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Committee falls short of drawing a map
After several rounds of blistering public hearings and politically pressurized back-and-forths, the temporary redistricting commission’s efforts to explore how new district lines should be drawn …
Barbara deGrace retires as deputy village clerk
It was a little over a decade ago Barbara deGrace walked into Valley Stream’s village hall ready to give back to the community she loved. Back then, she could only work part-time, with a busy …
Plan to move, reduce Valley Stream polling places is nixed
spect state voting laws and operate elections more efficiently. But Valley Stream village officials are rolling back plans that would have reduced the number of polling sites and pulled them from …
After decades at Senior Village, director retires
Charles J. Monica Senior Village has been offering housing for low-income seniors in Valley Stream since 1976 — and a sister senior housing facility, the Adler, will soon welcome a new group of …
Nassau County Republicans call on Santos to resign
George Santos has faced stiff opposition from his colleagues since arriving at Capitol Hill last week. It looks like he won’t be having an easy time at home, either. Republican leaders from across the county gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury Thursday and called on Rep. George Santos to resign after his trail of fabrications. The news conference was led by Nassau GOP chairman Joseph Cairo, Jr.
Education
V.S. District 24 kindergarten registration is here
It’s that time of year again. Kindergarten registration is open for families at Valley Stream District 24 to enroll for the 2022 to 2023 school year starting on February 1. If you have a …
Arrests for underage alcohol sales in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream
Three clerks and one business owner were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors in an undercover investigation on Jan. 16. The spate of arrests is part of the “Project …
Community
Speak Hope fundraises for mental health
It was an intimate soiree of dinner, dancing, and good music at the Speak Hope Foundation’s 2nd Annual Gala at the Coral House in Baldwin aimed at raising funds to help uninsured individuals …
Obituary
Remembering Nina Maurer
Many Valley Stream residents who lived here in the 1980s and ’90s will likely remember Nina Rosa Giaccone Maurer. She moved from her home in Valley Stream to Spring Hill Florida about 20 …
Education
Forest Road celebrates Winter Wonderland
All eyes were on the students at Forest Road Elementary School as they celebrated the season and performed for the school’s annual Winter Wonderland. Loved ones in attendance laughed and …
Editorial
Donating blood benefits others — and you
January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . .
Op-Ed
We must remember — and teach — the Holocaust
When I was growing up, it was hard not to notice the numbers tattooed on her wrist. Children are often very observant, and I was curious about what they meant.
Op-Ed
The 2024 election: 1912 all over again?
'Is there anyone on stage — and can I see hands? — who is unwilling tonight to pledge your support to the eventual nominee of the Republican Party . . .'
Valley Stream Central looks to keep pace
After winning just three games last winter, the Valley Stream Central boys' basketball team has already surpassed that total this season (five) with just under a month left to play. The Eagles are …