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A lion was set loose in the Children’s Room at Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 10. Not the kind that prowls in tall savannah grass, but instead dances majestically to a pulsing drumbeat … more
On March 3, 1989, tragedy struck the Horton Road community as 13-year-old Kelly Tinyes, a Valley Stream resident and a Woodmere Middle School student, vanished while babysitting her younger brother, … more
Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge. more
Valley Stream District 13’s Willow Road Elementary School recently took part in the Great Kindness Challenge, a week-long initiative aimed at promoting kindness and compassion. Throughout … more
“When the terrorists attacked, Bob suited up. And, like so many brave first responders, raced toward the danger to save and search for others.” more
In between the presidential campaign, this week’s special election in the 3rd Congressional District and nightly news headlines, our nation’s border crisis has risen to the forefront of … more
With rising fears of contaminated drinking water for residents across Long Island, I am disappointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to cut $250 million from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act. … more
An influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi … more
For Nassau County, 2024 is a year of new beginnings — a fact that is evidenced by the ascension of two new legislative caucus leaders and five new legislators. I was looking forward to a fresh start and greater bipartisan cooperation as we confront the county’s most important issues. more
Valley Stream schools have opened their doors to voters in past village elections. But the days of a lax approach to school safety on Election Day — with perhaps looser supervision and greater … more
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