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"Supermoon" caught the eye of everyone who passed by. Artist Joyce Lax achieved the textured craters of the moon using plaster.

Village art students show off their work

Students of the village’s acrylic-on-canvas painting class once again had the chance to show off their works at a gallery reception on Jan. 10 at the Hendrickson Park Community Center. The … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/16/20

Valley Streamer Jennifer Brome published her first book, appropriate for ages 6 through 12, on Dec. 21.

V.S. resident tackles bullying in her first children’s book

“I’m an imaginative and creative person,” Valley Streamer Jennifer Brome said. “Writing just pours out of me … It’s like Utopia for me. It’s what I’m … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/16/20

Little Lesley and the Bloodshots were one of hundreds of performers that have graced the stage at Buckley’s.

Ten years of music at Buckley’s

When North High School alumnus and Sip This employee Nicholas Romano, 20, walked into Buckley’s Restaurant and Pub in Valley Stream on Dec. 28 and prepared to perform with his band, SLMBR, for … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/16/20

Gena Rositano on the set of Saturday Night Live, where she works as stage manager, with Valley Stream natives Steve Buscemi and Jim Breuer. Starting Jan. 27 she will be teaching acting classes through the village.

SNL stage manager to teach acting classes through village

Longtime Valley Streamer and Saturday Night Live Stage Manager Gena (pronounced Jenna) Rositano will be teaching a ten-week introductory acting class at the Firemen’s Field Clubhouse for anyone … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/10/20

Bernard Nichols and Tami Hall, of Valley Stream, with their son Bernard Kasey Hall Nichols III, who was born at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.

New year’s first L.I. baby is a Valley Streamer

The new year brings a whole host of new: calendars, resolutions, hopes for spring, gym memberships. This one even brought a new decade, but for Valley Stream couple Tami Hall and Bernard Nichols, it … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/9/20

Valley Stream Historical Society Vice President William Florio, left, gave visitors a tour of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Dec. 29 as part of the society’s annual candlelight evening event.

Candlelight evenings return at Pagan-Fletcher

Candlelight evenings returned to the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on Dec. 29, as visitors came for tours of the historic building, which features artifacts from the past two centuries. The event … more

1/9/20

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.

Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’

When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/9/20

Regeneron semifinalists named, including 36 from Long Island

Three hundred semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search were announced Wednesday afternoon, and 36 seniors from Long Island high schools — including seven from the Heralds’ coverage area — were among the mix. more

1/8/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

South graduate, Abby Arjune, renewed her push to have the Hindu holiday of Diwali recognized on the high school district calendar. It is the third time she has come before the school board.

Push for Diwali on school calendar continues

“You need a sharp mind, a clear focus and the right amount of energy to focus on God,” said 18-year-old Valley Stream South High School alumna, Abby Devi Arjune. “Not having the … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/2/20

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