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Franklin Hospital, at right, as it appeared in the early 1980s. The lumber yard, to the left, was bought by the hospital and torn down to add a nursing home. The hospital also once tried to purchase the James A. Dever School, top of photo, and surrounding property in the rear so it could expand.

As early as 1948, there were visions of opening a hospital in Valley Stream. Fifteen years later, that dream became a reality when Franklin General Hospital opened its doors. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/25/13

Valley Stream incumbents to face challenges

There will be contested races for Board of Education seats in all three Valley Stream elementary school districts next month. Nominating petitions were due on Monday afternoon. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/13

Residents were able to stop by any one of nearly 40 tables to get valuable health information on April 13.

Franklin promotes healthy lifestyles

Memorial Junior High School is a place of learning. That learning often extends beyond the final bell on Friday afternoons, such as last weekend when Franklin Hospital hosted its annual Community Health Fair in the school’s gymnasium. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/17/13

Wellness Committee members, from left, Dr. Scott Comis, Jill Vogel and Robert Milani invite parents to the April 29 program where they can learn how to communicate with their children on issues of bullying and substance abuse.

Valley Stream districts to host Parent University

It’s time for parents to go back to school. But it will only be for a night. The Valley Stream Interdistrict Wellness Committee will host its first Parent University on April 29, a program that has been in the works for several months. The topics will include bullying and drug and alcohol abuse. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/12/13

No more but not less for students in District 13

Keeping programs in tact in District 13 was the priority for board members and administrators entering budget season. They say the proposed $44.6 million spending plan that will be put forward to voters in May accomplishes just that. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/27/13

Tom Suozzi and Adam Haber are both seeking the Democratic nod to run for Nassau County executive in November.

County executive race heats up

Election Day is still eight months away, but the race for Nassau County Executive has already begun to heat up. Two Democratic candidates — one who is quite familiar to the county political scene — have emerged to seek the party’s nod to challenge Republican incumbent Ed Mangano in November. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/6/13

The North Girls were conference champions. From left are Alyssa Marturano, Natalie Iannone, coach Santo Di Sclafani, Kristen Montana, Rebecca Skarren, Celine Zollinger, Jennifer Conti and Maria Lucente.

North girls, Central boys lead conference in bowling

Valley Stream’s high school bowlers were certainly on a roll this year. Both Conference VI championships went to Valley Stream teams, with the Central High School boys and North High girls each capturing first place. Regular season matches took place at Rockville Lanes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/27/13

No budget cuts planned in District 13

While many school districts on Long Island will be cutting programs and staff next year, District 13 is expected to maintain the status quo. In the first budget presentation to the Board of Education and public on Feb. 13, administrators proposed a spending plan that would keep everything in tact. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/20/13

This redistricting plan by the Nassau County Legislature's Republican majority will move ahead for a vote by the full Legislature on Feb. 25.

Republican redistricting plan advances

A Republican-led plan to redraw Nassau County’s 19 legislative districts will now head to the full Legislature, after the Rules Committee approved the proposal Monday afternoon in a 4-3 vote along party lines. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/13/13

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, center, took the oath of office at a ceremonial inauguration at the Dutch Broadway School in Elmont last Friday. Joining her were, from left, her brother Carrié, Judge Michele Woodard, Solages’s brother Philippe Jr., and their parents, Micheline and Philippe.

Solages sworn in where it all began

Although Michaelle Solages began her first term in the New York State Assembly a month ago, she wanted to do something special for the community that put her there. On Feb. 1, she was sworn in at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School, where she began her education more than two decades ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/6/13

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