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Village residents showed up in force for Valley Stream’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Firemen’s Field this summer. Susan Grieco/Herald
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Hello, neighbors! We are proud to present our annual Valley Stream 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 Guide 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 Guide provides a comprehensive look at all the community has to offer. Longtime residents and business leaders will also find it a handy reference. We hope you enjoy this year’s Guide. 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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What’s Inside... Publishers’ Letter .......................................................... 4 Living in Valley Stream ......................................... 8,9,10 How to reach the Herald ............................................. 11 Valley Stream High School ......................................... 12 Valley Stream School District 13 ................................ 13 Valley Stream School District 24 ................................ 14 Valley Stream School District 30 ................................ 15 Libraries ...................................................................... 18 Emergency Services .................................................. 20 South Nassau Communities Hospital ......................... 22 Medical Services ........................................................ 24 Out and About ....................................................... 26-27 Seniors ....................................................................... 28 Places of Worship ....................................................... 30 Getting Involved ..................................................... 32-33 Stay Connected .......................................................... 34 Elected Officials .......................................................... 36 Town/County Government .......................................... 37 Chamber Welcome ..................................................... 39 Chamber of Commerce .................................... 40,41,42
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mark your
calendar Many events are held annually in Valley Stream: Winterfest, the Village Green summer concert series, and family fishing weekend at Hendrickson Park lake to name a few.
For exact dates, visit the village website at www. vsvny.org. Micah Danney/Herald
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate Veterans Day each year to honor those who have served our country.
JULY Susan Grieco/Herald
To celebrate the Fourth of July, the village hosts an annual fireworks display at Firemen’s Field.
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After Labor Day, the village’s pool gets a visit from local dogs for one final swim.
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Santa visits the Village of Valley Stream each December.
living in
Valley Stream
A typical day in Valley Stream can consist of myriad activities. Whether that’s taking a run on Hendrickson Park’s trails, doing flips off the diving board at the pool, or taking it easy at a local coffee shop, Valley Stream is suitable for an array of lifestyles. Located behind Village Hall, the Band Shell hosts at least one vibrant concert a week during the summer season. Steps away, Henry Waldinger Memorial Library serves Valley Stream’s residents and has programs available year round for all ages. From toddlers to adults, you can find the event you’re looking for with a visit to their online calendar. In 1640, the area that is now known as Valley Stream was purchased by the Dutch West India Company from the Rockaway Indians. Robert Pagan, who emigrated from Scotland in the 1840s, named Valley Stream after seeing the valleys and hills in the northern area and the scenic streams winding through the southern area. It is the only village by that name in the United States. In the 1800s, School Districts 13 and 24’s first wooden schoolhouses were built, and in 1923, District 30 opened its first school.
Valley Stream became an incorporated village in 1925 when Henry Waldinger was elected president, and that same year the Central High School District was formed. “On the trail of the Rising Sun” was the motto selected by the village’s founding fathers. Valley Stream is conveniently located near many of the region’s best attractions. New York City is a mere 30-minute drive or train ride away, yet Valley Stream is a suburban community in the most honest sense of the word. The community now has five school districts: the Valley Stream Central High School District, Elementary Districts 13, 24 and 30, and Hewlett-Woodmere. The village has two train stations and its own fire department and library. Major roads include Sunrise Highway, Merrick Road, Central Avenue, Rockaway Parkway and Rockaway Avenue. The area south of Sunrise Highway is known as Gibson. According to the 2012 population estimate, Valley Stream village has a population of 37,646 people living in 12,200 housing units. It is 57 percent white, 19 percent African-American, 22 percent Continued on next page
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Marilyn Melody, of Valley Stream, cuddled with Olivia and Chelsea while waiting for the fireworks.
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Hispanic and 11 percent Asian, according to the 2010 census. About 75 percent of the population is 18 and older. The village has an elected five-member board comprised of a mayor and four trustees. An elected village justice presides over the municipal court and the day-to-day operations are run by department supervisors and a clerk. North Valley Stream has about 16,600 residents living in about 5,200 units, according to the 2010 census. It is 50 percent African-American, 29 percent white, 14 percent Hispanic and 13 percent Asian. The Town of Hempstead governs North Valley Stream with an elected supervisor, six council members, a town clerk and a receiver of taxes. The community is split between the 2nd and 3rd Town Council districts. North Valley Stream is south of Elmont and Franklin Square. 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 Elmont public library, Elmont and Malverne Fire Departments and Sanitary District No. 6 all serve North Valley Stream. South Valley Stream has nearly 6,000 residents living in about 2,000 housing units, according to the 2010 census. It is 52 percent white, 22 percent African-American, 18 percent Asian and 10 percent Hispanic. Governed by the Town of Hempstead, the community is home to Forest Road Elementary School of District 30 and Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary of District 24. Behind Carbonaro is South High School. South Valley Stream is in the southwest corner of Valley Stream and is separated by Foster’s Creek. Mill Brook is north of the creek, a neighborhood that was built in the 1940s as the community of Green Acres.
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President of the Valley Stream Historical Society Guy Ferrara said that Curtiss Field, where Green Acres is now, had about 800 planes fly in per day between 1928 and 1933. In 1930, Curtiss Aircraft purchased the airfield, turning it into the largest commercial airfield on Long Island. Charles Lindbergh made Curtiss Field his first headquarters. In 1929, 26 women, including Amelia Earhart, gathered at Curtiss Field and formed a women’s pilot organization, The Ninety-Nines. South Valley Stream’s Green Acres Senior Center is located on Flower Road and is one of the 16 senior centers run by the Town of Hempstead. It offers a variety of activities and benefits to its members, including bingo, weekly beach trips, daily lunch and a nutritionist. Just north of the center is the Green Acres mall, a 1.8 million-square-foot shopping center with more than 230 stores.
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Valley Stream Central High School District
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he Valley Stream Central High School T District, founded in 1925, offers a vari-
ety of programs to prepare students for college. There are culinary, science research, performing arts and career and technical programs along with SAT preparation classes and college workshops. There are also writing enrichment classes at the middle school and 23 AP course options at the high schools. There are about 4,600 students in four schools with a professional staff of about 450 in the Valley Stream Central High School District, which is one of only three New York state districts that exclusively covers grades 7-12. Central High School is grades 10-12 and opened on Fletcher Avenue in 1929. Before that, students attended school on Wheeler Avenue. That building was torn down after the new high school was built. Memorial Junior High School is grades 7-9. It opened in 1952 when Central High School was becoming too crowded. A year later, North and South High Schools were approved on the same referendum and built with identical styles. They opened in 1955 and are the two junior and senior high schools, serving grades 7-12.
HigH ScHoolS Board of Education President: Cristobal Stewart Vice President: Tony Iadevaio Trustees: Frank Chiachiere, Kenneth Cummings, James Lavery, John Maier, Lisa Pellicane, Antoinette Pomerantz, William Stris District Clerk: Gina Zaccari Business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School. Administrative offices 1 Kent Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-5600, 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 Clifford Odell, assistant superintendent for personnel and administration central High School (grades 10-12) 135 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-4400 Principal: Dr. Joseph Pompilio Assistant principals: Robert Milani, Matthew Pearson
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Alyssa Eyssalenne, left, Jolie Correa, center, and Valentina Varona dressed as flappers for South High School’s 1920s and 1930s Extravaganza.
Students attend these schools after graduating from school in elementary Districts 13, 24 or 30. The district’s nine-member Board of Education consists of three representatives from each elementary school district board and holds meetings that are open to the public. Memorial Junior High (grades 7-9) 320 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-7700 Principal: Anthony Mignella Assistant principals: John Squadrito, Bret Strauss central/Memorial PTSA President: Eugenia Michaelides www.cmptsa.org North High School (grades 7-12) 750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square 11010 (516) 564-5500 Principal: James Bolen Assistant principals:
Jennifer Buonaspina, David Trizano PTSA Presidents: Maria Elbert, Corry Parnese Spartan Club Presidents: Paul Kay South High School (grades 7-12) 150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-0300 Principal: Maureen Henry Assistant principals: Kara Feigenbaum, Jacquelin Allen PTSA Presidents: Zavida Mangaru, Merle Basdeo Parents Club Presidents: Thomas Walsh, Patty Walsh
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Elementary District 13
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alley Stream District 13 is the oldest and V largest of Valley Stream’s elementary
school districts. Its first wooden schoolhouse was built in 1858 after the New York State Legislature passed “An Act for the Establishment of Common Schools” in 1812. Before this building, District 13 students walked to nearby districts to attend school. The schoolhouse was replaced in 1872 and 1891; in 1905, the schoolhouse was built as a clapboard school. The present Wheeler Avenue School was built in 1925. The James A. Dever School, then named Corona Avenue, was built in 1950 followed by Howell and Willow Road Schools in 1953. There are about 2,200 students and 200 staff members in the four District 13 schools that serve grades K-6. Wheeler Avenue, James A. Dever, Howell Road and Willow Road run by the motto, “Where children come first.” The district encompasses part of the Village of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Malverne, Franklin Square and Elmont.
District 13 Board of Education President: William Stris Vice President: Vinny Pandit Trustee: Frank Chiachiere, Sean Douglas, Antoinette Pomerantz, Patricia Farrell, Milagros Vicente District Clerk: MaryAnn Rosamilia 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. Each school hosts one board meeting during the year. Administrative Offices James A. Dever School (516) 568-6100 www.valleystream13.com Dr. Constance Evelyn, superintendent of schools Gerard Antoine, assistant
superintendent for business and human resources Judith LaRocca, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Lisa Sells-Asch, assistant superintendent for special services James Daly, supervisor of facilities and operations Daniel Farsaci, director of technology James A. Dever school (Grades K-6) 585 Corona Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6120 Principal: Darren Gruen PTA Presidents: Espie Nadal, Linetta Plevritis Howell road school (Grades K-6) 1475 Howell Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6130 Principal: Frank Huplosky PTA Presidents: John Brewington, Milagros Vicente
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The district’s kindergarten readiness program helps prepare new students for entering school.
Wheeler Avenue school (Grades 1-6) 1 W. Wheeler Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6140 Principal: Dr. Gayle Steele PTA Presidents: Christine Picarella, Stephanie Seltzer Willow road school (Grades K-6) 880 Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square 11010 (516) 568-6640 Principal: Rosalie Ambrosio PTA Presidents: Denise Fishman, Audrey Jurena
PArOcHiAL scHOOLs Holy Name of Mary r. c. school (Nursery, Pre K - 8) 90 South Grove St., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-4009 www.hnomschool.org
Principal: Pamela Sanders Valley stream christian Academy (Grades K-12) 12 E. Fairview Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 823-0022 or 561-6122 www.vscacademy.org Superintedent: Leslie Fowley; Principal: Sandra Shanhai
District 13 is adjacent to Valley Stream State Park, which boasts 97 acres of parkland.
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istrict 24 was formed in 1894 from sections of D Hewlett-Woodmere District 14 and Valley Stream
District 13. Its first schoolhouse, which was built around 1879, was replaced in 1896 and then again in 1907 with the present Brooklyn Avenue School. The William L. Buck School opened in 1952 followed by the Robert W. Carbonaro School in 1954, then called Harbor Road School. There are about 1,100 students and 220 professional staff members in the three elementary schools that serve kinderarten through sixth-grade. The district prides itself on its students’ high academic achievement and scores on the New York State tests. The district’s 20,000 community residents have continually supported the schools by approving the annual budget and getting involved. Brooklyn Avenue hosted its annual read-aloud in June and each class had a visitor read to them. William L. Buck students promoted healthy hearts by participating in Jump Rope for Heart this March. Kindergarteners at the Robert W. Carbonaro School made gingerbread houses with their families and classmates this past winter.
District 24 Board of Education President: Lisa Pellicane Vice president: John Maier Trustees: Paul DePace, Armando Hernandez, Tony Iadevaio, Donna LaRocco, Kimberly Wheeler District Clerk: Madeline Plinto Business meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Administrative Offices (516) 256-0153 www.valleystreamdistrict24.org Dr. Edward Fale, superintendent of schools Jack Mitchell, director of finance and operations Dr. Lisa Conte, director of curriculum Charles Brocher, maintenance supervisor Brooklyn Avenue school (Grades K-6) 24 Brooklyn Ave.,Valley Stream 11581
(516) 434-2850 Principal: Dr. Scott Comis PTA Presidents: Selene Navarro, Dorene Sharp William L. Buck school (Grades K-6) 75 Horton Ave., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-2840 Principal: Mark Onorato PTA President: Shi Kang Chen robert W. carbonaro school (Grades K-6) 50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-5456 Principal: Rosario Iacono PTA President: Lilyan Laxton
HEWLEtt-WOODmErE District 14 Administrative Offices 1 Johnson Place, Woodmere 11598 (516) 792-4800 www.hewlett-woodmere.net
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The district hosts an annual hockey tournament which creates a sense of community across all of the schools.
Joyce Bisso, superintendent Board of Education President: Scott McInnes Vice President: Cheryl May Trustees: Jonathan Altus, Melissa Gates, Mitchell Greebel, Harold Kislik, Stephen Witt George W. Hewlett High school (Grades 9-12) 60 Everit Ave., Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4100 Principal: Ted Fulton Woodmere middle school (Grades 6-8) 1170 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4368 Principal: Al Bauer Franklin Early childhood center (Pre K-K) 1800 Henrietta Place, Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4600 Principal: Lorraine Smyth
Hewlett Elementary school (Grades 1-5) 1570 Broadway, Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4500 Principal: Evelyn Lolis Ogden Elementary school (Grades 1-5) 875 Longview Ave., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 792-4700 Principal: Dina Anzalone
Robert W. Carbonaro was the district’s first superintendent.
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Elementary District 30
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istrict 30 was formed in 1923 from parts of D Valley Stream School Districts 13 and 24, and
Elmont District 16. Clear Stream Avenue opened in 1924 and Shaw Avenue opened in 1951; Forest Road School opened in 1953 followed by the Washington Avenue School, which later closed. The three schools in District 30 serve approximately 1,500 students in grades K-6. This past school year, Shaw Avenue was nominated by the New York State Education Department as a National Blue Ribbon school because of its achievement on the 2011 New York State state assessments. The education department also designated each school in District 30 as a “Reward School.” The three schools offer a variety of activities, such as performing arts programs, gifted and talented education, before and after school clubs, integrated technology projects and home-school connections. Programs implemented in recent years included Latin for grades 4-6, an elementary science program for third grade, lab write-up instruction
District 30 Board of Education President: James Lavery Vice President: Kenneth Cummings Trustees: Ingrid Wyllie-Dacon, Carolyn Torres, Cristobal Stewart District Clerk: Anne O’Brien Business meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library. Administrative Offices 175 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3600, www.valleystream30.com Dr. Nicholas Stirling, superintendent of schools Christopher Dillon, assistant superintendent for business Roxanne Garcia France, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Nicole Schimpf, director of special services Patrick Fogarty, director of technology clear stream Avenue school (Grades K-6) 60 Clear Stream Ave.,
Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3550 Principal: John Singleton Assistant Principal: Sean Yannie Chon PTA Presidents: Natasha Moore, Robert Myers Forest road school (Grades K-6) 16 Forest Road, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-3800 Principal: Erin Malone PTA Presidents: Natalie Cange, Kenroy Woodley shaw Avenue school (Grades K-6) 99 Shaw Ave.,Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3700 Principal: Alejandro Rivera Assistant Principal: Christopher Colarossi PTA President: Margo McKenzie
nursEry schOOls Grace united Methodist nursery school 21 S. Franklin Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-2354 Director: Diane Panzarino gmns21@aol.com www.gracevsny.org
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Students at the Clear Stream Avenue Elementary School witnessed Mercury Transit in June, with the help of a local astronomer.
for sixth grade and an integrated ELA/social studies curriculum for all students.
the Wooden shoe nursery school 1049 Hunter Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-6558 Director: Rosemarie Meyer www.thewoodenshoe.com mail@thewoodenshoe.com new hope lutheran Day school 60 Oliver Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-9782 Director: Samantha Bowrosen www.newhopelc.tripod.com newhopeluth@optonline.net Mother’s care Day care and Pre-K center 865 Prescott St., North Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-2826 Director: Annmarie Moreno Academic Munchkins nursery school 47 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 256-0096 Director: Vivian Stein www.academicmunchkins.com Precious spirit childcare 50 Rose Ave., Valley Stream, 11580 (516) 341-7333
Director: Dorena Malandruccolo Supervisor: Robin Cohen holy trinity nursery school 87 7th St., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 872-4702 Director: Sally Weiss www.holytrinityepiscopalvs.org holy name of Mary school 90 S. Grove St., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-4009 Principal: Pamela Sanders www.hnomschool.org
The district’s first schoolhouse, called the Little Framed School, was a temporary building that lasted from 1923 to 1927.
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Be Entertained! Here’s what’s coming for the 2016-2017 season: July 16, 2016 11th Annual L.I. Comedy Festival September 10, 2016 The Wanderer: The Story of Dion September 24, 2016 The 50+ Comedy Tour September 25, 2016 Swingtime Big Band: Autumn in New York October 1, 2016 ARTrageous October 8 & 9, 2016 Carmen (Opera) October 15, 2016 The Rippingtons October 16, 2016 Havana Cuba Allstars “Cuban Nights“ October 22, 2016 Halloween Family Fun Fest
December 17 & 18, 2016 Madison Theatre Christmas Spectacular: A Home for the Holidays February 4, 2017 The History of Rock and Roll February 11, 2017 The Sixties Show February 12, 2017 Let’s Fall in Love: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine February 18, 2017 Taste of the Oscars Prelude March 4, 2017 Vincent Ingala & Grace Kelly March 15, 2017 The Five Irish Tenors April 1, 2017 Cinderella (Russian National Ballet)
November 13, 2016 JigSaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown
April 22, 2017 Peter White (Jazz)
November 19, 2016 Give my Regards to Broadway: A Tribute to the Golden Age (Pops Series)
April 23, 2017 The Road to Oz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen (Pop Series)
November 20, 2016 Shanghai Nights
April 28, 2017 NY Short Films
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Libraries The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library serves the village and South Valley Stream, and the Elmont Library serves North Valley Stream. Both are friendly, welcoming places for residents, and their services are available for patrons of all ages. Books, DVD’s, audio and digital books, defensive driving classes, crafts, book discussions, concerts, movies, and computer classes are just some of the great things that happen there. Check them out — and check out a book while you’re there!
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Bunta Okita, 8, created a spaceship for the Waldinger Library’s annual Lego fair, and said it took less than an hour to construct.
Arvind, 6, left, and his sister, Asha, 8, collaborated on a Lego train station, sans the train. Nick Ciccone/Herald
HENRY WALDINGER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Serving the Village of Valley Stream and South Valley Stream............(516) 825-6422 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream 11582 (behind Village Hall) www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst Regular Hours (September through May): Monday, Wednesday ............................ .................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ...........................10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday ..................10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday........................ Noon to 4 p.m. Summer Hours (June through August): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday .................................10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday ........10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday ..................10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday......................................Closed Programs and services: Adults: Movie matinees, book discus-
sion group, computer and technology classes, one-on-one computer and technology tutoring, Homebound delivery service Teens: Anime club, crafts, movie and video game nights, summer reading club Children: Lego Club, story times, movies, crafts and games, Reader’s theater, cultural performances, summer reading club Families: Free museum passes, Public Internet access, Semi-annual book sale
ELMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Serving North Valley Stream and East Franklin Square ......................(516) 354-5280 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont 11003 www.elmontlibrary.org Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 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 .........9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday...................Noon to 4:45 p.m. Programs and services: Adults: Movies, musical performances, book discussions, poetry writing workshop, exercise programs, support groups, technology classes Teens: Cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, book discussions, fitness programs Children: Story times, fitness programs, movies, chess club, book clubs, arts and crafts.
Programs and services: Adults: Movies, book discussions, theatrical performances, technology classes Teens: Reading club, art exhibits Children: Story time, Lego club, Homework Helpers, summer reading club
HEWLETT-WOODMERE PuBLIC LIBRARY
Serving the Hewlett-Woodmere School (516) 374-1967 District ......................(516) 1125 Broadway, Hewlett 11557 www.hwpl.org Hours: Monday-Thursday...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday .........................99 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday ....................99 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (September through June)...... 12:30 to 5 p.m.
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library was named after the village’s first mayor in 1925.
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The men and women of the Valley Stream Fire 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.
he Valley Stream Fire Department is a 100 T percent volunteer organization made up of about 250 members. It has been serving the Valley Stream community for 116 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
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hook and ladders, 825-9225 one heavy rescue Emergency number: unit and two ambulances located in five 742-3300 or 911 firehouses throughwww.valleystreamfd.org out the village. The department serves the village as well as South Valley Stream. Firefighters undergo regular training and are provided with state-of-the-art equipment. 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.
Department IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Headquarters 1490 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 573-7000 www.police.co. nassau.ny.us Acting Commissioner: Thomas Krumpter Chief of Department: Steven Skrynecki Christina Daly/Herald
The 5th Precinct is located at 1655 Dutch Broadway in Elmont.
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4TH PRECINCT 1699 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 573-6400 Commander: John Berry Detective Division: Frank DeCicco 5TH PRECINCT 1655 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 573-6500
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outh Nassau Communities Hospital is committed to delivering standard-setting, patient-centered health care. It is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees. The hospital is an acute-care. not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care, expert orthopedic services and emergency and elective angioplasty. South Nassau has been designated as an Christina Daly/Herald Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQ- South Nassau Communities Hospital is one of the best care centers in the area, and the only certified trauma center on IP and is also a recipient of the American Heart the South Shore. Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines®”-Stroke Gold Plus South Nassau is the only hosQuality Achievement Award with pital on the South Shore permitSouth Nassau Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. ted to perform angioplasty on an Communities Hospital South Nassau’s beautiful emergency or an elective basis. In 1 Healthy Way North Addition houses two 36-bed the event you or a loved one need Oceanside, NY medical surgical units, a 36-bed Emergency: 911 angioplasty, it can be performed inpatient behavioral health unit Non-emergency line: on the spot at South Nassau’s and a comprehensive maternity (516) 632-3000 Center for Cardiovascular Health, www.southnassau.org services center, with 26 private 24 hours a day, seven days a postpartum rooms, spacious labor week. and delivery rooms, and a neonatal intensive South Nassau’s Cancer Center is accredited care unit. by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) South Nassau’s Emergency Services departCommission on Cancer (CoC) and has received ment is one of the largest and most advanced the Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) on the South Shore. Designated a regional for three consecutive survey cycles (2009, stroke center and Level II Trauma Center by the 2012, 2015). With leading-edge cancer-fighting American College of Surgeons, the department technologies including Novalis Tx™ radiosurhouses 35 treatment rooms and specialty care, gery, daVinci robotic-assisted surgery, the Long including a high-speed CT-scan and x-ray facilIsland Gamma Knife® and world-class physiity, pediatric emergency room and psychiatric cian talent specializing in cancer, South Nassau emergency room. offers South Shore residents expert cancer care And that capacity will soon be expanding. without the need to travel to points north or South Nassau is working on building a fourinto the city. story, 58,000-square-foot wing. The new wing For more information about South Naswill nearly double the size of the emergency sau Communities Hospital and its services, room, add larger operating rooms, add more call (877)-768-8462 or (516) 632-3000, or go to beds in the critical care wing, and will also www.southnassau.org. We encourage you to help prepare the hospital in case of another “like” them on Facebook and follow them on hurricane like Sandy. Twitter.
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Empowering Individuals & Strengthening Communities
New Horizon Counseling Center provides individual group counseling and psychotherapy in a warm and serene setting. Members are provided a range of services to assist them in life skills in a supportive environment. Our clients benefit from an outstanding team of professionals who are empathetic and caring. We accept most insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, private pay and sliding scale as needed.
Chemical Dependence Program treatment and support for individuals and families dealing with alcoholism and substance abuse. Special groups for adolescents and young adults. Certified dWi program - Six month program with certificate upon successful completion of program. Spanish and english programming. 516-872-9698
“The Meeting Place” - A social and pre-vocational day program for adults with mental illness. members are provided a range of services to assist them in life skills in a supportive environment. 516-569-4524
Care Coordination - Helps individuals who are eligible for medicaid who have medical or “The Club” - Social day program for behavioral health issues receive individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, the most comprehensive benefits other dementias and physical frailties. to meet their needs. 516-374-9253 718-945-2273
Developmental Disabilities Social and vocational services and programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities 718-327-7202 “Out and About” - Socialization group for adults with physical disabilities Joan Baum Friends Program - teen mentors for younger children with special needs in the Hewlett-Woodmere and lynbrook school districts. 516-204-1330
Support Groups Include: Art therapy for Children/Adults • Feeling good groups for girls and Women • Helping Kids understand emotions group Ages 8 - 12 • parenting Skills group • Stress management groups • bereavement therapy for Children/Adults • grandparents raising grandchildren
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MEDICAL Services Cohen Children’s Hospital 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 470-3000 Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Northwell Health 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 Long Island Jewish Medical Center Northwell Health 270-05 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 718-470-7000 Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11571 705-2525 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 St. Joseph’s Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn 11576 562-6000 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway 11691 718-869-7000 South Nassau Communities Hospital One Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 632-3000 South Nassau Urgent Care Center at Long Beach 325 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 870-1010 Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333
Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3045 Hotline: 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003 Families 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 1025 Old Country Road Mineola 11501 747-2606 Mineola Community Treatment Center 366 Jericho Turnpike Mineola 11501 742-4015 Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 827-9500 Nassau County Alliance for Addiction Services Hotline: 679-1111 Admin: 897-1330 Northwell Health Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250 West Hempstead 11552 481-2890
For the Disabled ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens with Handicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946 Helen Keller Services for the Blind 718-522-2122 Office for the Physically Challenged 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 140 Uniondale 11553 227-7399 Mental Health Family and Children’s Association 100 E. Old Country Road Mineola 11501 746-0350 Long Island Crisis Center 2740 Martin Ave., Suite 2 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
South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin, NY 11510 377-5000 South Nassau Counseling Center 175 Fulton Ave., Suite 309 Hempstead 11550 485-5710 (Outpatient services) South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave. Freeport 11520 378-2992 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under) Special Services AHRC Nassau 189 Wheatley Road Glen Head 11545 626-1000 HIV, AIDS, STD Hotline 800-462-6785 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association 125 E. Bethpage Rd., Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447 American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge 11788 631-265-3848 www.alany.org
Arthritis Foundation 150 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 222 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 Breast Cancer Action Coalition 1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors) Planned Parenthood 540 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 750-2500 www.plannedparenthood.org The Safe Center LI Against Domestic Violence 542-0404 - www.cadvnc.org Urgent Care City MD 212-772-3627 citymd.com Locations in: Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Merrick, East Meadow and more Radiology Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 516-992-6437 631-992-6437 Locations in Lynbrook, Elmont, Merrick and more
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The Valley Stream pool has been a popular destination during some of this summer’s humid heat waves.
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Valley Stream has three parks totaling more tic, state-of-the-art community pool complex, than 100 acres of parkland. Arthur J. Hendrick- sports and recreational opportunities abound. son Park, the crown jewel of the town, offers The Village Green provides a stunning backfun for all. Located on West Merrick Road, it drop for outdoor concerts all summer long. has a pool that relieves residents on the scorch- The village is also rich in community spirit, ing summer days, miniature golf courses, courts for various sports, a running and bike trail, and a small skatepark. Across from the lake in the center of the park is the village’s recently renovated Community Center. Open seven days a week, it is where the Silver Threads senior group meets five days a week to knit, crochet, take shopping trips, have luncheons, play bocce and cards, and enjoy daily coffee and snacks. To the north, Valley Stream State Park offers a picnic area, fireplaces, grills, children’s play areas and a wide variety of sports courts. There are ball fields, cross-country ski trails Nick Ciccone/Herald and nature trails, including a Bradley Sealy, 10, left, and his borther, Brandon, 13, have been practicing special one for children. taekwondo for more than nine years with Master Tony Byon at Taekowndo V Located on Jadwin and CoAcademy on West Merrick Road in Valley Stream. chran Place, in South Valley with a strong civic consciousness exhibited Stream, Barrett Park has been the longtime by numerous community groups, including a home field to the Valley Stream Soccer Club. visionary Historical Society, an active Chamber With two baseball fields, a soccer field, two of Commerce, a first-rate Volunteer Fire Departhandball courts, two basketball courts, and a newly renovated playground, the park has been ment, a diligent Civilian Patrol and an Auxiliary Police organization, just to name a few. Our serving the community of South Valley Stream for years. It has something for people of all ages. residents also benefit from energetic youth and From baseball, football and soccer fields, to a senior groups, represented by the Youth Council roller hockey rink, miniature golf and a fantasand the Silver Threads.
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Community Center The Valley Stream Community Center sits lakeside near tree-lined paths and the beautifully landscaped Arthur J. Hendrickson Park. In walking distance away from the pool, miniature golf course and sports courts, the Community Center is a wonderful addition to all that Valley Stream has to offer our community. The newly renovated Community Center is open to all residents of Valley Stream. The Community Center is a place to celebrate that very special occasion, whether it is an intimate wedding, birthday, shower, graduation or possibly a reunion. It’s also a wonderful place for our seniors, “The Silver Threads” to gather and enjoy their day. If you would like to reach out to us, you can contact SallyAnn, the Community Center manager, by e-mailing her atvscomcenter@ vsvny.org or by calling (516) 825-8571.
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Local parks Long Island State Parks Regional Headquarters.......... (631).669-1000 P.O..Box.247,.. Belmont.Lake.State.Park,. Babylon,.11702 www.nysparks.com
Grant Park.........................571-7821 Broadway.and.Sheridan.Avenues,. Hewlett.11557
Valley Stream State Park ...........................................825-4128 Southern.State.Parkway.Exit.15A P.O..Box.670,.Valley.Stream.11582
Recreation Commission ...........................................292-9000 200.North.Franklin.St.,.. Hempstead.11550 www.toh.li
Hempstead Lake State Park ...........................................766-1029 525.Eagle.Ave.,.. West.Hempstead.11552 Jones Beach.....................785-1600 Ocean.Parkway,.Wantagh.11793 Nassau County Parks
In 1853, Hempstead Turnpike was the only route that connected Valley Stream to Jamaica and New York City.
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums ...........................................572-0200 Eisenhower.Park,.East.Meadow.11554 www.nassaucountyny.gov North Woodmere Park ...........................................571-7800 750.Hungry.Harbor.Road,. Valley.Stream.11581 Bay Park............................571-7245 87.First.Avenue,.. East.Rockaway.11518
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Brook Road Park Valley.Stream.11581.. (Mill.Brook.area) Tennis,.volleyball,.basketball,.. playground Echo Park..........................483-7400 399.Nassau.Blvd.,.. West.Hempstead.11552. Lido Town Park..................431-6650 630.Lido.Blvd.,.Lido.Beach.11561. Lido Golf Course..............889-8181 255.Lido.Blvd.,.Lido.Beach.11561 Waiting.time:.889-8080 Rath Park...........................488-1843 849.Fenworth.Blvd.,.. Franklin.Square.11010
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reen Acres Senior Center, founded in 1967, is one G of 16 senior centers run by the Town of Hempstead.
Although the majority of its members are from Valley Stream, the center is open to all town residents 60 and older, and it is free to join. Regular activities include bingo, beach trips, billiards, sewing, a glee club, cards, luncheons, arts and crafts and supermarket trips. There is a yearly holiday boutique. Three days a week, Green Acres members can participate in a lunch program. The center has its own nutritionist to ensure that each member’s health needs are met. Green Acres holds a general meeting every month with its executive board of seven members elected by the seniors. Bingo is hosted a couple of times a week and lasts from 1 to 2:30 p.m. On Thursdays in the summertime, its seniors visit Lido Beach as part of the “All Roads Lead to Lido" program. This popular 10-week program
offers free health services, crafts and games. All town senior centers include additional activities such as physical fitness classes, discussions about humanities and current events, piano lessons, painting, macramé, sculpture, calligraphy, creative writing, poetry, shuffleboard, bowling, intergenerational programs, films and speakers. Available programs include the Bereavement Support Group, which meets twice a month and provides a means of sharing grief, and the Caregivers’ Support Group, which meets once a month and supports those who are tending to a friend or family member. Both programs are held at the Merrick Senior Center. For more information, call 868-4777. Experienced Art Students Enrichment League (EASEL) is a daytime art league held at the Oceanside Senior Center. Call 766-8888 to start a free membership. Busing is available to and from Green Acres. For more information about this center or other Town of Hempstead senior centers, visit toh.li/senior-enrich
Silver ThreadS Community Center at arthur J. hendrickson Park (516) 825-8571 Coordinator: SallyAnn Esposito Monday-Friday, hours vary by day
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The Silver Threads club celebrates each new year with a dance party.
The village’s Silver Threads Senior Club offers a plethora of activities five days a week at the Valley Stream Community Center in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park. From donating knitting and crocheting projects to Nassau University Medical Center and South Nassau Communities Hospital, to shopping trips, luncheons and birthday bagels, there is rarely a dull moment at Silver Threads. The club offers different activities every day of the week, including bocce, chair yoga, rummikub, beauty days and more. The best attendance, however, occurs on card-playing and bingo days. Most of the seniors said that their favorite part of the club is the action-packed card games. The men sit in a different room than the women because they get too competitive during games, the seniors said. They enjoy May High and Canasta games on Wednesdays and Fridays, and bingo once a month. About 30 seniors regularly attend the program. Silver Threads is always looking for new members. For more information, visit the village’s website at www.vsvny.org.
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There are plenty of activities for seniors at both the Green Acres Senior Center and the Valley Stream Community Center.
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Baha’i Center of Nassau County 11 W. Jamaica Ave Valley Stream 11580 (631) 289-2006 www.bahai.us Bahai.information.LI@gmail.com Bethlehem Assembly of God 12 E. Fairview Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-6150 Pastor: Rev. Steven Milazzo www.bethlehemag.org info@bethlehemag.org Church of the Blessed Sacrament (Roman Catholic) 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-1027 Pastor: Rev. Peter Dugandzic www.blessedsacramentvs.org blsrcc@blessedsacramentvs.org Chabad Outreach Center (Orthodox) 550 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 825-5566 Rabbi: Yitzchak Goldshmid www.chabadoutreachcenter.com Christian Science Society 77 Hicks St. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-9393 Contact: Barbara Myers Reading room open to public, Mondays 1 to 3 p.m. Gateway World Christian Center 502 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 596-7222 Senior Pastor: Dr. Sunny Philip www.gatewaynyc.com info@gatewaynyc.com
Grace United Methodist Church 21 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-1182 Pastor: Rev. Matthew T. Curry www.gracevsny.org Holy Name of Mary Church (Roman Catholic) 55 E. Jamaica Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (561) 825-1450 Pastor: Monsignor Romualdo A. Sosing www.hnom.org Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 87 Seventh St. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 825-2903 www.holytrinityepiscopalvs.org information@holytrinity episcopalvs.org Jesucristo La Esperanza de la Familia 34 Locust St. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 792-2999 Pastors: Revs. Raul and Ivette Ruidiaz www.churchjef.com Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 888 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 825-5453 Masjid Hamza Islamic Center of the South Shore 200 Stuart Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-8585 www.masjidhamza.com info@masjidhamza.com New Covenant Baptist Church 215 N. Hillside Ave. Valley Stream 11580 Pastor: Hi S. Lee
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New Hope Lutheran Church 60 Oliver Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-9782 Pastor: Rev. Perucy Butiku nhlcvalleystreamny.webs.com newhopeluth@optonline.net North Woodmere Jewish Center Congregation Ohr Torah 410 Hungry Harbor Road Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-2130 Rabbi: Mordekai Shapiro www.ohrtorah.org Olivet Baptist Church 34 Locust St. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 825-9462 Pastor: Rev. Karen Pickler St. John’s United Methodist Church of Elmont 2105 Stuart Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-6499 Pastor: Patrick Perrin Temple Hillel (Conservative) 1000 Rosedale Road Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-6344 Rabbi: Steven Graber www.templehillel.org rmarkowitz@templehillel.org Unity Church of Christianity 14 E. Mineola Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-1488 Pastor: Rev. Joanna Keneally www.unityvalleystream.net unityvs1@verizon.net Valley Stream Baptist Church 1865 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-7565
Rev. Dr. Sherby Clarke www.valleystreambaptist church.com vsbc@optonline.net Valley Stream Jewish Center (Conservative) 322 N. Corona Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-2308 Rabbi: Yechiel Buchband President: Bruce Wulwick www.valleystreamjc.org Valley Stream Presbyterian Church 130 S. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-0616 Pastor: Rev. Kymberley Clemons-Jones www.valleystreampres.org valleystreampres@gmail.com
OUTrEACH CENTErS Holy Name of Mary Parish Outreach 55 E. Jamaica Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-0177 Coordinator: Sister Margie Kelly www.hnom.org hnmoutreach@verizon.net Blessed Sacrament Parish Outreach 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-8969 Director: Judith Miccio House of Hope, Bethlehem Assembly of God 22 E. Fairview Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 887–1708 Director: Dawnelle Miller www.bethlehemassembly.org millerhoh@optimum.net
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Getting Involved (516) 825-4566 Gerry O’Brien, grand knight www.frcarroll4566-kofc.org contact@frcarroll4566-kofc.org Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month Long Island Society of Italian Americans (516) 791-2181 P.O. Box 12, Valley Stream 11580 Mike Van Roten, president
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Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in Valley Stream. Lions Club of Valley Stream P. O. Box 381, Valley Stream 11582 Janet Mahabir, president www.valleystreamlions.com info@valleystreamlions.com Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Goldie’s Restaurant, DuBois Avenue Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 1016 Valley Stream 11582 (516) 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 115 N. Cottage St. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-2454 Karin Hayat, president Frank Farella, secretary Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Cafe Marcello and Sip This
CULTURAL Valley Stream Historical Society (516) 872-4159 Guy Ferrara, president Dave McKean, vice president Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except in the summer, at the Valley Stream Community Center.
CIVIC Friends of Valley Stream Dogs (516) 350-8737 Richard Infield, president John Peritore, vice president P.O. Box 1454 Valley Stream 11582 www.vsdogs.org vsdogrun@gmail.com Twitter: @vsdogrun Board meets monthly; general membership meetings held quarterly Mill Brook Civic Association P.O. Box 1312, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 791-8857 Peter Hunter and Marc Tenzer, co-presidents Robert Brown, executive vice president www.millbrookcivic.com mbcivicvs@gmail.com Valley Stream Civilian Patrol P. O. Box 965, Valley Stream 11582
(516) 823-9088 Ralph Polverino, president www.valleystreamcivilianpatrol.org Meets the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall at 8 p.m. Valley Stream Community Association 360A W. Merrick Rd., First Floor Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-9056 Carol Crupi, president www.valleystreamca.com cfcrupi@aol.com
FRATERNAL New York No. 1 Elks 57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563 (516) 599-1515 www.nyelks1.org nyelks1@optonline.net Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month; meets third Thursday only in July and August. Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council No. 2622 Meets at Blessed Sacrament Church 201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 568-1027 Richard Fox, grand knight Knights of Columbus Father Thomas F. B. Carroll No. 4566 956 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11581
American Sea Rangers (516) 825-4936 Richard Librandi, commander Meets at Wheeler Avenue School on Friday evenings, September through June Boy Scouts of America of Nassau 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 (516) 797-7600 www.trcbsa.org Local units Cub Scout Pack 106 New Hope Lutheran Church Cub Scout Pack 109 Grace United Methodist Church Cub Scout Pack 367 Holy Name of Mary Church Boy Scout Troop 109 Grace United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 116 Holy Name of Mary Church Boy Scout Troop 369 Blessed Sacrament Church Chinese American Association of Long Island P.O. Box 486, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 596-7072 Classes meet Saturdays, September through June, at Memorial Junior High School Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. 110 Ring Road West Garden City 11530 (516) 741-2550 Donna Ceravolo, executive director www.gsnc.org webemail@gsnc.org Grace Thunderettes 21 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 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 (516) 571-3370 Kenneth Heino, president Meets the second Tuesday of the Continued on next page
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Getting Involved month at Memorial Junior High School Valley Stream Association of Girl Scouts valleystreamgirlscouts@gmail.com Liz Fogarty and Alexandra BrowneMartin, troop/registration coordinators Valley Stream Junior Fire Department 49 Rockaway Parkway Valley Stream 11580 (516) 865-2913 Mike Field, head advisor Open to boys and girls ages 12-18. Meets the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at fire headquarters.
SportS Green Hornets Football Club, Inc. Youth football and cheerleading P.O. Box 274, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 568-9254 Bobby Hawkey, president www.valleystreamgreenhornets.com info@ValleyStreamGreenHornets.com police Activities League (pAL) P.O. Box 343, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 239-4140 Gary Biggers, director www.vspal.net Valbrook Baseball Academy Inc. P.O. Box 65, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 377-1801 Tony Lombardo and Al Marrazzo, camp directors www.valbrook.com info@valbrook.com Valley Stream Baseball League and Colts travel Baseball P.O. Box 182, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 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 Little League P. O. Box 544, Valley Stream 11582 Steve Baez, president www.vsll.org questions@vsll.org Twitter: @VSLLdotORG Valley Stream Soccer Club Boys and girls ages 4 to 19 P. O. Box 143, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 515-7672 Timmy Graham, president www.valleystreamsoccerclub.com Valley Stream roller Hockey League Ages 18 and up 13 Station Plaza, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 359-9020 Jeff Kotcher, president
www.vsrhl.com jeff.kotcher@gmail.com Valley Stream running Club Casene DeGrasse, Michael Singh, co-presidents www.vsrunningclub.org runner6707@gmail.com miktnt@yahoo.com
SErVICE Franklin Hospital Auxiliary Valley Stream Chapter 200 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook 11563 (516) 256-6397 Mary Birbiglia, president Friends of Bridge Substance abuse treatment 5 Pflug Place No. 5-11 Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-4242 Kristine Garcia, director Linda Pizzolo, president Hadassah-Valley Stream Chapter 430 DeMott Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 (516) 766-2725 Cynthia Schilder, president c/o Nassau Hadassah www.hadassah.org nassauregion@hadassah.org Mothers Against Drunk Driving LI chapter 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite 307 Huntington Station 11746 (631) 547-MADD www.longislandmadd.org longisland.ny@madd.org Sisterhood of temple Gates of Zion (516) 561-2308 Bruce Wulwick, president Valley Stream Auxiliary police Unit 108 P.O. Box 521, Valley Stream 11582 (516) 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
VEtErANS American Legion Andrew Fatscher post No. 854 51 Roosevelt Ave. Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-9719 George Schuchman, commander www.americanlegion854.com alpost854@gmail.com Veterans of Foreign Wars post No. 1790 65 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream 11580
(516) 825-9894 Joe Marando, commander Marine Corps League Western Long Island Detachment 235 Merrick Road Lynbrook 11563 Nicholas Camarano, commandant Len Goldstein, senior vice commandant (516) 603-6647 Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 145 65 E. Merrick Road Frank Paz, commander Howard Kaiser,adjutant (516) 330-8109 Valley Stream 11580 Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. Catholic War Veterans of America Father Thomas F. B. Carroll Post 1953 954 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream 11582 (516) 825-4566 Harry Kempf, commander Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Jewish War Veterans post 670 322 N. Corona Ave Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 561-2308
poLItICAL League of Women Voters of Nassau County P.O. Box 221, Port Washington 11050 (516) 431-1628 www.lwvofnassaucounty.org vote@lwvofnassaucounty.org League of Women Voters, Southwest Nassau Chapter (516) 295-1325 Nancy Rosenthal and Harris Dinkoff, co-presidents nancyrosenthal9@gmail.com Nassau County Democratic Committee 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 103, Garden City 11530 (516) 294-3366 Jay S. Jacobs, chairman www.nasssaucountydems.com Nassau County republican Committee 164 Post Avenue, Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800 Joseph N. Mondello, chairman www.nassaucountygop.com Valley Stream Democratic Club (917) 282-1657 Steve Thom, president
www.vsdems.org valleystreamdems@gmail.com Meets the fourth Monday of each month Valley Stream republican Club (516) 825-5626 John DeGrace, leader Thomas McAleer, president Meets the first Monday of each month except summer, at American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. North Valley Stream republican Club (516) 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 (516) 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 Danielle Vitulli, president Sangeeta Pandit, 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 Valley Stream South High School 150 Jedwood Place Valley Stream 11581 www.vsshs-alumni.org cre8em@aol.com Paul DeMartino, president Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm in South High School’s library.
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Your local Herald news Liherald.com/valleystream Facebook.com/vsherald Village of Valley Stream http://www.vsvny.org/ Schools http://www.valleystream13.com/ http://www.valleystreamschooldistrict24.org/ http://www.valleystream30.com/ http://www.vschsd.org/ Chamber http://valleystreamchamber.org/
Developer William R. Gibson petitioned the Long Island Railroad for a station in the area he developed. The LIRR said if he built the station himself, the train would stop there. On May 29, 1929, the Gibson station was opened.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS VILLAgE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Edwin A. Fare
Dermond Thomas
Mayor
Deputy mayor
COUNTY
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (R) 1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3131 Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2386 Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola 11501 (516) 571-2664 Nassau County Legislator - District 3 Carrié Solages (D) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6203 Nassau County Legislator - District 8 Vincent Muscarella (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6208 Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas (D) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3800
STATE
State Assemblywoman 22nd District Michaelle Solages (D) 1690 Central Court Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 599-2972 Legislative Office Building 827 Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-4465
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390 State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224-0341 (518) 474-7330 Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-4656 curranb@nyassembly.gov
John Tufarelli Trustee
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STATE cont’d
State Senator 9th District Todd Kaminsky (D) 55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3401 kaminsky@nysenate.gov
FEDERAL
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044
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
State Assemblyman 19th District Ed Ra (R) 825 East Gate Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-535-4095 Legislative Office Building 544 Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-4627
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
State Assemblyman 21st District Brian Curran (R) 534 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 561-8216 Legislative Office Building 432 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4656
United States Representative Fourth District Kathleen Rice (D) 200 Garden City Plz, Ste 200 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516
State Senator - 7th District Jack Martins (R) 151 Herrick Road Garden City Park, NY 11040 (516) 746-5924 Room 946 LOB,Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-3265
United States Representative Fifth District Gregory Meeks (D) 67-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Arverne, NY 11692 (347) 230-4032 2234 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3461
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Government
nassau CounTy Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature, comprising 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; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell. Nassau CouNty
Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov
Numbers to kNow Assessor’s Office ..................571-1500 Assessment Review .............571-2391 Board of Elections ...............571-2411 Bus Information...................542-0100 Civil Service .........................572-1873 Community College..............572-7500 Consumer Affairs..................571-2600 Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA).........................572-0750 County Attorney ...................571-3056 County Clerk ........................571-2664 County Comptroller..............571-2386 County Executive .................571-3131 County Legislature ...............571-6636 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction ....................................227-7007 District Attorney ...................571-3994 Economic Development ......572-1915 Film Commission.................572-0012 Fire Commission..................572-1000 Health Department .............227-9697 Housing & Intergov. Affairs ...572-1915
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Human Resources ...............571-4246 Human Rights Commission .571-3663 Investigations ......................571-0533 Leg. Budget Review Office ...571-6296 Management and Budget Office...................................571-4273 Medical Center ....................572-0123 Medical Examiner................572-6400 Mental Health .....................227-7057 Minority Affairs.....................571-6174 Parks, Recreation, Museums572-0200 Planning Commission ..........571-5844 Physically Challenged ..........227-7399 Probation Department.........571-5700 Public Works........................571-9600 Purchasing Office ................571-4200 Recreation...........................571-3090 Section 8 and Homeless .....571-0360 Senior Citizen Affairs............227-8900 Sheriff’s Department ...........571-2113 Social Services Department 227-8519 Traffic and Parking Violations ............................572-2700 Traffic Safety Board .............571-5032 Treasurer’s Office .................571-2090 Veterans Services ................572-8452 Volunteer Services ...............572-8452 Youth Board.........................227-7134
Town of hempsTead Founded in 1644, Hempstead is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of roughly 760,000 people. Within the town, there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads. Hempstead is overseen by a supervisor –– currently Republican Anthony Santino –– and a six-member Council. The six members are each elected from one of six districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the Council members have four-year terms. The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings, and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the dayto-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the town’s chief financial officer, the supervisor is responsible for creation and implementation of the 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
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Supervisor Anthony Santino .................812-3260 Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin, Jr. .............538-1500 Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad.......... 489-5000 x3046 Town Attorney, Joseph Ra.....489-5000 Animal Shelter .....................785-5220 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission .....489-5000 Comptroller .........................489-5000
Conservation and Waterways ...........................431-9200 Highway Department ...........489-5000 Housing Authority ................485-9666 Occupational Resources......485-5000 Parks and Recreation ..........292-9000 Planning and Economic Development.......................538-7100 Public Safety .......................538-1900 Sanitation ...........................378-4210 Special pick-up ...................378-8484 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors ...........................378-2200 Senior Enrichment ...............485-8100 Water department ...............794-8300 24-hour emergency line ......794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals......489-5000
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A Message from the Chamber
Greetings from the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce. We are an organization
mem directory and inclusion in the listing of members that appears in this guide. This year, the chamber is working on establishing a community mobile app and a community that promotes and supports the local busivideo program with the Village that will also ness community. provide advertising opportunities. Adverting The concept of the Chamber of Comis also available during the year as a Fourth merce dates back to the 16th century as a of July sponsor, in the annual gala journal way to increase commerce and govern trade. and in the Chamber’s own newsletter. VSCC Our organization, which formed in 1955, receives phone calls and emails asking for strives to create a vibrant business commuDominick information about our area. The response to nity in Valley Stream that appeals to a wide Minerva those inquiries are referrals to our members. range of consumers. VSCC President VSCC is active in the local commuOur membership encompasses many nity. Our members march in the Memorial types of small businesses as well as medical Day Parade, award scholarships to graduatfacilities and doctors, religious institutions, ing Valley Stream high school seniors, co-sponsor with schools, local government and service organizations. the Village the Fourth of July fireworks show, provide VSCC continues its positive relationship with the VilT-shirts for children at the Village pumpkin painting lage and works in conjunction with them on many contest in October, purchase the holiday lighting that activities and projects. Members forge bonds that is displayed in Valley Stream and participate in Toys for strengthen the business community and the commuTots. The Chamber welcomes new businesses to Valley nity at large. Stream, and will arrange for ribbon cuttings attended In business, networking is an established way to make contacts and our members have been doing that by Chamber members and Village Officials. VSCC is once again the main sponsor for the Valley for over 60 years. Our monthly lunch meetings (except Stream Community Fest. This event continues to atin July and August) provide time for networking as tract thousands of people to Rockaway Avenue. well as the opportunity to hear informative speakers, Our Board of Directors and active members donate meet local officials and sample the food at local restautheir time. As President, I express my sincere gratitude rants. to them all. On the first Tuesday of the month between 8 and 9 If you have any questions or would like to become a.m., there is an opportunity to informally network at a member, please call us at (516) 825-1741, or contact Sip This coffee house at 64 Rockaway Ave. Interacting us by email at valleystreamcc@gmail.com. with other members allows for an exchange of ideas I would like to remind the community to shop loand develops a support system. Throughout the year, cally when you can. It takes entrepreneurs and patrons there are other networking opportunities. to keep our business community strong, and a thriving The Chamber offers advertising opportunities, as business community enhances the entire community. well. Membership includes a listing on our website (www.valleystreamchamber.org), in our published
Courtesy VSCC
Debbi Gyulay, left, presented Kimberly Thomas with a community service award at the 2014 Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce gala.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Accountant/Investment TBA Tax Barbara Artusa 475 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-6685 TBATAX@aol.com
Capital One Pushpa Harneja 5 Green Acres Rd Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 791-6000 pushpa.harneja@ capitalonebank.com
Advertising Richner Communications Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 569-4000
Dime Savings Bank Joel Richards 175 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-0140
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jrichard@dime.com
Audiologist Hearing Center of L.I. Dr. Lawrence Cardano 46 Rockaway Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-8485
The First National Bank of LI
drcardano@hearingcenterofli.com
Auto Body Repair Collision Concepts Boris Klerer 305 Rockaway Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-4433
boris@collisionconcepts.com
Two Guys Auto Body Steven Liberto 150 East Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-0203
gildemom@aol.com
Auto Dealer Gregoris Nissan-Subaru Richard DeGregoris 555 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-8700 rgdegreg@yahoo.com
Mazda of Valley Stream 676 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 516-285-0505 Auto/Tires Wond-a-rama Automotive Edward Schornstein 2 Fifth St Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 872-8330 wondaramatire@gmail.com
Bagel Store Magic Bagels Mike Magioncalda 194 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-8779
excellere@aol.com
Bank Astoria Federal Savings Glenore Anderson 120 S. Franklin Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-2910
ganderson@astoriabank.com
Julie Freund 127 E. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-0202
julie.freund@fnbli.com
NEFCU Enrique Parada 264 East Merrick Rd. Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-0030 x 5501 eparada@mynefcu.org
TD Bank Melissa Cunha 275 West Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-2931 melissa.cunha@td.com
Business Consultant JTLA Consulting, Inc. Joanne Antun Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 729-3447 jtla51@aol.com
Viking Consulting Services Group Robert Isaacson Valley Stream, NY 11581 800-936-1432
risaaccson@vcsgconsulting.com
Card Store The Corner Store Mark Barth 260 Rockaway Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 516-218-2811 mkbarth25@gmail.com
Childrens Clothing Enchanted Bella Boutique Corp. Melinda Gomez 209 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 805-6600
enchantedbellaboutique@gmail.com
Civic Association Mill Brook Civic Association Lee Feinman Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 825-2220
lsf@aol.com
Coffee House Sip This Stephanie & David 64 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 341-0491
Farmers Market Our Harvest Scott Reich 7 Willis Court Hicksville NY 11801
Commercial Finance Advisor Platinum Commercial Capital Corp Jennifer Madden 145 Hook Creek Blvd., Bldg. B6D Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 806-6449
Flooring My Carpet, Inc. Barry Silverstein 803 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 285-0502
sipthisny@gmail.com
jmadden@platinumcommercialcapital.com
Counseling New Horizon Counseling Center Audrey Goodman 50 W. Hawthorne Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 204-1330 agoodman@nhcc.us
Friends of Bridge Substance abuse ageny Linda Pizzolo 5-11th Pflug Place Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-4242 Customs Broker Freight Forwarder Alba Wheels Up Int’l Salvatore Stile, II 1 East Lincoln Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (718) 276-3000 m.ciofalo@albawheelsup
Education/Learning Center EduMatters Learning Center Hendrick Colbert P.O. Box 1581 Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 286-7932 hcolb@aol.com
scott@ourharvest.com
barrysmycarpet@yahoo.com
Florist DePalma Florist Inc Reina & Kevin Buckhout 146 Rockaway Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-3777 kbuck1msn.com
Fraternal Community Organization Knights of Columbus Father Carroll/Louis Palermo Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-9544 Frozen Yogurt Truck Hudson Farms Inc., DBA The Hewlee Truck Eric Marcus 1213 Station Plaza Hewlett NY 11557 (516) 220-1022
hewleetruck@gmail.com
Home Care Agency Sara Companion Services Roberta Lulov 201-09 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 837-3388
robertal@saracompanions.com
Home Health Care Jos-el Care Agency Elizabeth Gonsalves 13 Cleveland Street Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 823-0739
Electrical Contractor Rasco Electric Corp Richard Guarneri Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-6157
joselcareagency@aol.com
Electronic Store 17th Street Photo/ Electronics/Outdoors Allan Ghamar 181 East Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 500-3605
Hospital Northwell Health LIJ Valley Stream Helen White 900 Franklin Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 256-6461
allan@17photo.com
hswhite@nshs.edu
Entertainment M & R Entertainment Marie Ferraro P.O. Box 37114 Elmont NY 11003 (516) 263-9695
South Nassau Communities Hospital Gail Carlin 1 Healthy Way Oceanside NY 11572 (516) 377-5370
rascoelectric@optonline.net
marieferraro128@gmail.com
gail.carlin@snch.org
House of Worship Bethlehem Assembly of God Lisa Norwich 188 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-6150 lnorwich@bethlehemag.org
Church of The Blessed Sacrament 201 N. Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 568-1027 blsrcc@bsvs.us
Gateway Christian Center Rev. Sunny Philip 502 N. Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 596-7222 gatewayvs@gmail.com
Unity Church of Christianity in Valley Stream Rev. Joanna Keneally 14 E Mineola Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 516-825-1488 rev@unityvalleystream.net
HVAC Air Design, Inc. James Padavan 331 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-5066 airdesign@aol.com
Indoor Playground Cup O’ Fun Café, Inc./ Little Curious Explorers Diana Normatov 6 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-2600 cupofuncafe@hotmail.com
Insurance Grober-Imbey Agency, Inc Aaron L. Grober One Sunrise Plaza Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-9500 agrober@giains.com
Global Insurance & Financial Consultants Corp. Hugh Edwards 65 Carstairs Road Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 791-3666 hugh@globalinsconsulting.com
Henry Agency Group, Inc. Allstate Henry Cheng 139 North Central Ave., Ste. 1 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-6770 henrycheng@allstate.com
P&G Long Island Inc. Donna McKenna 76 S. Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 791-1800
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SRS Insurance Brokerage Ed Taylor 23 Rockaway Avenue Valley Sream NY 11580 (516) 872-6554
Valley Stream Pediatrics Marc Lashley, MD 167 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-3030
Insurance & Financial John D. Richards, Inc. John DeGrace P.O. Box 903 Valley Sream NY 11582 (516) 887-2422
Municipality Incorporated Village of Valley Stream Barbara DeGrace 5 Fremont Road Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 236-9073
etaylor@srsbi.com
rich@johnrichards.com
Italian Ice Shop The Lemon Ice King Michael Giacobbe, Jr. 128 Rockaway Avenue Valley Sream NY 11580 (516) 509-6602
giacobbe2666@gmail.com
Landscape Contractor Ace Landscaping Services, Inc. Juan F. Reyes 74 Riverdale Road Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 791-6241
jr@acelandscappingservices.com
Law Firm Minerva & D’Agostino, P.C. Dominick Minerva 107 S. Central Ave Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-7400 dminervajr@mindaglaw.com
Roach Bernard PLLC Seidia Bernard 175 N. Central Ave., Suite 200 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 568-7700
sbernard@rbpllc.com
Robert M. Blakeman, Esq. Robert Blakeman 108 S. Franklin Ave., Suite 1 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-7575 rmbassoc98@aol.com
Mall Green Acres Mall Marketing Sara McGuiness 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 561-1157 Marketing-Public Relations/Advertising Rabin Marketing Jules Rabin Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 791-8871
marchashley1@gmail.com
bdegrace@optonline.net
Village of Valley Stream Robert Bara 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-4200 vsclrk@vsny.org
Village of Valley Stream Mayor’s Office 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-4200 vsmayor1@vsvny.org
Music & Dance Studio Krishna Arts Sangeeta Pandit Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 593-6511 sangeeta5@aol.com
Newspaper Valley Stream Herald Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 liherald.com
Non Profit Charitable Org. Valley Stream Lions Janet Mahabir P.O. Box 381 Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 983-2696
janetmahabir@yahoo.com
Optometry Practice Advanced Optometric Associates of LI, PC Arthur Purvin 10 East Merrick Rd, Suite 201 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-7455 dinamancini@optonline.net
Payroll Service Advantage Payroll Michael Vacchio 215 N. Main Street Freeport NY 11520 (516) 287-6495
Valley Stream Pharmacy Azzah Elcheikh 42 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (347) 322-4135 valleystreamrx@gmail.com
Photographer Patte’s Portraits, Inc. 210 Montauk Street Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 812-9199 psra22@optonline.net
Public Insurance Adjuster Emergency Services Co. Lucy Viggiano P.O. Box 610 Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 792-0437 emergsvcco@aol.com
Paul Guttman & Co. Inc. Howard Guttman 203 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-4800 hguttmanpa@aol.com
Physical Therapist Paramount Physical Therapy Leigh-Ann Edison 11 Sunrise Plaza-Store 1 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 218-2555
Publications PrimeTime David Kastriner 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 569-4444 liprimetime.com
New York Physical Therapy Evan Greene 68 S. Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-1112
Xpress Coups Ellen Reynolds 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 569-4000
ledison13@aol.com
nyptvs@gmail.com
Podiatrists Valley Stream Podiatry Dr. Richard Shapiro Dr. Michael Barkin 66 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-3860 drshapbark@aol.com
Printing Custom Creations Eric Kaye N. Woodmere NY 11581 (516) 295-4088 cuscreations@verizon.net
LMN Printing Co, Inc Noreen Carro 23 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 285-8526 noreen@lmnprinting.com
Minuteman Press Les Forrai 11 Sunrise Plaza, Ste. 3 Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 378-2515 info@vsminuteman.com
xpresscoups.com
Public Library Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Mamie Eng 60 Verona Place Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 825-6422 hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Real Estate Bill Gallo Realty 224 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 516-825-2000
billgallorealty1@yahoo.com
Exit Realty Hillcourt Henry Rojas 59 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 606-6254
valleystream@dohertyinc.com
Giovanni’s Pizzeria and Restaurant 47 Franklin Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 256-3161
giovannispizzli@gmail.com
McDonalds P. Hendel Products PaulHendel Sunrise Hwy & Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream NY 11581 paul.hendel@partners.mcd.com
Olive Garden Elma Duncan 610 W. Sunrise Hwy. Valley Sream NY 11580
eduncan@olivegarden.com
PizzaRev Mike Tochluk 2034 Green Acres Mall, Ste. 0030 Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 599-0555 pizzarevvalleystream@gmail.com
School Bus Service Veterans Transportation Co. Inc Howard Boyce Jr. 3 Cleveland Street Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-7070
Keller Williams Realty Landmark Dean Graber and Evantz Saint Gerard 32-55 Francis Lewis Blvd Bayside 11358 516-527-9549
heidenrb@vschsd.org
deangraber@aol.com evantz@yahoo.com
mistylulee@aol.com
mvacchio@LIadvantage.com
Medical Practice Sunrise Medical Associates, PC Dr. Harold Sirota 30 East Sunrise Hwy. Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 791-5804
Pharmacy Dale Drug Robert DeVivo 531 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 561-1222
info@oneinamillioninc.com
Richner Printing Services Lou Corradino 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 569-4000
Top Rated Realty Dawn Jones 550 W. Merrick Road, Suite 7 Valley Stream NY 11580 (917) 833-1355
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Restaurant Applebee’s General Manager 1126 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 872-7200
howardboycejr@veteransbus.com
Miglio Real Estate Bernard Miglio 249 W. Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-6100
daledrug@gmail.com
darryl@strongsidestudios.com
hrojas@exitrealtyhillcourt.com
One In A Million Sasan Shavanson 51 Franklin Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 829-1111
drsunmed@aol.com
Recording/Fitness Studio Strong Side Studios Darryl Granum 27 East Merrick Rd, 2nd Fl Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 792-1049
bmiglio@aol.com
dawn592@msn.com
Schools Valley Stream and Central HS District Dr. Bill Heidenreich One Kent Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 872-5601 Valley Stream Christian Academy Leslie Fowley 12 East Fairview Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-6122 lfowley@vscaschool.org
Valley Stream School Dist 24 Dr. Edward Fale 75 Horton Avenue Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 434-2830 efale@vs24.org
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Security & Investiative Services Doyle Security Services, Inc. Mario Doyle 108 South Franklin Ave, Ste 3 Valley Stream NY 1580 (516) 362-3676 mdoyle@dss-securitysolutions.com
Short Term PT & Nursing Facility Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing Denise Walsh 243 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook NY 11563 (516) 316-2915
dwalsh@lynbrooktherapyandnursing.com
Skin Care & Cosmetic Consultant Mary Kay Angela Ogurick Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-1679
aogurick@marykay.com
Solar Company Solar City Ivana Kostic 15 Grumman Road West Bethpage NY 11714 (347) 437-4065 lkostic@solarcity.com
Supermarket Key Food Alex Guzman 1805 N. Central Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 285-4490 kf1786@keyfoods.com
Tailor Ciccarelli Tailoring Bernard Ciccarelli 114 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-3302
Tax Service Master Tax Service Anthony Ippolito 203 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 256-7000 ippolito_anthony@yahoo.com
Teacher Union Valley Stream Teachers’ Association Patrick Naglieri 33 East Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-6332 vstapn@gmail.com
Vehicle Conversions Valley Van & Sport Utilities, Inc. 622 W. Merrick Road Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 561-1231 accounting@valleyvan.com
Veterinary Hospital Central Veterinary Assoc. John Charos 73 W. Merrick Rd. Valley Stream NY 11580 (516) 825-3066
Valley Stream Soccer Club Jennifer Graham P.O. Box 143 Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 515-7672
centralvets@verizon.com
Past President Debbi Gyulay Valley Stream NY 11581 (516) 825-1741
Wholesale Club Costco Wholesale Josie Mak 605 Rockaway Tpke. Lawrence NY 11557 (516) 371-2017
blairkaylie@aol.com
valleystreamcc@gmail.com
w310mbr@costco.com
Youth Organizations V.S. Youth Council Kenneth Heino P.O. Box 446 Valley Stream NY 11582 (516) 872-6003 vsyouthcouncil@gmail.com
Susan Grieco/Herald The view from the Ferris wheel at this year’s first-ever Valley Stream carnival at the Arthur J. Hendrickson Park pool parking lot in May.
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