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100 days of school in Valley Stream
2/14/2012
Feb. 13 marked the 100th day of school in Valley Stream in the 2011-12 school year. At the Robert W. Carbonaro School in District 24, children marched in a 100 Day parade wearing "100" glasses and hats, and necklaces with 100 fruit loops.
Girl Scout cookie sale begins at Green Acres Mall
1/11/2012
The Valley Stream Association of Girl Scouts held a cookie kick-off at the Green Acres Mall on Jan. 7, selling the popular Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos and other treats in the J.C. Penney Court.
Christmas in your neighborhood
12/23/2011
The Herald's photo editor, Christina Daly, but together this video slideshow of homes in the Herald coverage area that have been decorated for the season.
A tasty time at Carbonaro
12/22/2011
Kindergartners at the Robert W. Carbonaro School celebrated the holidays last Friday afternoon by making gingerbread houses. Many of the children were joined by their parents and siblings.
Valley Stream lights up for Hanukkah
12/22/2011
The village held its annual Menorah lighting ceremony Tuesday evening at Valley Stream Station Plaza. Rabbi Yitzchak Goldshmid from the Chabad Outreach Center joined Mayor Ed Fare in the bucket of a Valley Stream fire truck to light the candle for the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, which began that day at sundown.
PTAs welcome Santa
12/21/2011
The Clear Stream Avenue and Howell Road School PTAs recently hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa events for children and parents. Clear Stream's breakfast was on Dec. 10, and Howell Road held its event on Dec. 17.
Our happy hamlet's holiday homes
12/21/2011
Too cold for a walk outside? Take a Herald-guided photo tour of Baldwin’s most brilliant holiday houses. Above, an annual favorite; the lavish display on Adams Court. More photos, pages 15, 16.
Valley Stream tree lighting ceremony
12/14/2011
The village of Valley Stream held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10 outside of Village Hall. There was a musical performance from Central High School Tri-M honor society students, treats and a chance for children to send their letters to Santa.
One-stop holiday shopping at Central
12/14/2011
The Central/Memorial PTSA hosted its annual holiday boutique and craft fair last Saturday afternoon. There were dozens of vendors who took up two gymnasiums at Central High School. The sellers had many handmade holiday gifts and treats. Money raised from the event will go toward scholarships for graduating seniors and other PTSA-sponsored events.