Neighbors in the News

Mayor by day, teacher by trade: Unpacking the dual legacy of Valley Stream's Ed Fare

He’s steered the village for over a decade. His influence and legacy on the village’s public life are unmistakable.   To most, Edwin Fare is simply the mayor, but what if he was also …

Valley Stream Neighbors in the News

Top three things to know about Valley Stream's Andre Cisco's NFL homecoming with the Jets

Valley Stream native Andre Cisco is coming home—this time as a New York Jets. His storied arc from local standout to NFL playmaker has already made him a hometown favorite. Now as he dawns the …

Valley Stream Crime

Attorney General clears NYPD officer in death of Valley Stream man

New York Attorney General Letitia James has concluded that no criminal charges will be filed against an NYPD officer involved in the death of a Valley Stream resident who was struck by the …

Valley Stream Latest Happenings

Valley Stream turns 100 — these three women have seen even more.

Valley Stream may be celebrating 100 years, but for some of its residents, that’s just a number. Recently, three women have marked milestones that match or stretch well beyond the …

Valley Stream Crime

Police stops illegal vehicle rally at Green Acres Mall

A large-scale illegal vehicle rally took place on Saturday, March 8, at 9:40 p.m. in the parking lot of Green Acres Mall on West Sunrise Highway. Patrol officers and the Problem Oriented …

Editorial

Millions are sick and tired of being sick and tired

This month marks five years since Covid-19 upended our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.2 million Americans died from the virus, including 86,000 New Yorkers.

Columnist

Neela Mukherjee Lockel: We can’t let seniors be the victims of budget cuts

The proposed federal budget cuts could have devastating consequences for Long Island families, particularly for our seniors who rely on essential programs like Meals on Wheels.

Columnist

David Lyons: PSEG Long Island celebrates its engineers

While PSEG Long Island does have many lineworkers, did you know we also employ more than 200 engineers?

Columnist

Peter King: Celebrating the immigrants who made America great

This month of March will see far more people attending more St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island and in New York City than in all of Ireland.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams

November 2021 was a significant month in the history of New York City. Eric Adams was elected the 110th mayor of that great city.