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Newly named Valley Stream South High School Principal Matthew Swinson brings two decades of educational experience to his new position.

Valley Stream South High School has a new chief ahead of school year

Matthew Swinson has been named principal of Valley Stream South High School for the upcoming school year, succeeding Maureen Henry who announced her retirement after a 16-year run. Never as a … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/13/23

The first Soiree Under the Stars in 2017 helped raise money for Mount Sinai South Nassau. This year marks the fifth gala fundraiser event, following the two-year hiatus between 2020 and 2021.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Soirée Under the Stars honors Anthony Cancellieri

Soirée Under the Stars has set an ambitious goal this year to raise $1 million. And it all starts Saturday, Sept. 23 at The Lannin — the newly renovated venue at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/11/23

Maestro Scott Jackson Wiley will pick up his baton one more time as conductor of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for their annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral.

Some final notes: Celebrated South Shore Symphony music director bids farewell

It’s the end of era. The South Shore Symphony’s distinguished music director and conductor Scott Jackson Wiley will pass on his baton after the orchestra’s performance at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/31/23

How they avoid saying the dirtiest word

In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more

5/18/23

Valley Stream South High School lifted its lockout on May 8 after a staffer made a 'suspicious person' call.

V.S. South High lockout lifted after 911 call

A lockout at Valley Stream South High School that was implemented on May 8 was lifted later that afternoon. The day began when a member of the school’s custodial staff called the police … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/14/23

Valley Stream South High School was under lockout on May 8 after a ‘suspicious person’ was allegedly spotted near the school by a staff member.

Valley Stream South High lockout lifted

A lockout at Valley Stream South High School that was implemented on May 8 was lifted later that afternoon. more

By Juan Lasso | 5/9/23

‘Little’ films in the spotlight

Roll out that red carpet. After a three-year pandemic-imposed hiatus, those “small” films are back on the local stage, as presented by the Asbury Short Film Concert. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/5/23

Eighth-grader Sudan Belvanis, above, said her drawing represents a need to cherish the environment.

South Valley Stream student promotes peace through art

Valley Stream South High School 8th grader Sudan Belvanis had her artwork selected by a panel of judges to be featured in the Shanti Fund 2023 Peace Art Calendar earlier this year. Her … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/13/23

Sikh community leaders in Richmond Hill, Queens, from left Gurpreet Singh, Daler Singh, Japneet Singh, Chitinderpal Singh, Gurjot Singh and Harmanpreet Singh, who participated in the South Asian Town Hall at Elmont Memorial Public Library. One of their organizations, the Khalsa Community Patrol, strives to make the neighborhood safer for those impacted by the rise in hate crimes in the area.

From hate crimes to language barriers, South Asian community opens up about key issues at town hall

Valley Stream’s South Asian community — predominantly composed of residents from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — is alive and growing. The community’s dynamic cultural and … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/12/23

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