______________ VALLEY STREAM _____________
HERALD
Thinking of Buying or Selling This August? Now’s th e Time!
Three win Scholarships
Page 7
Page 10
VOL. 36 NO. 33
AUGUST 14 - 20, 2025
Call Natalie Toler!
Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O 5166693700 | M 516 3880912 natalie.toler@elliman.c om
Rockville Centre Offi ce | 304
Merrick Road | 516.669 .3700 elliman.com
$1.00
© 2025 DOUG LAS ELLIM AN 110 WALT WHIT MAN ROAD, REAL ESTATE. EQUA L HOUSING OPPO RTUNITY. HUNT INGTON STAT ION, NEW YORK 1174 6. 631.5 49.74 01
1283593
Hospital seeks designation
Let’s make your move smooth, smart and profitable. • Local Expert • Trusted Negotiator • Personalized Service
Scout project adds life to village garden ing about how he could make a meaningful impact in his community, and the garden offered When Valley Stream resi- a unique opportunity. “It seemed like just the right dent Michael Gay began thinking about his Eagle Scout proj- direction to go to, because it ect, he didn’t have to look far to was new, knowing that it was find inspiration; it was growing just getting off the ground,” Hamlett-Gay said. right in his back“They needed a lot yard. of help.” The newly opened Beyond its novelValley Stream Comt y, t h e p r o j e c t munity Garden had aligned with Gay’s just started welcomvalues—especially ing members on his appreciation for May 4, and for Gay, t h e e nv i r o n m e n t the timing was perand interest in susfect. t a i n a b i l i t y, a n Gay, 17, a recent important part of graduate of Central his life, according to High School and a Gay. member of Boy “For the garden Scout Troop 116, saw in particular, he was the opportunity to very excited to be make a difference in MIcHAEL GAy able to help make a place close to his Troop 116 things grow, to see heart. things grow,” Ham“He chose this simply because our family is a lett-Gay said. “Being able to member of the garden, and the plant food for not just ourgarden actually just publicly selves, but also for the local opened to the public on May 4,” food pantry was something that said his stepmother, Audra did interest him.” On July 26, Gay’s vision Hamlett-Gay. “So, it was something that he was already came to life. He organized a aware of, that he knew and that major volunteer day, coordinating members of his troop, garhe wanted to be a part of.” Gay had already been thinkContinued on page 2
By ISABELLA OREN
INTERN
Stu Goldman/Herald photos
Good times and classic vibes Rockaway Avenue was buzzing on Aug. 8 as Valley Stream’s weekly Friday-night Classic Car Show rolled into town, this time with the coveted Mayor’s Trophy on the line. Cedric “Leggs” Ballah of Laurelton, right, cruised away with top honors for his sleek 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The car show continues every Friday through Aug. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. Story, more photos, Page 10.
R
aising money wasn’t easy, and finding things for everyone to do was also not easy.