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Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom
Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel. more
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Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner. more
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A broader path to a future of cleaner energy
Poll after poll shows that most Americans believe the United States is more divided than usual. With many contentious issues appearing to lack compromises, constructive policies can emerge, but zealots on either side must have no greater influence in the debate, and solutions must be based not on either side’s so-called “facts,” but rather on the truth. more
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Our public schools deserve better
After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan. more
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Three candidates are aiming to nab a seat up for grabs on District 24’s Board of Education Election on May 21.
School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 24 school board candidates
Three newcomers are vying for a contested seats on District 24’s Board of Education on May 21.   Candidates Alisa Clark, Annette Matthew, and Erika Vasquez are in a three-way race for the … more
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From a Gioachino Rossini overture to Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Mambo,’ Valley Stream Central High School district student musicians gave a genre-expansive performance at Manhattan’s Carnegie Hall on April 4.
'A dream come to life': Valley Stream Central High School District concert takes center stage at Carnegie Hall
To performers the world over Carnegie Hall is synonymous with enduring musical renown. Its dazzling auditoriums have played host to household names like Tchaikovsky and the Beatles whose performances … more
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Memorial Junior High School students with a member of the Disabled American Veterans and some of the toiletry items collected during the close-out Veterans Toiletry Drive last Friday.
Village of Valley Stream unites to boost veterans’ toiletry drive
The Valley Stream community collected vital toiletry items for homeless and poverty-stricken veterans in an event that kicked off at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School and ended at Valley Stream … more
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Four candidates — one incumbent and three challengers — are aiming to nab two seats up for grabs on District 13’s Board of Education Election on May 21.
School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 13 school board candidates
Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on District 13’s Board of Education on May 21.   Newcomer Jaianti Singh and previous challenger Andrew Sgro are vying for the open seat of … more
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Mike Stanko, right, a lifelong resident of Valley Stream, had his signature “pop realist” artwork on display at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration earlier this month.
'The Art of Stanko' exhibition is a colorful ode to Valley Stream
It was a full house at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration turned exhibition gallery to showcase the work of New American painter and hometown darling Mike Stanko. The record-breaking turnout on opening … more
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Milagros Vicente, recipient of the N-New York State School Boards Association Outstanding School Board Service Award, has worn many hats and supported a variety of causes.
This Valley Stream District 13 trustee receives high honors for service
She’s left an indelible mark in Valley Stream’s public life and public education system. Valley Stream District 13’s Board of Education trustee Milagros Vicente was handed the … more
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