After committing to hundreds of hours of community service in the pursuit of the Scouts BSA’s highest rank, four Valley Streamers from Troop 109 on Jan. 11 officially became Eagle …
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By Peter Belfiore
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1/23/20
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“Let us pray gracious God, we thank you for allowing us to be here tonight to celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. We are excited Lord, oh God, that you have sent us for this task,” the …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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1/23/20
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Picture-perfect parties, over-the-top decorations, loud and crowded family gatherings and the biggest and best gifts –Hollywood’s depiction of the holidays sets the bar high for …
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By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS
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12/23/19
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Seven religious leaders and more than a dozen members of various faiths came together to find commonality at the Valley Stream Religious Council’s Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Nov. …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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12/5/19
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Neighboring Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans of any county in New York state — a proud distinction that also gives us Long Islanders a profound responsibility to provide them with all the services they need.
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By Monica Martinez and Ann-Marie K. Foster
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11/14/19
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Veterans Day is our opportunity to publicly recognize and express our appreciation for those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. It is the day that evolved from Armistice Day . . .
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By John C. O'Connell
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11/8/19
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"I’m going trick-or-treating with Freddy Brown this Halloween dressed as Chucky.” I said this to my mom as I left my therapist’s office at the Bio Behavioral Institute in Great Neck.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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11/7/19
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Upon hearing the news, my thoughts immediately turned to Chapter One of Rachel Carson’s famed 1962 book “Silent Spring,” which is said to have singlehandedly launched the environmental movement in the United States.
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10/25/19
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I will have been sober for exactly 32 years this week. It’s a joyful anniversary, one that I’m sharing only to inspire others who may need to quit drinking but don’t think they can.
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8/30/19
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When thinking about staying healthy as you age, the state of your oral health may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, in fact, your oral health can provide clues as to your overall …
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Andrea Monitto, RDH, BS
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8/22/19
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