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TerRi Corrigan, bureau chief of Street Narcotics and Gangs Bureau for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, speaks about Natalie Ciappa.

Valley Stream parents warned of drug epidemic

Drug addiction infects every community and now, heroin is the new drug of choice for kids in Nassau County. It’s cheap, easy to find and easy to do — it can be snorted rather than injected — which is why the Valley Stream Central High School District hosted its second annual community forum on substance abuse March 18. more

Anthony Bottan | 3/31/10

High school board OK with cuts

After some intense debate among trustees on the Central High School District Board of Education on whether to restore some of Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein’s proposed $1.4 million in cuts in the 2010-11 budget, the board voted 5-4 to keep the reductions more

Anthony Bottan | 3/17/10

Henoc Bienne, right, a point on the Valley Stream South High School boys’ basketball team, has gotten some help from business teacher Mike Mahler in his efforts to raise money to attend an international tournament.

Valley Stream South hoops player gets invite to international tourney

For Henoc Bienne, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime. The 16-year-old point guard for the Valley Stream South High School Falcons was invited to play in an international All-Star game in Switzerland this July, where he would represent Team USA and showcase his talent to a select group of college scouts and professional coaches, with the goal of being recruited by a Division I college. more

Anthony Bottan | 3/10/10

Get the facts about heroin, other drugs

A representative from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office will be the keynote speaker at a substance abuse prevention forum next week at Valley Stream South High School. more

Andrew Hackmack | 3/10/10

Teacher cuts, fee hikes possible at Valley Stream high schools

A tentative 2010-11 budget for the Valley Stream Central High School District contains a 2.99 percent tax levy increase and a spending increase of less than 1 percent. more

Anthony Bottan | 3/10/10

North High School students talk with speakers John Halligan after his presentation last Thursday afternoon.

When bullying goes too far

Oct. 7, 2003 was the worst day of John Halligan’s life. At 6 a.m., while away on a business trip, he received a call from his wife that their 13-year-old son, Ryan, was dead. more

Andrew Hackmack | 3/3/10

Seniors cost conscious in college choices

The slumping economy has affected adults greatly. Unemployment numbers are rising, the number of people applying for food stamps is on the rise, and the auto industry has suffered greatly. However the economy also has a tremendous effect on college-bound high school seniors. more

Matthew Infield | 2/24/10

District officials want reserve fund flexibility

Local school leaders support a plan by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli which would allow districts more flexibility with a retirement benefit fund. more

Andrew Hackmack | 2/24/10

The Valley Stream fencing team had a successful first season.

Fencing squad sees success

For the last four years, Valley Stream resident Ivy McKee has petitioned the Central High School District Board of Education to form a district fencing team. Her daughter, Erica, 17, has fenced for a decade, while her youngest daughter, Niki, is currently fencing in the Junior Olympics. more

Anthony Bottan | 2/17/10

Coach Rich Boyd, left, with Anthony Carreras.

Carreras will kick for Marist [Photo gallery]

Anthony Carreras, a senior at Valley Stream South High School, recently signed his letter of intent to play soccer next fall at Division 1 Marist College on an athletic scholarship more

2/17/10

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