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North High School teacher Dan Ryan meets with students in his Advanced Placement psychology class, who recently took the AP test. For some in the class, it was just one of five of the college-level exams they are taking this year.

Valley Stream’s high schools earn recognition

Valley Stream’s three high schools are rarely thought of among Long Island’s elite. District administrators would like to know, “Why not?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

Congressman Peter King, the keynote speaker at Hofstra University, told the audience that the 11-week delay in Congress set the hurricane reimbursement process back “significantly.”

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

Let's have more action and less politics

Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together? more

2/28/13

Kimberly and Dermond Thomas attended the Inaugural Ball on Jan. 21 and saw the Obamas share a dance just a few feet away.

Valley Streamers attend presidential inauguration

The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held on Jan. 21 in Washington D.C. to mark the beginning of President Barack Obama’s second term. Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the nation’s capital to celebrate the occasion, including some from Valley Stream. more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

Put politics aside and hug your children

Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more

12/20/12

Art Teacher Mario Bakolov presented the picture to Board of Education Vice President Elise Antonelli on Dec. 11. They were joined by Central senior Rida Javaid and Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio.

’13 Central grads recreate ’31 photo

Valley Stream Central High School first opened its doors in September 1929 with an enrollment of nearly 300 students. Since then, thousands of teenagers have walked through its hallways and graduated from Valley Stream’s first high school. more

By Brian Croce | 12/19/12

In the case of love and power, history repeats itself

The stunning fall from grace of CIA Director David Petraeus surprised me, in a day and age when nothing surprises me. more

11/23/12

Flight - Disappointing Character Study

*** 1/2 out of *****Running time: 138 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 Drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality, nudity, and an intense action sequence.Director/producer/writer Robert Zemeckis has been … more

by James Delson | 11/13/12

How in the world would Republicans move us forward?

Every discussion about the November election seems to focus on how people feel about Mitt Romney or President Obama. I view the election from a completely different angle. more

9/20/12

Maria Fletcher, left, a former District 30 school board member and current president of New York State PTA, met Rep. Carolyn McCarthy in Washington, D.C. earlier this month after testifying in favor of a McCarthy’s Family Engagement Act.

Mrs. Fletcher goes to Washington

When Maria Fletcher became president of New York State PTA a year and a half ago, she never envisioned sitting in a room in the United States Capitol, testifying before members of Congress. But two weeks ago, that’s just what she did. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/31/12

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