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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

The Central High School District unveiled three new artificial-turf fields last September. The $8 million project was funded by a $41 million bond approved in 2016.

Turf fields earn high marks

This past fall was the inaugural season for the Central High School District’s recently completed $8 million artificial-turf fields at North, South and Memorial Junior high schools. Players and … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/2/20

Theresa Masi, who started working at the Wooden Shoe Nursery School in 1980, added an anniversary note to the collection of photos and notes from staff at the school’s 40th anniversary celebration on Nov. 19.

Wooden Shoe Nursery School celebrates 40 years

Dozens of small children, ranging in age from infants to toddlers, could be seen on Nov. 19 crawling, giggling and playing on the floor at Valley Stream’s Wooden Shoe Nursery School, on the west … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/5/19

Four-year-old Jacob Lam banged on a Trinidadian drum at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School at its Multicultural Fair on Nov. 20.

Wheeler Avenue hosts Multicultural Fair

Parents and students at Wheeler Avenue Elementary school got a taste (both literally and figuratively) of culture from the increasingly diverse Valley Stream community at the school’s Multicultural … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/29/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Longtime Valley Stream firefighter Fred Gless explained how a firefighter’s helmet works to a class of special-education students on Nov. 15.

Valley Stream fire education program celebrates 2,000th student taught

Special-education students at Congregation Ohr Torah in North Woodmere giggled and talked as they waited for a fire safety program to begin on a Thursday in mid-November. “A real … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 11/22/19

A Martin De Porres school for struggling teenagers opened at the site of the former Blessed Sacrament School, which closed in 2011 due to declining enrollment and had remained empty until September.

Valley Stream residents raise security concerns over school for struggling teens

The arrival in September of a school for teenagers with behavioral and social issues at the former Blessed Sacrament School has prompted a backlash from the community, with residents expressing … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/14/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

District 13 Board of Education Trustee Vinny Pandit, third from left, has tendered his resignation after a series of controversial comments he made on social media.

District 13 trustee to step down after controversial comments

School District 13 Board of Education Trustee Vinny Pandit has tendered his resignation after a series of controversial comments he made on Facebook regarding the Long Island Hispanic community. … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/8/19

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