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Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner. more
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The real work gets done in the middle
Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans. more
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Three candidates are aiming to nab a seat up for grabs on District 24’s Board of Education Election on May 21.
School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 24 school board candidates
Three newcomers are vying for a contested seats on District 24’s Board of Education on May 21.   Candidates Alisa Clark, Annette Matthew, and Erika Vasquez are in a three-way race for the … more
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From a Gioachino Rossini overture to Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Mambo,’ Valley Stream Central High School district student musicians gave a genre-expansive performance at Manhattan’s Carnegie Hall on April 4.
'A dream come to life': Valley Stream Central High School District concert takes center stage at Carnegie Hall
To performers the world over Carnegie Hall is synonymous with enduring musical renown. Its dazzling auditoriums have played host to household names like Tchaikovsky and the Beatles whose performances … more
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Memorial Junior High School students with a member of the Disabled American Veterans and some of the toiletry items collected during the close-out Veterans Toiletry Drive last Friday.
Village of Valley Stream unites to boost veterans’ toiletry drive
The Valley Stream community collected vital toiletry items for homeless and poverty-stricken veterans in an event that kicked off at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School and ended at Valley Stream … more
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Four candidates — one incumbent and three challengers — are aiming to nab two seats up for grabs on District 13’s Board of Education Election on May 21.
School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 13 school board candidates
Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on District 13’s Board of Education on May 21.   Newcomer Jaianti Singh and previous challenger Andrew Sgro are vying for the open seat of … more
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Mike Stanko, right, a lifelong resident of Valley Stream, had his signature “pop realist” artwork on display at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration earlier this month.
'The Art of Stanko' exhibition is a colorful ode to Valley Stream
It was a full house at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration turned exhibition gallery to showcase the work of New American painter and hometown darling Mike Stanko. The record-breaking turnout on opening … more
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Milagros Vicente, recipient of the N-New York State School Boards Association Outstanding School Board Service Award, has worn many hats and supported a variety of causes.
This Valley Stream District 13 trustee receives high honors for service
She’s left an indelible mark in Valley Stream’s public life and public education system. Valley Stream District 13’s Board of Education trustee Milagros Vicente was handed the … more
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What if you had to vote right now?
Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job. more
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Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine
Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. more
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