Valley Stream schools have opened their doors to voters in past village elections. But the days of a lax approach to school safety on Election Day — with perhaps looser supervision and greater …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/9/24
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Three Boy Scouts from Troop 116 in Valley Stream — Nicholas Baez, Christian Dyer and James Tronsor — sat center stage last Saturday in Village Hall, which was turned into an Eagle Court …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/9/24
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The Village of Valley Stream’s deep-rooted pride for its veterans is unabashedly apparent. Look no further than its traffic-halting, flag-waving celebrations like the annual Memorial Day Parade …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/9/24
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Students from all schools within the Valley Stream 24 School District recently put their spelling skills to the test in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The winners and …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/9/24
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If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years.
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By Ed Fare
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2/9/24
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Although wrestling has always been a rigorous sport, testing an athlete’s endurance and resilience, for Valley Stream Central High School wrestling head coach Chris Carbajal, it’s not …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/2/24
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The minimum hourly wage on Long Island has climbed from $15 to $16 starting this year thanks to a mandate, brokered by lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kath Hochul in last year’s budget deal.
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By Juan Lasso
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1/26/24
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In early spring of last year, the Village of Valley Stream, at the urging of apraxia advocate and parent Melissa Herrera, installed a tool at village parks that would make playtime easier for her son …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/26/24
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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 …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/19/24
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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.
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By Rei Wolfsohn
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1/12/24
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