Elise Antonelli has played a vital role in the success of our school district for many years. She has faithfully served on the District 30 school board, guiding our district with a heartfelt mind and heart. Her dedication to our students, and to the Valley Stream community, is of the highest standard. She is a devoted public servant who has my full support and best wishes. more

Once again there was another fabulous Truck Day on Friday, May 3. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, truck horns were beeping, smiling faces were abundant and thanks to the efforts of many community members, Truck Day 2013 was a huge success. more

I own Mitchell’s Restaurant on Rockaway Avenue. I have recently been informed that the developers of Sun Valley Towers are interested in expanding the housing development. Allow me to express my excitement and support of the project, and I hope it becomes a reality. more

Congratulations to the Herald’s Brian Croce, who received second place for Rookie Reporter of the Year in the New York Press Association’s 2012 Better Newspaper Contest. more

It has been a long time coming, but I have officially achieved the honorable rank of Eagle Scout. more

As a taxpaying resident of the Village of Valley Stream, I request to be represented properly. This village voluntarily participated in the flood map program and should not accept these flood maps until all residents that are erroneously in the high-risk flood zone are removed. more

Recently we have been made aware that some people are opposed to the village signing off on the new flood maps that will be taking many residents out of the flood zone. more

The Herald’s thoughtful editorial, “No easy answers in high school district” (Feb. 28-March 6), was spot on. The piece correctly notes the Central High School District’s dilemma of being caught in the middle between its obligation to provide the community with an excellent school system while trying to deal with the state’s attempts to solve its own fiscal problems. more

History tells us that emperor Nero fiddled while Rome burned. History will reflect that President Obama fiddled around a golf course with Tiger Woods. more

Since the meeting held at Village Hall on Jan. 2, I have chosen to wait patiently for the dust to settle and see where the problem with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps is situated. Unfortunately, I have not seen certain questions resolved and/or clarifications by the village forthcoming. more