Beach safety on Long Island is crucial. Lifeguards, trained to handle emergencies and rescues, protect beachgoers. Investing in their resources enhances public safety.
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6/7/24
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On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah.
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By Ilana Greenberg
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9/21/23
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Valley Stream District 30’s Summer Enrichment program has helped keep students’ minds sharp and stimulated amid the summer hiatus from school.
Students in the Summer …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/27/23
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Th e Valley Stream Central High School District kicked off its Summer Bridge Program this July. This annual resource for incoming 7th-grade students gives them the opportunity to acclimate themselves …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/13/23
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Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the inter-generational hold that New York baseball has on my family.
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8/3/23
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Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school.
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7/13/23
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State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate.
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By Mark Nolan
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3/9/23
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Sisters Rosa and Zara Paulina of Valley Stream were granted a prize for winning the Town of Hempstead Summer Reading Challenge on Aug. 4. The challenge encourages children to read at least three …
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By Juan Lasso
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9/1/22
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A lively crowd of art lovers and village dignitaries gathered at the Community Center’s Burgundy Room turned art gallery reception last Friday. On display was the artwork of nearly a dozen …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/26/22
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As summer is here, I offer tips for summertime skin protection with sunscreens. As much as we all love the sun, everyone — whether man or woman needs to be aware of the dangers of too much sun …
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Dr. Tina Funt
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8/11/22
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