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GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a hearing last week on an oceanic wind farm proposed for the waters south of Long Beach and Jones Beach. Above, a view of the nation’s first offshore wind farm in Rhode Island.

Mixed reviews for South Shore wind farm

If Long Beach residents are concerned about a private company’s $3 billion proposal to build a 174-turbine wind farm 15 miles off the South Shore, few of them voiced it at a virtual hearing on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/16/21

New York Sen. John Brooks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association stand with local union members remembering those who passed away in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Bill would improve infrastructure, technology on Southern State Parkway

With a 10-mile stretch of highway referred to as “Blood Alley,” between Exit 17 in Malverne and Exit 32 in Farmingdale, the Southern State Parkway is known as one of the most dangerous … more

By Jessica M. Semins and Nakeem Grant | 5/27/21

Valley Stream Fire Department Engine 2 Captain Brian Grogan, center, presented a photo plaque to Tally-Ho Captain Steve Liguori Jr, left, at the dedication and christening of Tally-Ho's new 2021 fire engine at ceremonies at the Horton Avenue firehouse. Joining in is Tally-Ho First Lieutenant Ken Olson, second from right, and Tally-Ho Second Lieutenant Jack Liquori.

Valley Stream Fire Department recognizes sister company in Lynbrook

In 1910, the Tally-Ho Inn and Hotel at the corner of Merrick Road, then called Blank Road, and Horton Avenue in Lynbrook, burned to the ground due to the lack of fire protection in the immediate area. more

By Steve Grogan | 5/20/21

The pastor of Unity Church of Christianity in Valley Stream, the Rev. Charles Foley, said he hopes his congregation will return to in-person services in July.

Clergy, parishioners look ahead past the Covid-19 pandemic

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently lifted most capacity restrictions in New York because of the state’s progress with Covid-19 vaccinations and case declines. The outdoor social-gathering … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/13/21

Valley Stream resident Jesse Ulysse said he is pleased with the Derek Derek Chauvin trial verdict because he said he believes George Floyd received justice.

Valley Streamers react to Chauvin verdict

On April 20, ex Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. Floyd’s murder shook the nation, touching off the largest civil … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/30/21

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

The village board is set to vote on making May 21 a public hearing for the proposed townhouses on Wallace Court.

Village board mulls vote on Wallace Court project

The Village of Valley Stream Board of Trustees is set to vote on whether to set May 21 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed townhouses at 1 Wallace Court on March 19 at 7 p.m. “In … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/8/18

**PRESS START SLIDESHOW ABOVE THIS IMAGE TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS** Leading the Presentation of Colors, George Schuchman a Navy Veteran from Post 854 guides fellow veterans and boy and girl scouts around the memorial to start the ceremony.

Valley Stream Sept. 11 Ceremony [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream marked another anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a memorial service at Hendrickson Park. The 9-11 memorial at the park features a recovered steel beam and two Survivor … more

Photos by Christina Daly | 9/12/17

Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.

Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]

The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/27/16

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