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Nicholas Baez, Christian Dyer and James Tronsor, of Valley Stream Troop 116, were honored at Village Hall for achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

Meet the Valley Stream Troop 116 Eagle Scouts honored at Village Hall

Three Boy Scouts from Troop 116 in Valley Stream — Nicholas Baez, Christian Dyer and James Tronsor — sat center stage last Saturday in Village Hall, which was turned into an Eagle Court … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/9/24

The Valley Stream Lion's Club presents their donation of $10,000 to the Parish Outreach of the Holy Name to Sister Margie Kelly, Director of the Parish Outreach.

Valley Stream Lions lend a financial hand to charities

The Valley Stream Lions Club handed ceremonial giant checks, bestowing thousands of dollars, to two local service organizations to financially support them in their mission to uplift and benefit the … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/15/23

Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.

Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/9/23

Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes

Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now. more

8/18/22

HAFTR eighth-grader Alex Preminger reflected on his experience interviewing a Holocaust survivor for his Names, Not Numbers project.

Survivors recall the Holocaust

The tragedy of the Holocaust continues to reverberate in the 21st century, as students at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Middle School took part in the Names, Not Numbers project and showed their videotaped interviews with survivors on June 2. more

By Lisa Margaria | 6/9/22

Holy Name of Mary accepts meat and non-perishable food donations. Local pantries have seen an increasing number of people seeking food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Above, volunteers at Holy Name of Mary in 2019.

Covid’s fallout for the hungry

Thanksgiving may be over, but with the wintry festivities in full swing, families will once again gather for hearty platefuls of turkey and holiday trimmings. While the scene of loved ones enjoying a … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/2/21

Richard Woods, top row, from left, Rob Blount, Michele Cadogan, Tom Capone; bottom row, Rhonda Eisenberg, Oceanside High School students Jared Pryce, Courtney Depperman and McKala-McKenzie McKay, and Baldwin High School student Jaylen Brunson celebrated at the Say Their Names Association’s inaugural scholarship awards ceremony.

Say Their Names celebrates Oceanside students

The Say Their Names Association closed its first year June 26 by awarding eight Black seniors from local high schools, including Oceanside High School, with scholarships for demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities and starting conversations about race. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/15/21

Protests should lead to reforms in New York

Nassau County wound down a whirlwind week of Black Lives Matter protests through local neighborhoods last week that were, with one exception, peaceful and uplifting. Tens of thousands marched . . . more

6/12/20

Oceanside Middle School’s Gay-Straight Alliance club gave out notes and rainbow lollipops to students who completed acts of kindness during its week of kindness, funded by the LGBT Network.

Oceanside Middle School's Gay-Straight Alliance awarded grant from LGBT Network

The LGBT Network awarded Oceanside Middle School’s Gay-Straight Alliance with a $250 grant for the club’s “No Name Calling Week” in January. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/7/19

The Holy Name of Mary cheerleaders cheered on the faculty in their annual match against the school’s eighth-graders.

Holy Name serves up Catholic Schools Week

Students at the Holy Name of Mary School screamed as the eighth-grade class stepped onto the court for the school’s annual Faculty v. Eighth-Grade Volleyball Game to kick off Catholic Schools Week … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/31/19

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