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East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears

How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Tim Baker/Herald photos Jacqueline Bove, Renee Sanchez, Ileana Alfonso, Lissa Nelson, and Tatiana Rodriguez gathered to celebrate the collection of feminine products that will be given to the food pantry at the United Methodist Church in Westbury and to another Long Island food pantry.

See how Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital is fighting 'period poverty' in 2024

In the fight against period poverty, learn about the collaborative efforts led by Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital, the National Council of Jewish Women, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to provide menstrual products to underserved women. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Chosen by their principals for their leadership and academic achievements, Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef and Ashley-Ann Francis stepped up to represent their peers as the Valley Stream Central High School District’s liaisons to the board of education.

Meet the first all-female team of student liaisons to the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education

Meet Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef, and Ashley-Ann Francis, the trio of Valley Stream high school seniors appointed as student liaisons to the Central High School Board of Education. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

Art teacher Katherine Aragon, student Hannah Wallach, and art teacher Edward Lee pose with their pieces of artwork alongside various other students and teachers across Long Island.

Valley Stream South High School art talent on display at The Firefly Artists gallery

Paintings from dozens of art educators and students on Long Island were put on exhibit earlier this year at The Firefly Artists gallery, a beloved bastion of eclectic, local artistry, in Northport. … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

The father of a Valley Stream student who claimed to have been repeatedly raped by former bus driver, Giovanny Campos, has filed a lawsuit against the Valley Stream Central High School District, claiming negligence.

Family sues Valley Stream Central High School District over daughter's alleged rape by bus driver

This Valley Stream Central High School District student was allegedly repeatedly raped by former Cheese Bus driver Giovanny Campos. Now, the girl's family is suing the school district for negligence. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

Jacob Ramirez’s artwork captured the theme of empowering multilingual students voices to advocate for bilingual education.

This Valley Stream District 30 student wins state art contest

Forest Road Elementary sixth grader, Jacob Ramirez, has been named the first-place winner in the New York State Association for Bilingual Education Student Art Contest in the grades 6-8 category. … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

Russell Joel Brown, who recently moved to Long Beach, appeared in ‘The Lion King,’ on Broadway or on tour, about 350 times. He spent years doing other shows, auditioning for ‘Lion King’ and taking African dialect classes before finally being offered a role in 2005. He spent 12 years with the show, filling in as Mufasa and Scar, and performing in the chorus of hundreds of shows.

From Augusta to Broadway to Long Beach: Russell Joel Brown's inspiring journey

Russell Joel Brown has had an enviable career as an actor, appearing on Broadway hundreds of times, and becoming a millionaire along the way. Brown’s journey has been a unique one, with no … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/29/24

Angela Skudin at last year’s inaugural volleyball event benefiting the 343 Fund.

First responder support fund launched in memory of Long Beach native

After tragedy strikes, Angela Skudin creates the Casey Skudin 343 Fund, supporting first responders' mental health with holistic treatments more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

Noreen Carro, co-owner of LMN Printing, based in Valley Stream, was recognized as the Valley Stream Republican Club’s 2024 Person of the Year.

This printing powerhouse is the 2024 Valley Stream Republican Person of the Year

Noreen Carro is the 2024 Valley Stream Republican Club's Person of the Year. Take a look at her community leadership and business success at LMN Printing. more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

Valley Stream District 30 will receive a $1.4 million boost from the federal government to upgrade its school safety and support services.

Here's how Valley Stream District 30 plans to use $1.4M in federal grant money

Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Valley Stream District 30 is awarded $1.4 million for student safety and mental health. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France outlines plans for the Family-School-Community Partnership, hiring social workers, counselors, and establishing a resource center to address safety and health challenges. more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

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