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The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.

County approves ban on most flavored vape products

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/5/19

Theresa Masi, who started working at the Wooden Shoe Nursery School in 1980, added an anniversary note to the collection of photos and notes from staff at the school’s 40th anniversary celebration on Nov. 19.

Wooden Shoe Nursery School celebrates 40 years

Dozens of small children, ranging in age from infants to toddlers, could be seen on Nov. 19 crawling, giggling and playing on the floor at Valley Stream’s Wooden Shoe Nursery School, on the west … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/5/19

New York American Water’s Starfire Court water-treatment facility. The for-profit utility announced on Nov. 20 that it was selling its assets on Long Island for $608 million.

New York American Water to be sold for $608M

Valley Streamers say it’s the brown water. It ruins clothing in the wash, and is regarded by a few as undrinkable. Some have said it gives off an odor, while another homeowner said he regrouts … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Peter Belfiore | 12/5/19

Army veteran and barber student from Barber and Beauty Institiute of New York in Hempstead, Raeisi Daniels cuts Marine, Tom Holloran’s hair during the winter Veteran Stand Down at the Freeport Armory in Freeport on Nov. 26.

Veteran Stand Down giving the best

The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/29/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/24/19

Guys and Dolls in the 1970s. At center was its future manager, John Misak Jr.

Valley Stream's Guys and Dolls closes after 49 years in business

Guys and Dolls started as a dream. Purchased in 1970 by Baldwin residents John and Carol Misak, the Merrick Road pool hall began with 24 tables and its new owners’ love of the game. John … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/14/19

Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.

Macmillan responds to embargo criticism

Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more

By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda | 11/14/19

Marissa DeRosa, left, and Samantha Burke, both of Cassena Care, conversed with an attendee of the Senior Health & Beyond Expo at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Nov. 3.

Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside

Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/13/19

Lee Feinman, far right, with village Trustee John Tufarelli, left, Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce President Dominick Minerva and Mayor Ed Fare at a chamber dinner last month. Feinman was honored as the 2019 Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businessperson of the Year for Valley Stream.

Lee Feinman is NCCC Businessperson of the Year

Valley Stream businessman Lee Feinman was honored as the 2019 Valley Stream Businessperson of the Year at the annual Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce breakfast on Oct. 18. The Valley Stream … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/31/19

The Valley Stream Board of Zoning Appeals approved on Oct. 15 a controversial 17-unit apartment complex slated for the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Cochran Place.

Village BZA approves two controversial projects

The Valley Stream Board of Zoning Appeals approved on Oct. 15 two controversial projects in the village: One, for a 17-unit apartment complex slated for the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Cochran … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/28/19

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