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The Valley Stream Fire Department has had a busy two months this new year battling a number of blazes flaring up across the village and surrounding communities.

V.S. firefighters are off to a scorching start of the year

It’s been a relentlessly demanding start of the year for the Valley Stream Fire Department who’ve had their hands full taking on a spate of fires throughout Valley Stream and neighboring … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/10/23

Acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram, 23, of Elmont. She thanked those who have supported her through her recovery and asked for prayers as she continues to heal from this traumatic event.

Police increase reward for Elmont acid assailant to $50,000

Nafiah Ikram — the 23 year-old Elmont victim of an acid attack — has one message for her unidentified assaulter: "they are going to get their karma one day." Ikram was assaulted on March 17, … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/8/23

Folks scramble as the price of eggs soars nationwide

You can believe the hype. Last week, a boutique grocery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side was selling eggs for $17.99 a dozen. more

2/2/23

From cop to Congress: D’Esposito settles into D.C.

If there was a common theme in Anthony D’Esposito’s career, it would be progression. From police officer to New York Police Department detective. An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter to fire … more

By Ana Borruto | 1/26/23

Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.

Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals

There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/26/23

Valley Stream Central High School cosmetology students offer free services to residents on Tuesdays and Fridays at their salon.

At V.S. Central High School, the salon is open for business

Like most high school students, these 33 juniors and seniors from across the district rise early for their morning classes, but instead of sitting through your average course subjects — world … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/5/23

The Nassau County Police Department took out 30 deserving kids shopping during its annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 8.

Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer

Thirty elementary students from Valley Stream District 30 and other surrounding schools gleefully weaved through the aisles at the Walmart in Green Acres on a holiday shopping spree hosted by the … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/29/22

THE Valley STREAM Volunteer Fire Department responded to an emergency call for an unidentified man whose leg was trapped in a loading dock on Nov. 22.

Valley Stream firefighters free trapped man

An unidentified man was caught in quite the snag when his leg was found trapped in a loading dock at the Green Acres Industrial Park on Nov. 22. The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department responded … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/16/22

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

Marc Hecht presented his family’s story of the Holocaust to Lawrence Elementary School students last spring.

Focusing on Holocaust education in New York public schools

There is a renewed emphasis on Holocaust education thanks to a new state law signed in August by Gov. Kathy Hochul, requiring public school district superintendents to attest in a survey that their schools are making the Holocaust part of classroom instruction. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/20/22

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