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Courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Valley Stream District 13 was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the Best Communities for Music Education Award.

Valley Stream District 13 takes a bow for its music program. Here's why.

Valley Stream District 13 seems to have struck a chord with its music program, having been recognized for the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the National Association of Music Merchants … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association

Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/27/24

Fatima Moien, a journalism graduate student at Hempstead’s Hofstra University, earned her first Gracie Award last year for moderating the university’s public-affairs show ‘Live from Studio A.’

This young Valley Stream journalist to watch wins second Gracie Award

Meet Fatima Moien, a rising broadcast journalist and two-time Gracie Award winner breaking barriers in media. Follow her journey at Hofstra University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Jacob Ramirez’s artwork captured the theme of empowering multilingual students voices to advocate for bilingual education.

This Valley Stream District 30 student wins state art contest

Forest Road Elementary sixth grader, Jacob Ramirez, has been named the first-place winner in the New York State Association for Bilingual Education Student Art Contest in the grades 6-8 category. … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

Members of the law enforcement departments in attendance, all recognized by community members and congregants, with Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, center.

A special recognition at Temple Emanu-El

Long Beach’s police departments try to meet with community members and build relationships at events throughout the year, like International Night Out, which takes place every August. … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/22/24

Hedy Page, front, a local artist and honoree this year, and Johanna Mathieson presenting a 2018 painting by Page inspired by the people and programs at the Magnolia Community Center.

Long Beach set to celebrate its Women’s History with these events

Long Beach is embracing the spirit of Women’s History Month with three events celebrating the accomplishments of local women and their contributions to the community. The Kiwanis Club will … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/8/24

Danielle Williams was initially hesitant to take on the role of district director of alternative programs if it meant giving up working hands-on with students.

This alternative education pioneer is named a Nassau top educator

Acute learning challenges, ranging from a difficult home life to homelessness, are among the reasons why, in any given year, a minority of students in the Valley Stream Central High School District … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/23/24

Chamber President Sasan Shavanson presents Joosoo Kim with the award.

Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce names 2023 Business Person of the Year

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce has officially recognized realtor JooSoo Kim as their 2023 Business Person of the Year. Kim came to the United States from South Korea at the age of 20. … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/10/23

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

Girl Scout Asha Gajraj worked with Waldinger library director Mamie Eng to set up six presentation sessions to engage patrons in a crafts project that shows the importance of water quality conservation on Long Island.

This Nassau County Girl Scout’s answer to L.I.’s water pollution: rain gardens

Nine-year-old Yusuf Dungas, alongside five other kids, eagerly sat down to a crafts project at the Waldinger Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. At their fingertips were pipe cleaners, … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

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