America will soon mark 60 years since the March on Washington. On Aug. 28, 1963, some 250,000 people gathered peacefully at the Lincoln Memorial . . .
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8/10/23
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It was dated June 10, 1927, written from a home no longer standing at Exchange Street in Rochester, to a young woman in Ellicottville named Lola.
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By Michael Hinman
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8/10/23
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During my lifetime, the summer months have been a time to just soak up the sun and try to get only as much work done as is necessary.
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8/10/23
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The sweep of history has ushered in the first woman ringmaster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and, at the same time, swept out the entire circus . . .
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8/10/23
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Starting on or around Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and her colleague from Queens, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, gathered hunger advocates, teachers and community members at the Valley Stream Forest Road Elementary School on …
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By Caroline Kelly and Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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The Valley Stream Historical Society held a LEGO competition for all ages at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on July 16. Participants were asked to bring their LEGO creations to the competition in …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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The New York State Art Teachers Association recently named Janis Boremski as the recipient of the New York State Educator of the Year Award. Boremski is an art educator at James A. Dever …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 11, during which the board president and vice president were sworn in for the …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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After the derailment of a Jamaica-bound Long Island Rail Road train at 175th Street and 95th Avenue in Queens on Aug. 3, the clean up of the area has begun and will continue to impact commuters.
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By Juan Lasso
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8/3/23
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