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Willow Road Elementary School students dress up as centenarians to celebrate their 100th day of school.

Valley Stream District 13 celebrates 100th Day of School

Valley Stream District 13 students and teachers recently celebrated their 100th day in school. Students and teachers came together to mark this day with a range of engaging and exciting activities. … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/23/24

Valley Stream District 13 leads the charge in inclusive play with its $100,000 newest multi-sensory playground.

See how James Dever is making playtime better, more inclusive, for all students

In early spring of last year, the Village of Valley Stream, at the urging of apraxia advocate and parent Melissa Herrera, installed a tool at village parks that would make playtime easier for her son … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/26/24

Gap “elves” distributed thoughtfully packaged clothing to district officials as part of the clothing and accessories company’s 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive.

Gap donates warm winter ware at Valley Stream 24

Valley Stream District 24 recently joined forces with Gap as part of the 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive by the renowned clothing and accessories company. In preparation for the holiday … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

American Choice Smoke and Vape, which was granted a permit in 2021, is slated to open soon, but faces stiff opposition from parents for being so close to Valley Stream District 30 schools.

Parents scold the opening of this West Merrick Road vape site. Here's why.

Wedged between a deli and Home Goods store, on the corner of a commercial strip facing busily trafficked West Merrick Road, is an empty storefront whose windows are papered over. A sign, which seems … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/22/23

Brooklyn Avenue School students were treated to a visit by the Valley Stream Fire Department Fire Safety and Education Committee, alongside Ladder Company 2. Above, a uniformed firefighter explains the purpose of his equipment.

Igniting awareness of fire safety in Valley Stream schools

Fire Prevention Month may have come and gone, but let’s take a moment to reflect on the dedicated efforts fire departments across the country, and right here at home, took to educate the public … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/17/23

The family of late retired teacher Jim Friel donated a bench in his name to Robert W. Carbonaro School, where he taught for many years.

Valley Stream 24 unveils memorial bench

The Valley Stream District 24 recently honored the legacy of retired teacher, Jim Friel, who died this past February with a ribbon cutting of a bench dedicated in his name. Friel’s family … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/27/23

Nicholas Hibbert was put into custody after allegedly firing a gun while stealing clothes at a store at Green Acres Mall on Oct 23.

Alleged Green Acres Mall shooter arrested

A manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly opened fire more

By Juan Lasso | 10/23/23

Stop signs at the corner of Forest Road and Brook Road have been refitted with flashing lights as part of a traffic safety initiative sponsored through the Town of Hempstead.

Valley Stream 30 installs L.E.D stop signs

Valley Stream District 30 partnered with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin to have new L.E.D stop signs placed at the corner of Forest Road and Brook Road. The stop signs lined with small red … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/6/23

Unal Karakas has succeeded Don Sturz as Valley Stream District 24’s superintendent for the upcoming school year.

This Queens-bred innovator is the new superintendent of Valley Stream District 24

Unal Karakas was named superintendent of Valley Stream District 24 on July 1, succeeding Don Sturz, who announced his retirement after a four-year run. A tall, reed-thin man often pictured in a … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

Valley Stream District 30 to mark 100th anniversary

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Valley Stream District 30, with its flagship Clear Stream Avenue School turning a remarkable 100 years old. A centennial celebration will occur on … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

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