 Dogwood Ave., Suite 223 Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 414-1290 www.handpunchguys.com/ handpunch_1000.htm Hearing Center of L.I. Dr. Lawrence Cardano 46 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-8485 www.hearingcenterofli.com Hillcourt Realty Corp.

Henry Rojas 59 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 593-4141 www.hillcourtrealty.com

Incorporated Village of Valley Stream Bob Barra 123 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 592-5105 www.vsvny.org Incorporated Village of Valley Stream Mayor's Office Ed Fare Barbara DeGrace 123 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-4200 John Dominick Cusumano, Inc. Debra Jacobs 12 Wilbur St. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-4001 www.jdcussmano.com Jos-el Care Agency Elizabeth Gonsalves 13 Cleveland St. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 823-0739 www.joselcareagency.com JTLA Consulting, Inc. Joanne Antun Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 729-3447 JYOT LLC Card Store Anna Patel 260 Rockaway Parkway Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 812-9197 Knights of Columbus Father Carroll Louis Palermo 16 Sunset Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-9544 Laco Service Fuel Oil John Sorensen 170 E. Lincoln Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-1770 www.lacoheat.com Larry's Pub Larry Kopsick 156 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 792-6923

LMN Printing Co., Inc. Noreen Carro 23 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-8526 www.lmnprinting.com

P. Hendel Products Paul Hendel 146 Horton Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 256-0200

Magic Bagels Mike Magioncalda 194 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-8779

Paul Guttman & Co., Inc. Howard Guttman 203 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-4800 www.paulguttman.com

Market Raise Chronis Tsempelis 41-A W. Merrick Road, Suites 2 & 4 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 887-1929 www.marketraise.com

Peninsula Counseling Center Audrey Goodman 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 569-6600 ext. 1330 www.peninsulacounseling.org

Mary Kay Cosmetics Angela Ogurick (516) 561-1679 www.marykay.com/aogurick Master Tax Service Anthony Ippolito 203 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-7000 MetLife Financial Services Paul Feigenbaum 1044 Northern Blvd. Suite 200 Roslyn, NY 11576 (516) 686-7034 Mia's Restaurant Cashmere Rios 31 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-2117 Mill Brook Civic Association Lee Feinman P.O. Box 1312 Valley Stream, NY 11582 (516) 791-8857 Minerva & D'Agostino, P.C. Dominick Minerva 107 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-7400 NEFCU Diahann Ryan 264 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-0030

H.M. Edwards Consulting, Inc. Hugh Edwards 65 Carstairs Road Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 791-3666 www.globalinsconsulting.com

Laundry Drop Linda Pizzolo 33 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 547-5392

Newsday, Inc. Marty Goldenberg 235 Pinelawn Road Melville, NY 11747 (631) 843-2303 www.newsday.com

Home Depot Jeff Kuhr 101 Green Acres Road Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 823-0700 www.homedepot.com

Liquid Bar & Lounge Rose Morriello 322 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-7097 www.liquidbarandlounge.com

One In A Million, Inc. Sasan Shavanson 32 Roosevelt Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 829-1111 www.oneinamillioninc.com

Prime Time XPress Ron Rothenberg Angela Shirian 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 Prudential Douglas Elliman Monica Altman 390 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 528-6861 Rabin Marketing Jules Rabin 9 Damson Lane Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 791-8871 Rasco Electric Corp.

Richard Guarneri 72 Sunset Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-6157 www.rascoelectriccorp.com Robert M. Blakeman, Esq. Robert Blakeman 108 S. Franklin Ave., Suite 1 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-7575 Rolling River Day Camp Marissa Goodman 477 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway , NY 11518 (516) 593-2267 www.rollingriver.com Sara Companion Services Roberta Lulov 201-09 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 837-3388 www.saracompanions.com Sip This Stephanie Pontillo David Sabatino 64 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 341-0491 www.sipthisny.com

Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Cat Taylor 1 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 632-3311 www.southnassau.org South Nassau Communities Hospital Gail Carlin 1 Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 377-5371 www.southnassau.org South Shore Hyundai Morgan Buonaivto 599 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-8770 www.southshorehyundai.com State Farm Insurance Anthony Petrozzella 244-27 Merrick Blvd.

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USA Mobile Drug Testing of NYC Michael Greenberg 61-23 190th St. Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (718) 709-7460 www.newyorkcitydrugtesting.com Valley Stream Baseball League Robert Inzerillo Richard Graves P.O. Box 182 Valley Stream, NY 11582 (516) 256-2634 www.valleystreambaseball.com Valley Stream Car Wash Charles Zrihen 350 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 568-2804 Valley Stream Central High School District Dr. Bill Heidenreich 1 Kent Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 872-5601 www.vschsd.org

Valley Stream Civilian Patrol Ralph Polverino 52 Mary St. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 823-9088 www.valleystreamcivilian patrol.org Valley Stream Herald Andrew Hackmack Jill Kaplan 2 Endo Blvd.

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Valley Stream Teachers' Association Richard Herrmann 33 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 825-6332 Valley Stream Youth Council Kenneth Heino P.O. Box 446 Valley Stream, NY 11582 (516) 318-4317 www.vsyouth.org Valley Van & Sport Utilities Ronald Siegel 522 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-1231 www.valleyvan.com Verizon Wireless Javid Patel 125 Green Acres Road Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 872-1062 www.verizonwireless.com Veterans Transportation Co. Inc Howard Boyce Jr. 20 Lynn Place Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-7070

CHAMBER BOARD Officers: Debbi Gyulay, president Elliott Rosenbaum, executive vice president Jules Rabin, vice president Lisa Norwich, secretary Diahann Ryan, treasuer Board of Directors: Joanne Antun, Gail Carlin, Charles Chiarello, Bernard Ciccarelli, Barbara DeGrace, Lee Feinman, Darryl Granum, Jamie Grasso, Boris Klerer, Anthony Mezzatesta, Dominick Minerva, Angela Ogurick, Louis Palermo, Lucy Viggiano (516) 825-1741 Villa Marcello Peter Tranchina 47 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-3161 www.villamarcello.com

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Chamber, village and town officials celebrated the opening of Mia's restaurant on Rockaway Avenue last year, and is often the site of the chamber's monthly networking lunches.

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