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summer 2017

In This Issue

Published Quarterly by theVillage of Valley Stream

123 South Central AvenueValley Stream, N.Y. 11582

Phone: 516-825-4200 Fax: 516-825-8316

www.vsvny.org

TheVillage Green

Summer in Valley Stream.............

Scoobie Doobie ....................... Page 1

July 4th Fireworks........................ Page 1

Concert Schedule........................Page 1

Mayor’s Message......................... Page 2

Memorial Day............................. Page 2

Fleet Service................................ Page 3

Spring Cleaning.......................... Page 3

We Love Trees............................ Page 3

Senior Corner ............................. Page 4

Holiday Sanitation Schedule....... Page 4

The Village GreenOfficial Newsletter of The Incorporated Village of Valley Stream

www.vsvny.org

Did You Know…Valley Stream’s Fleet

Maintains Over How Many VehicleA. 35

B. 65

C. 75

D. 100

Hint: The answer is in this issue.

SUMMER IN VALLEY STREAMSOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

SCOOBIE DOOBIE !!

CONCERT SCHEDULE

JULY 4TH FIREWORKSEXTRAVAGANZA

TUESDAY JULY 4th 2017Rain Date: Wednesday, July 5th

Tickets$8 in Advance$10 at the Gate

(free for children under 2)

D oo Wop Is Coming to Valley Stream…and a whole lot of great live music all

summer long. Check out the summer concert series schedule and get yourself and your lawn chair down to the Village Green for a summer of sensational sounds!

Gates open at 6:30pm and close at COORDINATOR’S DISCRETION. Entrance to Fireman’s Field at Emerson Place & E. Euclid Street

Tickets Available at Hendrickson Pool Facility, Village Hall and Library.Credit Cards will not be accepted for this event

NO CHAIRS or STROLLERS ALLOWED IN PARKspace will be provided for storage

For more info call: (516) 872-6003

REVISED

SECOND CHANCE BAND Wednesday, July 5th Rain Date: Monday, July 10th

DR. K’S MOTOWN REVUE Wednesday, July 12th Rain Date: Monday, July 17th

RISKY BUSINESS Wednesday, July 19th Rain Date: Monday, July 24th

MARC BERGER *RIDE* Wednesday, July 26th Rain Date: Monday, July 31st

SIX GUN Wednesday, August 2nd Rain Date: Monday, August 7th

DOO WOP UNDER THE STARS Wednesday, August 9th Charlie Thomas’ The Drifters, Barbara Harris & The Toys, John Kuse & The Excelleents Rain Date: Monday, August 14th

NASSAU POPS Thursday, August 10th No Rain Date

CAPTAIN JACK Wednesday, August 16th Rain Date: Monday, August 21st

PANDORA’S BOX Wednesday, August 23rd Rain Date: Monday, August 28th

EASY RIDERS Wednesday, August 30th Rain Date: Thursday, August 31st

VALLEY STREAM RECREATION DEPARTMENT Presents

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 872-6003VILLAGE JUDGE

VIRGINIA CLAVIN-HIGGINS

VILLAGE CLERKROBERT V. FUMAGALLI

MAYOREDWIN A. FARE

DEPUTY MAYORVINCENT M. GRASSOSEAN WRIGHT

DERMOND E. THOMAS

JOHN L. TUFARELLI

TRUSTEES

FREE Summer Concert Series

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SECOND CHANCE BAND Wednesday, July 5th

Rain Date: Monday, July 10th

DR. K’S MOTOWN REVUE Wednesday, July 12th


RISKY BUSINESS Wednesday, July 19th


MARC BERGER *RIDE* Wednesday, July 26th

Rain Date: Monday, July 31st

SIX GUN Wednesday, August 2nd

Rain Date: Monday, August 7th

DOO WOP UNDER THE STARS Wednesday, August 9th

Charlie Thomas’ The Drifters, Barbara Harris & The Toys, John Kuse & The Excelleents Rain Date: Monday, August 14th

NASSAU POPS Thursday, August 10th

No Rain Date

CAPTAIN JACK Wednesday, August 16th

Rain Date: Monday, August 21st

PANDORA’S BOX Wednesday, August 23rd


EASY RIDERS Wednesday, August 30th

Rain Date: Thursday, August 31st

ALL CONCERTS START AT 8:00 PM AT THE BAND SHELL





MAYOREDWIN A. FARE


DERMOND E. THOMAS

JOHN L. TUFARELLI

TRUSTEES


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No Rain Date












MAYOREDWIN A. FARE


DERMOND E. THOMAS

JOHN L. TUFARELLI

TRUSTEES


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No Rain Date








Free Summer Concert Series

Mark Your Calendar with theseIMPORTANT DATES

Summer Time Fun!Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Tuesday, July 4thFiremen’s Memorial FieldGates Open at 6:30 P.M.

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the gate

Valley Stream’s Summer Concert Series

Free of Charge!8:00 P.M.

July 5th – August 31stJohn Smith Bandshell on the

Village Green

Friday Night Movies Free to All Residents!

Lakeside at Hendrickson Park8:30 P.M.

July 7th – August 25th

Library EventsMovies

Museum PassesSummer Reading

And more

Aquatic ShowAugust 12th

The Pool is Open!

Come on down…the water’s fine!

Check the Summer Rec Guide or visit our website at www.vsvny.org for details on the above activities and all the events

planned for this summer season.

A Special Message From Mayor Ed FareDear Friends,

S ummer in Valley Stream is finally here! We are well on our way to a great season of fun in the sun, with plenty of activities for everyone.

Whether your preference is the fast paced thrill of organized sports, cultural events or high energy camp-like programs for the children, or perhaps a more laid back approach to the balmy weather, there is plenty to do here in our beautiful village.

Our fantastic pool complex is the centerpiece of Valley Stream’s recreational programs. With the addition of a large, attractive shade structure, even the hottest days are more comfortable for our pool patrons. Fun and colorful playgrounds in our parks keep our youngsters entertained for hours.

As always, our summer concert series on the Village Green will bring the sounds of a wide variety of popular band and orchestral selections. Mark your calendars for August 9th Doo Wop comes to Valley Stream! Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets to the beautiful open air venue and settle in for a summer of musical entertainment.

Please check the summer recreation guide that was recently mailed to your home and keep it handy. It is full of helpful information about all the programs offered to keep everyone busy all summer long, right here at home in Valley Stream.

Our entire Village Board joins me in wishing all a happy, fun-filled summer!

MEMORIAL DAY... Reflection, Respect, Remember

Sincerely,

M emorial Day 2017 dawned damp and

rainy, but that did not dampen the

resolve of many Valley Streamers who participated

in this year’s parade and solemn services at the

Memorial Plaza, joined by Grand Marshall, Al

Goldberg.

In commemorating those who gave their lives in

service to our nation, Mayor Fare remarked, “Our

veterans hold an important and deeply special

place in the fabric of our community. We enjoy

our freedoms today because of them, we gather today to honor them, and we will never forget them and the

loved ones they have left behind.”

FLEET SERVICES

S afety and security, road paving and repairs, sanitation services…just part of the story when we consider the many responsibilities of Valley Stream’s

Department of Fleet Services. Led by Fleet Services Supervisor Tim Graham, and Assistant Supervisor Rob Laino, and comprised of a group of

nine dedicated and highly skilled vehicle specialists, Fleet Services is a vital cog in the wheel of village services. This team is responsible for more than 100

municipal vehicles that keep our village moving forward, including garbage & recycling trucks, payloaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and public safety and

code enforcement automobiles. Fleet Services is also tasked with the care and maintenance of the entire Valley Stream Fire Department fleet of engines,

ladder trucks and other response vehicles. It is a major responsibility and one that the crew takes very seriously.

Located at the Village’s Public Works complex known as Arlington Yard, Fleet Services occupies a large building that, at any point in time, may have a dozen

or so vehicles within, undergoing maintenance and repairs. In addition, several employees of the department are designated as specialized welders and

fabricators, possessing skills that enable them to perform in-house tasks that would otherwise not be possible. The more professional work that can be done

by village workers is a win-win for the taxpayers; saving money and keeping more vehicles on the road.

Under the supervision of Graham, the entire fleet of vehicles undergoes scheduled maintenance on a rotational basis, optimizing efficiency and preventing

vehicle down-time. Even the lightest equipment in the fleet, such as small tractors and “ride-on” lawn care equipment are kept to a strict repair and upkeep

schedule.

Maintaining Valley Stream’s 90 miles of roadways, covering nearly a 5-square mile area, is no

small task. In all kinds of weather and through every season, our Department of Fleet Services

remains at the ready, keeping Valley Stream moving ahead!

S pring cleaning and summer repairs go hand-in-hand, so

now is a good time to stop by Valley Stream’s Building

Department to find out what is required for any home improvement

work you may have in mind. For instance, did you know that most

fencing, window installation, new driveways and sidewalks all

require village permits?

Visit our friendly and helpful Building Department staff

to learn more, or call 516-825-4200.

O nce again, our

Village has received

Tree City designation

from the Arbor Day

Foundation, in recognition

of our ongoing efforts to

plant more trees than are

removed due to disease

and danger. With the

help of our local scouts,

the Village continues to

promote sustainability, maintaining the many thousands of trees that grace our village

properties.

V alley Stream’s Head Groundskeeper Eugene Boening (far right) taught

our area scouts the importance of tree preservation, while demonstrating

proper planting techniques. The youngsters got hands-on experience honing their

horticultural skills while learning important lessons in environmental conservation.

Engine 344 was officially dedicated to the Valley Stream Fire Department’s fleet at a traditional Wet Down” ceremony. On hand were (L-R) Trustee Wright, Village Clerk Fumagalli, Fleet Services Assistant Supervisor Rob Laino and Mayor Fare, along with Fire Department personnel.

Spring CleaningBuilding Dept.

Permits

We Love Trees

Please call Mayor Fare’s Helpline at 1-855-99MAYOR

ECRWSSPOSTAL PATRON

VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM

PRESORTSTANDARD

US POSTAGEPAID

Permit No. 597Valley Stream, NY

VILLAGE JUDGEVIRGINIA CLAVIN-HIGGINS


MAYOREDWIN A. FARE

DEPUTY MAYORVINCENT M. GRASSO

The Incorporated Village of Valley Stream123 South Central Avenue • Valley Stream, N.Y. 11582

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TRUSTEESJOHN L. TUFARELLI

DERMOND E. THOMASSEAN WRIGHT

SENIOR

CORNER

Household Garbage Holiday Collection Schedule

Recycling Collection Schedule - If your regular day is....

Observed Holiday

Fourth of July, Tuesday, July 4th

Labor Day, Monday, September 4th

Fourth of July, Monday, July 4th

Labor Day, Monday, September 4th

Monday/ThursdayNo Agriculture

Tuesday/ThursdayNo Agriculture

Pick up Tues7/5

Pick up Tues9/5 Regular

Regular

Regular

Regular

Regular

Regular

Regular

Wednesday/FridayNo Agriculture

Wednesday/FridayNo Agriculture

If your regular collection isMONDAY/THURSDAY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

If your regular collection isMONDAY/THURSDAY

Observed Holiday

C alling all Mah Jong players! There is plenty of space for you to come down to the Valley Stream Community Center and join in.

Call Sally Ann at 825-8571 for information.

S ilver Thread Programs continue all summer long at the Community Center. For those who enjoy cooling off at our pool,

tiki huts and shade structure…see you there!

Bocce is Back! The Valley Stream 2017 Bocce Ball season has begun. Players meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bocce Ball Court in Hendrickson Park. To participate, call 825-8571.

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