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Serious pollution in the airspace above is being ignored

Today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type . . . more

By Brian Curran | 9/14/23

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined chief executive Janno Lieber and other officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to announce the completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s 9.8-mile piece of track stretching from Floral Park to Hicksville that is expected to allow for more trains.

Final stretch of LIRR’s $2.5 billion 'third track’ finished

It’s finally completed. The Long Island Rail Road line connecting New York City with Nassau County’s governmental seat and other points east now has a third track. And that could mean not … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/20/22

So you think the governor’s a shoo-in in November?

Is it any surprise that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s once insurmountable lead in the polls is eroding when public opinion surveys are analyzed carefully? more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 9/29/22

The Spartans 4x400-meter relay team set a new school record.

Spartans have strong showing at championships

Seven Valley Stream North High School student-athletes competed at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Winter Track & Field Championships in Staten Island on … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/7/22

The governor makes a stunning exit

The New York state political scene has been turned upside down by the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years . . . more

8/12/21

Valley Stream North’s 4x100 relay finished first in Nassau Class AA with, from left, Gabriela Mensah, Ariana Paul, Ava Cicilia and Danielle Phillip.

Vally Stream North girls capture county title

Despite operating with half of its usual participation numbers and competing against bigger schools, Valley Stream North’s girls’ track and field program captured this spring’s Nassau County Class AA championship in undefeated fashion. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/1/21

MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

Pat Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if . . . more

By Larry Penner | 10/15/20

MTA worker from Valley Stream rescues woman on subway tracks

Fifteen-year Valley Streamer Anthony Mannino said he heard the screams first. As a signal maintainer for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, he was at the Newkirk Plaza Q stop in Brooklyn … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/16/19

Members of Valley Stream South High School’s track and field team were honored by the village board of trustees on March 11 for their excellent showing at this year’s state track and field championship.

South High School track and field students honored

Members of the Valley Stream South track and field team were honored by Mayor Ed Fare and the village board of trustees on March 11 for their showing at the 2019 state track and field championship … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/27/19

Can our renovation be fast-tracked?

Q. We have a small window of time to redo our kitchen and extend the back room while our kids are away this summer. We found out our permits might not be done by then. The contractor suggested making the foundation ahead of time . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 4/13/18

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