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Patrick Burke, left, with Groot at the Eagle Court of Honors ceremony. Burke has been the guiding force behind Valley Stream Troop 116 as its committee chair and Scout leader.
Meet the motivator and mentor in V.S. Troop 116
Valley Stream Troop 116 has produced dozens of Boy Scouts who have earned the elite rank of Eagle Scout over the years. more
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Rise Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will soon be coming to Valley Stream amid zoning regulations recently established by the village to curb such dispensaries from sprouting in the village.
Cannabis shops face zoning restrictions in Valley Stream
While the recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New York state since 2021, efforts to expand the nascent industry have been fraught with setbacks and delays.  more
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Paralympian Rohan Murphy has been making a name for himself off the compeition stage touring the country with his story of grit, self-acceptance, and triumph at school districts across the country.
A Paralympian visits Valley Stream 24 schools
Motivational speaker Rohan Murphy recently visited all schools in the Valley Stream District 24 to share his journey and life lessons with sixth-grade students.  more
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Students and staff were decked out in their best holiday ware during the PTA’s annual Winter Wonderland event.
Wheeler turns into a Winter Wonderland
Valley Stream 13’s Wheeler Avenue Elementary School welcomed in the holiday season with festive cheer, recently holding its annual Winter Wonderland event, a festive celebration coordinated by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association. The event engaged students and their families in a variety of winter holiday-themed activities, creating a joyful atmosphere that truly embodied the spirit of the season. more
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From left, Baldwin Board of Education Trustee Pamela Green, Pastor Carlos Beltre, and Lenox Elementary Principal Sheilah Jefferson-Isaac, at the first-ever event hosted by the Bethlehem Assembly of God’s new church in Baldwin.
Empty building turns into a new church
Pastor Carlos Beltre has big plans for 2024, including building connections and fully serving the Baldwin community, and it all hinged on the opening of a new church. more
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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
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Neighbors on Sylvan Place throw an annual festive block party that attracts dozens of visitors and raises thousands of dollars for the ACHOR Program fund and the Sunrise Association. Above, 4-year-old Jackson Fountain with Santa Claus.
Sylvan splendor: This holiday party has fun for a cause
For over three decades, neighbors on Sylvan Place have bathed their residential street in the glow of holiday lights. The rivalry between houses was fierce. According to Alex Carr, who has lived … more
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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
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The roofing shingles are being removed and replaced at the Valley Stream waiting room platforms, limiting the options for commuters to find shelter and stay warm.
Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road commuters cope with cold amid construction
As frigid temperatures roll in and residents bundle up to brave the wind chill or the occasional downpour, some Long Island Rail Road commuters at the Valley Stream station will have to make do with … more
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Village families indulged in a hearty holiday breakfast at the Valley Stream Community Center thanks to its corporate sponsor McDonald’s.
McDonald’s teams up with village to help make a merry morning with Santa
Village families crowded the Valley Stream Community Center, sharing a hearty holiday breakfast of bagels, croissants, cereal, muffins, and more with none other than Santa Claus. The annual Breakfast … more
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