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Mostly Cloudy and Windy Meet the Valley Stream boy who became first in state to undergo groundbreaking gene therapy
This Valley Stream family wanted a cure for their son. In the process, they made scientific history.
Behind a Mickey Mouse mask, 8-year-old Yusuf Saeed with a bald scalp, a likely result of his intensive chemotherapy, sat in the glare of cameras on April 18. With elation in his eyes, he played with …
Elite Scholars Christian Academy has a new playground. See how it takes indoor learning outdoors.
When playground design provides as much learning as it does play.
It was a grand yet intimate celebration for students and their families at Elite Scholars Christian Academy who gathered to welcome their new playground space. After a year of planning and …
Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce heads toiletry drive for homeless veterans
For veterans, the price of leaving home can be just as steep as returning.
See how the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce is providing toiletry essentials for homeless veterans. Every donation counts.
This Valley Stream Central High School student is a National Merit finalist
He's an elite-level test-taker, but his story doesn't end there.
Meet Saajed Yaseen, a National Merit Finalist from Valley Stream Central High School. Discover his incredible personal and academic journey.
Emmitt Smith faces 10 larceny charges in Nassau County
A Bellport man was arrested for his role in Nassau County larcenies.
Community
Southern State Parkway tourist center 'eyesore' comes tumbling down, explained.
The demolition crew gathered at 8:30 a.m. sharp last week in a grassy field on the side of the Southern State Parkway. Behind them was a row of residential houses on Valley Stream’s Arkansas …
Education
Forest Road Elementary gets a new principal, again.
The Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education has tapped Marisela Sanchez, a behavioral therapist, and a former Brooklyn assistant principal, as the next principal of Forest Road Elementary …
Community
Earth Day 2024: Check out the winners of the Valley Stream anti-litter poster contest
The Valley Stream Beautification Committee announced the winners of their anti-litter poster contest at the Village Green on April 20. All children who live in the Village of Valley Stream were …
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.
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
Cherishing moms who embody love, strength
The remarkable resilience and sacrifice of mother is shown through the extraordinary life of Elinor Sullivan, whose daring feats in aviation were matched only by her dedication to motherhood.
Columnist
Protecting our kids online
The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health.
Columnist
We should have learned more than we have from history
My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late.
Columnist
The humble pen takes on the might sword
Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped.
Columnist
AI can be a double-edged sword for society
Should we welcome artificial intelligence or be scared by it? Probably both