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Girl Scouts from Valley Stream Troop 2042 visited the Hewlett House on Nov. 22 to make a donation to help people fighting breast cancer.

Girl Scouts step up in fight against cancer

Local Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops are known for their dedication to the Valley Stream community and can often be seen helping out people or organizations in need. more

By Brian Croce | 11/27/13

Food allergy cases have risen in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The graph at right depicts the percentage of children with specific food allergies.

What causes food allergies?

Third in a series. The number of people with potentially deadly food allergies in the U.S. has risen steadily in recent years, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education, as many as 15 … more

By Brian Croce | 11/6/13

The New York Islanders opened training camp on Sept. 12 in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The team is moving into the arena in 2015.

Islanders open training camp in Brooklyn

The New York Islanders took to the ice on Sept. 12, beginning training camp with shooting and skating drills in their soon-to-be home at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. more

By Brian Croce | 9/19/13

New York Cosmos forward Peri Maro&scaron;evi scored the match’s first goal in the 44th minute on the way to a 2-1 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers on Aug. 3.

New-look Cosmos return, earn wild win

For the first time in 29 years, the New York Cosmos returned to the pitch on Aug. 3, and in thrilling fashion, captured a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in front of a sellout crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. more

By Brian Croce | 8/7/13

A plane flies over Southwest Nassau as it approaches JFK.

State seeks study of airplane noise

Local Assembly members have successfully fought for a bill that would require the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to study flight noise generated by planes at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports. more

By Brian Croce | 6/19/13

The Heralds’ alternative transportation series took second place for feature writing in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards contest. Pictured are participants Penny Frondelli, photographer; Brian Croce, reporter; editors Mary Malloy and Scott Brinton; page designer Alyson Goodman, and editor David Weingrad.

Heralds honored in L.I. Press Club contest

At a June 5 ceremony at the Woodbury Country Club, Herald Community Newspapers took home four honors in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards contest. more

6/12/13

PCC director: we're ahead of the curve

The executives, board members and staff at the Peninsula Counseling Center have accomplished a lot over the last 100 years, and while they pause to celebrate the milestone now, there’s no sign of the agency slowing down any time soon. more

By Brian Croce | 5/23/13

Ann E. Friedman, reporter for the Nassau Herald, received an Honorable Mention for her Leo Zisman story.

Heralds earn 25 state and national awards

The Herald Community Newspapers were recognized for their work both on the state level and nationally last weekend, when awards from the New York Press Association and the Local Media Association were announced.Herald more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/10/13

Reporter Brian Croce won second place in the Rookie Reporter of the Year category.

Heralds earn 25 state and national awards

The Herald Community Newspapers were recognized for their work both on the state level and nationally last weekend, when awards from the New York Press Association and the Local Media Association were announced. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/13

Flood can’t stop temple’s relief efforts

While most of Valley Stream and its immediate surrounding communities did not suffer much flood damage during Hurricane Sandy in late October, not all homes and buildings made out unscathed. more

By Brian Croce | 12/12/12