Ninth grader Evan Taveras paints custom cleats and hats for pro athletes, growing a booming art business from his Valley Stream home during the pandemic.
Academy Charter students explored food services at LIJ Valley Stream with a cooking challenge, gaining hands-on insight into hospital teamwork and careers.
Zo Mahari Elrington wins ERASE Racism’s 2025 John Wenzel Scholarship for using music to inspire social justice and lead equity efforts in education.
Valley Stream students earned top honors in the Roger Rees theater awards and the 2025 Congressional Art Show for their performances and original artworks.
The Kiwanis Club of Valley Stream is hosting a Bluey-themed breakfast at Applebee’s to raise money for scholarships and community service projects.
Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.
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With the State Legislature in budget season, there is a ripe opportunity to improve one state program that works to combat New York’s limited housing supply by helping fund local infrastructure: the Pro-Housing Communities Program.
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In recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department.
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Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah.
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The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels.