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Unal Karakas has been named the next V.S. 24 Superintendent of Schools.
Valley Stream 24 welcomes new superintendent
T he Valley Stream 24 Board of Education selected Unal Karakas as the next Valley Stream 24 Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2023. “We partnered with District Wise Consultants … more
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Kids from The Felix Organization learned how to stand on their surfboards before going into the water last Thursday.
Surf for All turns foster kids into brand new surfers
Long Beach is synonymous with surfing. People running into the water, jumping on their surfboards and riding the waves in the sun is a typical summer across the city. Surf for All, one of Long … more
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Candace Hugee succeeded Joseph Pompilio as principal of Valley Stream Central High School for the upcoming academic year. The Brooklyn native brings nearly two decades of educational experience to the school.
This city public school pioneer is Valley Stream Central High School's new principal
Candace Hugee was named Valley Stream Central High School’s principal earlier this year. She succeeds Joseph Pompilio, who announced his retirement after a 22-year run. Born in … more
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Armaan Mohammed, 13, of Valley Stream was given a signed autograph and book from the original ‘Karate Kid,’ Ralph Macchio.
This Valley Stream karate kid was told he'd never walk again. See him now.
Two years ago, Armaan Mohammed grew too weak to walk, slogging around on crutches in his living room due to a severe form of scoliosis, resulting in his spinal cord slowly rotting away. For most … more
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Anne Elizabeth Mahoney was as devoted to her volunteer her as her faith.
Anne Mahoney, devoted volunteer leader, dies at 99
Anne Elizabeth Hubbs Mahoney, a Valley Stream resident for more than seventy- five years, passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2023. She was 99.   Born in Rockville Centre on December … more
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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display
Recently I was privileged to attend the annual Patriot Award Dinner hosted by the Seaford High School 9/11 Memorial Committee. This event, and other 9/11 programs and projects in Seaford, are administered by the Memorial Committee . . . more
Staying safe from shark close encounters
It won’t be long before the iconic film 'Jaws' turns 50 — a fact that’s just difficult to imagine. more
You have no idea what teachers deal with
His name was David, and he killed himself in my second year of teaching. more
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Chimps face N.Y. court test of ‘personhood’
Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times is both shameful and tragic. more
Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School sixth-grade students toss their caps skyward, celebrating their commencement.
Valley Stream District 24 celebrates commencement
Va lley Stream Union Free School District 24 recently held a commencement ceremony to commemorate the elementary school district’s 2023 graduating class. The graduates received diplomas and … more
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