Valley Stream, Elmont march in memory of George Floyd
Their names were on the protesters’ minds and lips for most of the evening Monday: Breyonna Taylor, shot eight times in March in her own home when police entered without …
Holy Name of Mary Church pastor dies of Covid-19
The Rev. Monsignor Romualdo Sosing, who for the past nine years served as pastor of the Holy Name of Mary Church in Valley Stream, died on Sunday evening of complications from the coronavirus after …
Valley Stream physical therapist discusses virus challenges
“It’s rewarding to know your job is essential, but it’s scary knowing you could be exposed to the virus while working,” said Evan Greene, physical therapist and owner of New …
Valley Stream celebrates a somber Memorial Day amid pandemic
Regardless of the circumstances, when Memorial Day came around this year, members of Valley Stream American Legion Post 854 planned to honor America’s war dead “come hell or high …
Serving amid a pandemic
Marine describes deployment during outbreak
When Valley Streamer Daniel Toy began U.S. Marine Corps basic training in July 2018, shortly after his graduation from Central High School, he never anticipated his first deployment would go as it …
State says dentists can reopen; Nassau preps for Phase Two
With the potential Phase Two reopening of Long Island’s economy a week and a half away, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order Sunday allowing dental offices to return to work statewide …
A second round against a lethal enemy
Valley Streamer recounts battle with Covid-19
Editor’s note: Bernard Robinson, is a regional director for Northwell Health’s Center For Emergency Medical Services, and a Valley Stream resident. He oversees the daily operations of one …
‘We’re still open’
Grace Methodist Nursery School continues its mission amid coronavirus shutdown
For nearly half a century the Grace Methodist Nursery School has served thousands of pre-schoolers and their parents from Valley Stream and the surrounding communities. In an average year, …
Remote offerings continue at the Henry Waldinger library
Since March 20, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library has been shuttered following an executive order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he ordered all indoor public gathering places closed in a bid to slow the …
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