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Valley Stream business owners expressed either ambivalence or concern over the minimum wage increase, which will be indexed for inflation after 2026.

Minimum wage hits $16. Why Valley Stream businesses have mixed feelings.

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. … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/26/24

Valley Stream District 13 leads the charge in inclusive play with its $100,000 newest multi-sensory playground.

See how James Dever is making playtime better, more inclusive, for all students

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 … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/26/24

Northwell Health secured its place on the coveted list on Becker’s Hospital Review of ‘Hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know’ for 2023.

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital leads the way in spine surgery. Here's why.

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 … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/19/24

Village dignitaries and the Valley Stream Fire Department including Chief Patrick Scanlon, second from left, celebrated the opening of the new $1 million multipurpose fire training facility.

Valley Stream Fire Department's new 1M dollar training facility, explained.

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. … more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 1/12/24

While last year’s budget included a number of student perks, this year’s spending priorities at Valley Stream Central High School center on making essential repairs and renovations.

A snapshot of Valley Stream Central’s spending plan: repairs and rebuilds

The Valley Stream Central High School District held its annual budget tour and inspection throughout its three high schools and Memorial Junior High School last Saturday, providing community members … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 1/12/24

Gap “elves” distributed thoughtfully packaged clothing to district officials as part of the clothing and accessories company’s 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive.

Gap donates warm winter ware at Valley Stream 24

Valley Stream District 24 recently joined forces with Gap as part of the 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive by the renowned clothing and accessories company. In preparation for the holiday … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

Volunteers from North High School’s STOP Club visited Bethany House this holiday season.

North Spartans cook for Bethany House

Six members of North High School’s Spartans Taking on Problems—or, STOP—Club recently visited Bethany House in Baldwin. Bethany House is a nonprofit that provides housing and aid to … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

Two legislators who are making a difference

The year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-and-down economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. more

By Jerry Kremer | 1/5/24

Chamber of Commerce President Sasan Shavanson presents Joosoo Kim with the Businessperson of the Year award. She is also the Herald's Person of the Year.

Joosoo Kim is the Valley Stream Herald 2023 Person of the Year

When it comes to drastic life changes, Joosoo Kim initiated one early on. Before she became a mother of three and a beacon of community positivity and leadership in Valley Stream, she was a … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/29/23

American Choice Smoke and Vape, which was granted a permit in 2021, is slated to open soon, but faces stiff opposition from parents for being so close to Valley Stream District 30 schools.

Parents scold the opening of this West Merrick Road vape site. Here's why.

Wedged between a deli and Home Goods store, on the corner of a commercial strip facing busily trafficked West Merrick Road, is an empty storefront whose windows are papered over. A sign, which seems … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/22/23

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