Greetings from the Mayor

VALLEY STREAM GUIDE Greetings from the Mayor

Dear Friends, We have taken a responsible approach to stemming the spread of the virus, yet

It is my pleasure to extend greethave found new and innovative ways to ings on behalf of Deputy Mayor enjoy time together while socially and Sean Wright, Trustees John responsibly distancing. In particular, the Tufarelli, Vincent Grasso, and Dermond new on-street dining along Rockaway Thomas, and Village Justice Virginia Avenue has been a big boost for our Clavin-Higgins. businesses and residents.

Another year has passed, and we Abounding in civic spirit, Valley welcome this latest edition of the HerStream is fortunate to have a uniquely ald's Living In Valley Stream guide. dedicated group of residents who donate

Today, nearly 38,000 people reside their time and talents to the betterin Valley Stream. Although it is a mere Ed Fare ment of our community. Our village’s 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, volunteers include the members of the Valley Stream is truly a beautiful suburban oasis, Historical Society, the brave men and women of rich in recreational, social and community charthe Fire Department, first-rate Auxiliary Police acter. We are home to more than 100 acres of and Civilian Patrols, and organizations catering to beautiful parkland, affording our residents lots of residents of all ages, from our Youth Council to greenspaces. From baseball and soccer fields to our Silver Threads. basketball, tennis and now pickle-ball courts, a Our website at www.vsvny.org and social miniature golf course and a popular state-of-themedia platforms provide a great way to keep art pool complex, recreational opportunities for all informed of everything that is going on around ages abound. Valley Stream. The Mayor’s Helpline — (800)

Our village staff works hard to provide great 99-MAYOR — is another way to let us know of services so there is truly something for everyone any concerns our residents might have. in Valley Stream. The summer brings outdoor conAs a lifelong Valley Streamer, I am proud to certs and movies, the Barrett recreational program call this village my home. The entire village board and the wildly popular Farmers Market. Throughjoins me in urging you to take advantage of all out the year, there are plenty of seasonal activities that is offered here! for all to enjoy. Sincerely, This year we have all faced the difficult chal lenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. While Valley Ed Fare Stream suffered, as so many among us were sadMayor ly affected, we pulled together as a community.