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VALLEY STREAM GUIDE
Greetings from the Mayor Dear Friends,
We have taken a responsible approach to stemming the spread of the virus, yet t is my pleasure to extend greethave found new and innovative ways to enjoy time together while socially and ings on behalf of Deputy Mayor responsibly distancing. In particular, the Sean Wright, Trustees John new on-street dining along Rockaway Tufarelli, Vincent Grasso, and Dermond Avenue has been a big boost for our Thomas, and Village Justice Virginia businesses and residents. Clavin-Higgins. Abounding in civic spirit, Valley Another year has passed, and we Stream is fortunate to have a uniquely welcome this latest edition of the Herdedicated group of residents who donate ald's Living In Valley Stream guide. their time and talents to the betterToday, nearly 38,000 people reside Ed Fare ment of our community. Our village’s in Valley Stream. Although it is a mere volunteers include the members of the 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, Historical Society, the brave men and women of Valley Stream is truly a beautiful suburban oasis, the Fire Department, first-rate Auxiliary Police rich in recreational, social and community charand Civilian Patrols, and organizations catering to acter. We are home to more than 100 acres of residents of all ages, from our Youth Council to beautiful parkland, affording our residents lots of our Silver Threads. greenspaces. From baseball and soccer fields to Our website at www.vsvny.org and social basketball, tennis and now pickle-ball courts, a media platforms provide a great way to keep miniature golf course and a popular state-of-theinformed of everything that is going on around art pool complex, recreational opportunities for all Valley Stream. The Mayor’s Helpline — (800) ages abound. 99-MAYOR — is another way to let us know of Our village staff works hard to provide great any concerns our residents might have. services so there is truly something for everyone As a lifelong Valley Streamer, I am proud to in Valley Stream. The summer brings outdoor concall this village my home. The entire village board certs and movies, the Barrett recreational program joins me in urging you to take advantage of all and the wildly popular Farmers Market. Throughthat is offered here! out the year, there are plenty of seasonal activities Sincerely, for all to enjoy. This year we have all faced the difficult challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. While Valley Mayor Stream suffered, as so many among us were sadly affected, we pulled together as a community.
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Savannah Edwards, 5, held a particularly patriotic spinner at the Firemen’s Field Fourth of July fireworks in 2019.
