Schools

Valley Stream's Central Memorial PTSA Fashion Show wows with vintage flair

It was a through-the-decades fashion show fundraising extravaganza at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1790 on April 12. Hosted by the Central Memorial Parent-Teacher-Student Association, the …

Crime

Brooklyn man allegedly fleeces elder of $250K in Valley Stream

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 94-year-old Valley Stream man out of $250,000 in a Publishers Clearing House scam.

Government

Valley Stream Village Budget 2024-2025: What you need to know

The Valley Stream board of trustees unanimously adopted its $45.3 million budget for the coming fiscal year at a public hearing on April 8. The 2024-2025 budget represents a $1.5 million increase …

Emergency

Valley Stream firefighters battle residential blazes

Just after midnight on April 14, Valley Stream Fire Department officials were alerted by Nassau County Fire Communications to smoke in the area on Cochran Place. A garage, it was soon determined, had …

Schools

Wheeler Avenue School visits Cradle of Aviation

Excitement filled the air as the students from Wheeler Avenue Elementary School went on an educational adventure to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Students immersed themselves in the rich history of …

Education

Howell hosts WizFit game with hoop pros

Howell Road Elementary School is excited to announce its collaboration with local legend, the Harlem Wizards to host the WizFit Challenge Fundraiser and Kids Experience. This two-week event aims to …

Editorial

Your voice counts in school budget decisions

May 21st is a crucial voting day for local school budgets and board trustees. Voters have a strong impact on community programs and services.

Columnist

D’Esposito must support fully funding Medicaid

Joseph Sackman shows the importance of Medicaid during Medicaid Awareness Month.

Columnist

A memory-filled trip back in time

Former congressman Peter King reflects on Brooklyn's neighborhood charm and values, emphasizing the importance of loyalty, patriotism, and respect for law enforcement and the military.

Columnist

It’s easy to tell this Kennedy from the others

With six months until Election Day, Jerry Kremer analyzes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy, questioning his qualifications and independence, emphasizing his controversial stances on vaccines and family friction.