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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

Ex Chief Ronald Garofalo and Ex Chief James Murphy join Rev. Dr. Jeffrey L. Hooker, center, outside Valley Stream Fire Department headquarters to hand a $900 check for the department’s Burn Fund.

Grace United Methodist Church donates to Valley Stream firefighters’ burn fund

In a warm display of community spirit, Valley Stream residents rallied together during the recent Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, hosted by Grace United Methodist Church. After a brief hiatus, the … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

Jack Mitchell, the assistant superintendent of business for Valley Stream District 24, recently volunteered on a mission trip to build a ‘bottle school’ in Guatemala.

This Valley Stream educator helps build 'bottle school' in Guatemala

For a week at the start of the year, Jack Mitchell traded Valley Stream’s familiar suburban scenery for the sun-bathed, sloping grasslands of Xetapan in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. It … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

For the first time, the Valley Stream Central High School District board of education welcomed its three newest student liaisons to the board Gunand Thind, from North High School; Ashley-Ann Francis, from South High School; and Mary Youssef, from Central High School.

Valley Stream Central High School District welcomes its board of education student liaisons

The Valley Stream Central High School District is proud to welcome its Board of Education student liaisons for the 2023-2024 school year. These three students are Gunand Thind, from North High … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

Valley Stream District 13 is considering moving the district away from contracting out bus services to buying and operating its own bus fleet.

Valley Stream District 13 mulls over owning bus fleet, explained.

The Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education voted unanimously in a meeting last month for the district to consider weaning itself away from outsourcing its school transportation to private bus … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/21/24

It was a who’s-who of Valley Stream education and legislative leaders at the annual Valley Stream Legislative Breakfast last week in which an active discussion was held regarding numerous education issues.

The future of school funding in focus at Valley Stream leadership breakfast

Valley Stream families and students heard from local lawmakers and school administrators and got their questions answered on pressing education issues at the annual Valley Stream Legislative … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Jack Mitchell, the Assistant Superintendent of Business for Valley Stream District 24, recently volunteered on a mission trip to build a sustainable school in Guatemala and better the lives of its local students.

This District 24 educator builds a better future in Guatemala

Valley Stream District 24’s Jack Mitchell and around 40 other volunteers participated in the second Lifetouch Memory Mission in Guatemala to construct “bottle … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Trustee incumbents Sean Wright and John Tufarelli faced off against challenger Anthony Bonelli four years ago amid the pandemic.

Village general election 2024: at-large trustee race

Two at-large trustee seats are on the ballot at this month’s village election. Village trustee incumbents John Tufarelli and Sean Wright of the United Community Party seek to retain their seats … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/8/24

Alyssa Santiago, center, signs her letter of intent to play Division 2 soccer at Mercy College with Erica Santiago, left, Coach Steve Sharkey, and Justin Roman.

This Valley Stream Central senior scores dual scholarship

Alyssa Santiago, 17, a senior at Valley Stream Central High School, has garnered attention for her remarkable achievements both on and off the soccer field. Santiago’s journey in soccer … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/8/24

After operating without a contract for more than a month, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital nurses reached a new contract agreement with Northwell on Feb. 21.

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital nurses secure new contract, call off strike

After months of haggling, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital nurses and hospital administrators agreed to a new labor contract, sidestepping a potential full-scale walkout on Feb. 21. … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/8/24

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