Valley Stream's Evan Taveras turns custom shoe art into business with MLB and boxing stars as clients

Ninth grader Evan Taveras paints custom cleats and hats for pro athletes, growing a booming art business from his Valley Stream home during the pandemic.

Students explore hospital food services through cooking challenge at LIJ Valley Stream

Academy Charter students explored food services at LIJ Valley Stream with a cooking challenge, gaining hands-on insight into hospital teamwork and careers.

Valley Stream North senior Zo Mahari Elrington wins ERASE Racism’s 2025 John Wenzel Scholarship

Zo Mahari Elrington wins ERASE Racism’s 2025 John Wenzel Scholarship for using music to inspire social justice and lead equity efforts in education.

Valley Stream students honored for achievements in theater and visual arts competitions

Valley Stream students earned top honors in the Roger Rees theater awards and the 2025 Congressional Art Show for their performances and original artworks.

Kiwanis Club to host Bluey-themed breakfast fundraiser at Valley Stream Applebee’s

The Kiwanis Club of Valley Stream is hosting a Bluey-themed breakfast at Applebee’s to raise money for scholarships and community service projects.

Your Board of Education needs your attention

Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.

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April Francis Taylor: L.I. should build on Pro-Housing Communities Program

With the State Legislature in budget season, there is a ripe opportunity to improve one state program that works to combat New York’s limited housing supply by helping fund local infrastructure: the Pro-Housing Communities Program.

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Peter King: There should be nothing but support for law enforcement

In recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department.

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Jerry Kremer: The lessons of the Holocaust are for everyone

Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah.

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Sammy Chu: Battery storage is key to economic competitiveness

The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels.