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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 1, 2009 to celebrate the open of the Peninsula Counseling Center’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Valley Stream.

PCC serves ever-changing needs for a century

A century ago, community leaders in the Five Towns recognized a need to help the poor. To combat the problem, the Relief Association of Lawrence was launched. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/22/13

Peninsula Counseling Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year.

Peninsula Counseling Center marks 100th anniversary

A lot of history has been written since 1913. Back then, two World Wars were in the future, not the past. Babe Ruth had yet to make his Major League debut. Women had yet to earn the right to vote. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/27/13

Weeks after Sandy, many still need help

The hurricane-force winds and the mountainous storm surge are now just bad memories, but in many areas of the Heralds’ coverage area, Hurricane Sandy’s consequences will live on for weeks, months or years. more

11/29/12

Come one, come all, to the fair!

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending. more

8/23/12

The Peninsula Counseling Center, on Hawthorne Avenue in Valley Stream, has reached a sponsorship agreement with PSCH, a regional mental health system.

Peninsula Counseling Center inks partnership

The Peninsula Counseling Center has grown from its humble beginnings in the Five Towns 99 years ago. Last week, it announced one of the biggest changes in its history, as it agreed to a sponsorship deal with behavioral health organization Promoting Specialized Care and Health. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/7/12

Herald Holiday Houses [Video]

Houses from all around our coverages areas decorated for the holidays. Is your house in the video? Check it out. more

Christina Daly | 12/22/11

Shawn Green officially became an Eagle Scout on Sept. 24.

Eagle Scout keeps family tradition alive

Scouting has been a time-honored tradition in the Green family. Last month, 16-year-old Shawn Green, of Valley Stream, became the ninth member of his family to become an Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Boy Scouts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/5/11

Tall trees were slaughtered by Irene in the Five Towns, such as this near Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue. This huge and famous tree fell at exactly 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Trees down in the Five Towns

Trees were on the ground in any places in the Five Towns on Sunday as repair crews were out to clear roads blocked by the fallen trees. more

8/28/11

Five Towns tries to protect itself from Irene

The Five Towns did it best to prepare for the hurricane on Saturday. Photos by Isabel Slepoy more

8/27/11

Five Towns gets ready on Irene Eve

Workers and business owners were boarding up stores in the Five Towns, preparing for the oncoming rain and high winds of Hurricane irene. more

8/27/11

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