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Shaw Avenue Elementary School students in Darlene Sinclair’s class collected 134 pairs of new pajamas for at-risk children as part of the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive.

Shaw Avenue hosts pajama drive for at-risk kids

This holiday season, Shaw Avenue Elementary School students once again embraced the spirit of giving by collecting 134 pairs of pajamas in the annual Scholastic Book Clubs Great Bedtime Story Pajama … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/19/24

Northwell Health secured its place on the coveted list on Becker’s Hospital Review of ‘Hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know’ for 2023.

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital leads the way in spine surgery. Here's why.

Last year marked another milestone achievement for the Northwell Health system making the list of 70 hospitals and health systems nationwide to receive national acclaim. Northwell was named to … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/19/24

Elite Scholars Christian Academy announced the establishment of the Linnette Y. Franklyn-Brown Elite Scholarship Foundation to present scholarships to worthwhile students. Above, CEO Paula Mills.

This Valley Stream preschool celebrates 15 years with scholarship fund kick off gala

For over a decade, droves of families have entrusted the early development and socialization of their toddlers and children to The Elite Scholars Christian Academy, which opened its doors largely to … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/19/24

Associate psychology professor Natalie Cort, daughter of Sheron and Victor Cort in Valley Stream was named the Massachusetts Psychological Association 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Daughter of Valley Stream parents is a top educator

Over the past 15 years, this Guyanese immigrant and the daughter of Valley Stream parents has cemented herself as a leading voice on the unique struggles and challenges racial and ethnic minorities … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/19/24

Village dignitaries and the Valley Stream Fire Department including Chief Patrick Scanlon, second from left, celebrated the opening of the new $1 million multipurpose fire training facility.

Valley Stream Fire Department's new 1M dollar training facility, explained.

A $1 million investment by the Village of Valley Stream in its fire department for a new multipurpose training facility was celebrated during its opening by dignitaries and fire department personnel. … more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 1/12/24

While last year’s budget included a number of student perks, this year’s spending priorities at Valley Stream Central High School center on making essential repairs and renovations.

A snapshot of Valley Stream Central’s spending plan: repairs and rebuilds

The Valley Stream Central High School District held its annual budget tour and inspection throughout its three high schools and Memorial Junior High School last Saturday, providing community members … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 1/12/24

Gap “elves” distributed thoughtfully packaged clothing to district officials as part of the clothing and accessories company’s 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive.

Gap donates warm winter ware at Valley Stream 24

Valley Stream District 24 recently joined forces with Gap as part of the 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive by the renowned clothing and accessories company. In preparation for the holiday … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

Volunteers from North High School’s STOP Club visited Bethany House this holiday season.

North Spartans cook for Bethany House

Six members of North High School’s Spartans Taking on Problems—or, STOP—Club recently visited Bethany House in Baldwin. Bethany House is a nonprofit that provides housing and aid to … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans.

These federal loans offer financial lifeline after flooding

The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/10/24

A NYPD officer was killed in a single car crash on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 13.

New York City police officer killed in car crash near Exit 13

A NYPD officer was killed in a car crash last Sunday morning in Valley Stream. Clifford Saintvil, 32, drove a 2013 Nissan Rogue when it veered onto the right shoulder of the parkway and plowed into a … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/9/24

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