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Unal Karakas has been named the next V.S. 24 Superintendent of Schools.

Valley Stream 24 welcomes new superintendent

T he Valley Stream 24 Board of Education selected Unal Karakas as the next Valley Stream 24 Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2023. “We partnered with District Wise Consultants … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/23/23

Kids from The Felix Organization learned how to stand on their surfboards before going into the water last Thursday.

Surf for All turns foster kids into brand new surfers

Long Beach is synonymous with surfing. People running into the water, jumping on their surfboards and riding the waves in the sun is a typical summer across the city. Surf for All, one of Long … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/23/23

Candace Hugee succeeded Joseph Pompilio as principal of Valley Stream Central High School for the upcoming academic year. The Brooklyn native brings nearly two decades of educational experience to the school.

This city public school pioneer is Valley Stream Central High School's new principal

Candace Hugee was named Valley Stream Central High School’s principal earlier this year. She succeeds Joseph Pompilio, who announced his retirement after a 22-year run. Born in … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/23/23

Armaan Mohammed, 13, of Valley Stream was given a signed autograph and book from the original ‘Karate Kid,’ Ralph Macchio.

This Valley Stream karate kid was told he'd never walk again. See him now.

Two years ago, Armaan Mohammed grew too weak to walk, slogging around on crutches in his living room due to a severe form of scoliosis, resulting in his spinal cord slowly rotting away. For most … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/23/23

Crime Watch, a subgroup of the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, had a civilian patrol group in the 1980s. To this day, there are still signs around the neighborhood.

East Meadow's Crime Watch Committee has kept the community safe for decades

For nearly 40 years, a group of dedicated community members have acted as the neighborhood eyes and ears of the Nassau County Police Department. Crime Watch, a subgroup of the Council of East Meadow … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/23/23

Kiran Maharaj, left, receiving the SHIELD award from District Attorney Anne Donnelly on June 26. The award is given to students who take initiative to make a positive change in their communities.

East Meadow High School senior Kiran Maharaj receives award from Nassau County District Attorney for her service

As a middle-school student, Kiran Maharaj wanted to be involved in school clubs, but ultimately shied away from them. Now, the incoming senior at East Meadow High School not only started her own, but … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/23/23

Kellen Curry said he was prompted to run for the 3rd C.D. seat by the revelations about George Santos’ lies, as well as the Biden administration’s ‘disgraceful’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Kellen Curry explains why he’s running against Representative George Santos

Kellen Curry spent eight years serving the United States in the Air Force, and after a stint in the private sector, he is looking to return to public service as one of the challengers for U.S. Rep. … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/23/23

East Meadow resident Aiden Mustafich and his Long Island soccer team heads to Sweden for the Gothia Cup

East Meadow resident Aiden Mustafich and his soccer team, Hota Bavarian Soccer Club 2006, left on a trip of a lifetime on July 13. It took them a flight and a bus to get there, but ultimately they … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/23/23

Rabbi Eli Goodman, of Chabad of the Beaches, above with Acting City Manager Ron Walsh, said he thinks the grants are ‘vital’ in the ongoing effort to reduce incidents of antisemitism.

Long Beach religious leaders share their thoughts on state grants to combat hate

The battle against hate and antisemitism has seemed never-ending. There have been hateful words spoken and written across Nassau County, and numerous discoveries of images such as swastikas. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/23/23

Michelle Lapinel McAllister, left, Carol DiPaolo and Martha Braun, staff members of the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, helped place the new oyster spat in the Tappen Marina on Tuesday.

Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor begins second season of community oyster garden

For the second consecutive year, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor initiated its community oyster garden program as part of its effort to reintroduce large numbers of the shellfish to the harbor … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/23/23

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