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Here's why state finds Valley Stream 24 Brooklyn Ave.’s special ed. kids needing improvement

It’s not a list any school or school district wants to see its name on. The state Education Department’s needs-improvement list, of schools in the bottom 5 percent of academic … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/6/23

Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School students enjoy a “Friendsgiving Feast.”

A grateful Valley Stream 24 gives big thanks

Valley Stream 24 students and staff poured out their hearts in gratitude this Thanksgiving holiday, partaking in a variety of activities that kindled their cheery spirit of thanksgiving. At … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/2/22

Four vie in District 24 2021 school board race

This year, two seats on Valley Stream’s School District 24 Board of Education are being contested. District 24 comprises the William L. Buck, Brooklyn Avenue and Robert W. Carbonaro elementary … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/29/21

Volunteer firefighters prepared a tree for transport. Those interested can stop by the company’s firehouse on Brooklyn Avenue to pick one up.

VSFD Company No. 2 tree sale continues

Continuing a tradition now in its third year, the Valley Stream Fire Department Engine Company No. 2 is currently holding its annual Christmas tree and wreath sale, and residents can stop by the … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/17/20

The New York State Education Department has designated Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School as needing improvement due to the low test scores of its special education students.

State designates Brooklyn Avenue for improvement

The New York State Education Department says that Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School needs to improve academically, according to new federal guidelines, while school officials say the school’s … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/28/20

Each student in the Brooklyn Avenue second-grade class contributed to a book about Valley Stream by making a page that highlighted a place in the neighborhood.

Brooklyn Avenue students learn why V.S. is ‘a great place to live’

When Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School third-grader Amberley Gajraj was tasked in school last year with studying part of her community, she chose Village Hall. There she learned what kind of … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/31/19

Six-year-old Alexandra Morales, with classmate, Patrick Healy, 7.

Valley Stream kids head back to school

Students in Valley Stream headed back to school, in some cases for the first time, on Sept. 4 to begin the 2019-20 school year. This year, the Herald compiled photos from Brooklyn Avenue. Many of the … more

9/25/19

Amberley Gajraj, third from right, won District 24's first- through second-grade spelling bee. She is with Samara Hussain, Daniel Menard, Runner-Up Shane Seepersaud, Ashton Espinoza and Addy Ekpanya.

District 24 students C-O-M-P-E-T-E

One by one, students in first- through sixth-grade took to the stage at the Brooklyn Avenue School to compete in the school’s annual spelling bee on Feb. 25. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

Firefighters Sean McBride, left, and Ronny Mastrangelo readied a tree for sale.

Christmas trees for sale in Valley Stream

Get them while they last, the Valley Stream Fire Department Engine Company No. 2 is holding a Christmas tree fundraiser sale this holiday season, with the proceeds to benefit the company members’ … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/6/18

Valley Stream students get an emotional education in District 24

As he passed a student in the hallway at the Brooklyn Avenue school, Principal Scott Comis asked how she was doing. “I think I’d say I’m in the green,” said third-grader Kelis Johnson. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/14/16

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