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A recent shooting at an illegal party that left one young person dead and four injured has sent shock waves through the village as the neighborhood reckons with an increase in gun violence.
How a Valley Stream neighborhood reckons with gun violence
Elizabeth Rios told her two kids to stay quiet and hunker down as she heard the sound of gunfire outside her Ocean Avenue home on Aug. 21. A few paces away, a hail of bullets ripped through a crowd … more
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Girl Scout Asha Gajraj worked with Waldinger library director Mamie Eng to set up six presentation sessions to engage patrons in a crafts project that shows the importance of water quality conservation on Long Island.
This Nassau County Girl Scout’s answer to L.I.’s water pollution: rain gardens
Nine-year-old Yusuf Dungas, alongside five other kids, eagerly sat down to a crafts project at the Waldinger Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. At their fingertips were pipe cleaners, … more
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Unal Karakas has succeeded Don Sturz as Valley Stream District 24’s superintendent for the upcoming school year.
This Queens-bred innovator is the new superintendent of Valley Stream District 24
Unal Karakas was named superintendent of Valley Stream District 24 on July 1, succeeding Don Sturz, who announced his retirement after a four-year run. A tall, reed-thin man often pictured in a … more
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Nassau County police discovered burglar tools inside a vehicle after it was stopped for a busted tail light in Valley Stream on August 25.
Trio caught with burglar tools during traffic stop in Valley Stream
A Brooklyn man and two others were arrested and charged with stashing weapons in their car in Valley Stream on August 25, according to police. The trio was pulled over by officers after being … more
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Nassau County police arrested two men allegedly linked to a shooting at Valley Stream home on Garfield Avenue.
Two men charged with firing at Valley Stream home
Two men were arrested in connection with concealing a handgun police claimed was used to open fire on a home on Garfield Avenue in Valley Stream on August 13. After finding shell casings on the … more
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Valley Stream District 30, with its flagship Clear Stream Avenue School turning a remarkable 100 years old.
Valley Stream District 30 to mark 100th anniversary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Valley Stream District 30, with its flagship Clear Stream Avenue School turning a remarkable 100 years old. A centennial celebration will occur on … more
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Village government help is just a call, or text, away
I ’m sure you’ve heard the quote from President Ronald Reagan: “The most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to … more
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The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library was approved for $6,500 in state funding to renovate the adult reference office with additional computers and space.
See how state aid dollars are being spent to renovate the Waldinger Memorial Library
This year, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library alongside 196 other public libraries and systems statewide, will receive a lift in aid totaling $34 million in funding for their renovation and … more
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Jewel Jobin, 7, was excited to be picked as a raffle winner by the Rev. Sunny Philip at Green Acres backpack fundraiser.
Green Acres back-to-school backpack drive benefits bevy of students
As families struggle with the cost of living on Long Island, the Green Acres Mall and a host of volunteers came together last weekend to take away some of the stress of back-to-school shopping. … more
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The Valley Stream Community Center’s Burgundy Room turned into an art exhibition by art students from the acrylic painting class on August 11.
Valley Stream village art students show their stuff at exhibition
Art lovers and village officials gathered at the Community Center’s Burgundy Room to feature the artwork of amateur student artists from the Valley Stream Recreation Department’s Adult … more
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