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Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.
Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more
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A screenshot of the security footage provided the the Nassau County Police Department. The suspect of the Franklin Square discount store burglary is believed to be a white man roughly 40-years-old, with a goatee and glasses. At the time of the incident, he wore a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers.
Police investigating double burglary in Franklin Square and North Valley Stream
Two burglaries in Franklin Square and North Valley Stream remain unsolved, but Nassau County police believe one unidentified man is behind both crimes. On Jan. 28, a discount CardSmart store on 326 Dogwood Ave. was … more
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The Elmont Cultural Center’s “Blue Bird Plan” keeps Elmont and Valley Stream in one minority-majority district, while the Town of Hempstead’s proposed district maps does not. The proposed map created by Skyline Consulting has drawn criticism from civic groups and law experts for violating federal and state voting rights protections.
Committee falls short of drawing a map
After several rounds of blistering public hearings and politically pressurized back-and-forths, the temporary redistricting commission’s efforts to explore how new district lines should be drawn … more
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Nassau County police arrested three clerks and one business owner during an underage tobacco and alcohol sales investigation on Jan. 16 in Elmont, Franklin Square and Valley Stream.
Arrests for underage alcohol sales in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream
Three clerks and one business owner were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors in an undercover investigation on Jan. 16. The spate of arrests is part of the “Project … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Nassau County's new legislative district maps were adopted in February 2023.
How to sign up for legislative emails, amid census-driven change
Following the census conducted every 10 years, changes have been made to Nassau County Legislative District boundaries, effective Jan. 1. more
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Jackson Metellus of Valley Stream was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Dec. 12, 2022.
Valley Stream man found guilty of drug and weapons charges
A Valley Stream man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on drug and weapons charges by county prosecutors after a search of the man’s residence turned up two firearms and a stash of drugs. Jackson Metellus, 41, was … more
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The Nassau County Police Department took out 30 deserving kids shopping during its annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 8.
Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer
Thirty elementary students from Valley Stream District 30 and other surrounding schools gleefully weaved through the aisles at the Walmart in Green Acres on a holiday shopping spree hosted by the … more
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The boat and jet ski collision that claimed the life of 18-year-old Caitlin McDonald took place in the vicinity of Middle Bay Channel, near Parsonage Cove and Baldwin Harbor.
Oceanside man indicted for fatal high-speed boating collision
Christopher Palma, of Oceanside, was arraigned Dec. 22 on manslaughter and other related charges for allegedly recklessly operating a speed boat and killing 18-year-old jet skier Caitlin McDonald in 2019. more
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Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.
Town council faces battle over redistricting
Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more
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