Most people think of libraries as a big building lined with shelves holding tens of thousands of books, not a brightly painted wooden box. In some cases, that’s all it takes.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/4/14
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Six District 24 students can call themselves award-winning writers after they were recognized for their work in a pair of essay contests at the May 28 Board of Education meeting.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/4/14
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The William L. Buck School has been chosen to pilot a new geothermal heating and cooling system that, if successful, could save the district money on utility costs and serve as a model for schools across Long Island and the country.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/21/14
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Residents of Valley Stream’s four school districts approved their budgets on Tuesday night, and an incumbent Board of Education trustee in District 13 was defeated.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/20/14
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Budget preview for Valley Stream elementary Districts 13, 24 and 30.
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5/15/14
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Voters in Valley Stream’s school districts will vote on a combined $215 million worth of spending when they head to the polls on Tuesday. This year’s budgets are all tax-cap-compliant, and keep program intact.
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5/15/14
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There are three candidates running for three open seats on the District 24 Board of Education. Incumbents Paul DePace and Lisa Pellicane are seeking re-election. Armando Hernandez is running for the seat currently held by Carole Meaney. All terms are for three years.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/8/14
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For decades, Friends of Bridge has been providing substance abuse treatment to residents of Valley Stream and the surrounding area, and leaders of the organization know this work would not be possible without the help of volunteers and various partners in the community.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/7/14
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There will be contested elections in only one of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts this year when voters head to the polls for the school budget and Board of Education vote on May 20.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/23/14
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“This is what my favorite event of the year is,” Valley Stream Council of PTAs President Michelle D’Elia said in welcoming hundreds of parents, teachers, students, administrators and Board of Education members to the 53rd annual Lights On For Education program on April 10.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/16/14
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