Community Corner
🌱 Can Valley Stream South finally earn that coveted home playoff game?
And check out America at 250 for Educators on the Valley Stream Patch calendar

Greetings Valley Stream! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Valley Stream South finally earn that coveted home playoff game?
- Know this car? Valley Stream residents can help find a missing man.
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High hopes for Valley Stream South (liherald.com) — Valley Stream South High School's boys soccer team is aiming to host a home playoff game this season after last year's surprise postseason run. With standout junior striker Luke Huczko and a strong supporting cast, coach Pete Mastroda believes the Falcons' speed, depth, and returning goalkeeper could make them serious contenders in Nassau Class A.
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• Police search for missing Graham man with cognitive impairments (wxii12.com) — Police in North Carolina are searching for 69-year-old Brady Lowder, who left home Tuesday and may be traveling toward Valley Stream without needed medications. Valley Stream residents are urged to watch for his red 2022 Ford Explorer with North Carolina plate TMS3936 and report any sightings to 911 or the listed Graham Police contacts.
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📸 Around Valley Stream
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Valley Stream
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Family Bingo Night (OUTDOORS) →
Verona Place, Valley Stream
6:30 pm - Family Bingo Night →
Verona Place, Valley Stream
6:30 pm - DW - Senior College Info Night @ CHS
Valley Stream Central High School District, 320 Fletcher Avenue, Valley Stream
7:00 pm - STEM Workshop: SCRATCH Basics →
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
4:00 pm - Teen Board Games Night with Friends →
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
6:00 pm - WLB Welcome Back Family Night
Valley Stream 24 UFSD Valley Stream, NY 11581
7:00 pm - Valley Stream Community Fest →
Valley Stream NY
10:00 am - Fiber Crafters Get-Together →
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
2:00 pm - Schools Closed - Yom Kippur
Valley Stream 24 UFSD Valley Stream, NY 11581 - Lynbrook Kiwanis Tea Party →
Lynbrook Library, 56 Eldert St, Lynbrook
12:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
📣 Valley Stream Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Valley Stream. Apply here.
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Valley Stream, NY in Valley Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valley Stream here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lynbrook
- Several UES Streets To Close For German-American Parade This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)
Elmont
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class For Sale at Beverly Hills Auto Group - (516) 540-2017 (longisland.com)
- Vermont drug bust leads to five arrests (cbs6albany.com)
- Maple Leafs' star fails physical & has no timetable for return (thebiglead.com)
Rockville Centre
- High-Ranking MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 60 Years' Imprisonment for Racketeering, Seven Murders, Multiple Attempted Murders, Arson, and Firearms Offenses (justice.gov)
- Legislator Davis, NYS DOL, Hempstead Works, Government Partners Host "Fresh Start" Job Fair in Hempstead Village (longisland.com)
Ok Valley Stream! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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