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Need inspiration? Find it in Valley Stream

Allow me to set the stage: In May of 1980 my partner John Malizio and I opened the doors of our new business venture, Classic Coffee Systems. As two young, ambitious, wide-eyed entrepreneurs, we had a coffee pot full of energy, hope and vision. more

By Charles Chiarello | 9/22/11

Richard Infield with his dogs Dakota and Chippy.

Village dog park would benefit canines and people

I, like a significant number of Valley Stream residents, live in a house with dogs. Two of them in fact — both beagles and both rescued from shelters in the area. This is the second time that I have had dogs; the first time was growing up and as a teenager in England and my particular angle on life in Valley Stream would be well illustrated by comparing these two experiences. more

By Richard Infield | 6/16/11

Attacks on president are purely racist

To the Editor: Regarding Scott Brinton’s column, “Note to Birthers: Let it go” (May 5-11): The Birthers will not, as Brinton suggests, let it go. Yes, they know the president is as American as they are. They knew that on day one. Regardless, they’ll continue with their campaign against President Obama as long as the media writes and speaks about it. more

5/13/11

David Sabatino, president and founder of Envision Valley Stream.

Let’s do something for our teens

Earlier this year I approached Andrew Hackmack and expressed interest in writing a column that focused on the lives, hobbies, and occupations of our community. While the Herald already covers the extraordinary endeavors, and at times the unfortunate circumstances of the people of Valley Stream, the middle ground where we most often operate was open for sharing. more

By David Sabatino | 4/27/11

The mead, sans yeast. In two long months, it will be ready to drink.

Make mead, make merry

I’m a do-it-yourself kind a guy. A DIY-er, for those in the know. Recently, the term “maker” is gaining popularity. Given the option between going to the store to buy something and making it … more

Alex Costello | 4/13/11

Mary Malloy's Column, "Writing on the Wall" won first place in its circulation category for "Best Column Writing" for 2010 by Suburban Newspapers of America.

I lived in the world B.C.

Thank you, everyone, for your congratulatory calls and emails to me for this column taking first place in its category of “Best Column Writing” in the Suburban Newspapers of America contest for 2010. This week, I’m re-running one of my favorite columns that ran in March, 2009. more

Mary Malloy | 3/30/11

Mary Malloy and Jim Harmon won first place for column and feature story writing, respectively.

Heralds win 2 national writing awards

The Herald Community Newspapers won two top awards, for Best Column Writing and Best Feature, in the 2010 Suburban Newspapers of America Editorial Contest, the SNA announced March 18. more

By Christine Remsen | 3/23/11

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

11/17/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

‘Enjoyed’ Brinton’s column on Muslim world

To the Editor: As a Muslim American, I particularly enjoyed Scott Brinton’s column on American perceptions of Muslims, “When perception is reality in the Muslim world” (Sept. 16-22). more

Zachary Ibrahim | 10/4/10