Local congregations in Wantagh and Seaford are doing their part to combat hunger. “The need is great and getting greater,” said Ele Ruth Melendez, the director of social ministry at St. Frances de Chantal Church.
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By Laura Schofer
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11/26/14
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The Lions Eye Bank of Long Island commemorated the lives of eye donors and celebrated their impact on recipients at a reception on Sept. 20 at Franklin Hospital in Valley Stream
“Through …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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10/8/14
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For the second time in a week’s span, Republican congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman on Aug. 6 appeared outside a state courthouse in Mineola to call for Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and his Democratic opponent in this fall’s election, to address allegations that political interference undermined the Moreland Commission ...
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By Brian Racow
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8/13/14
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While the Major League Baseball season is just past the All-Star break, the Valley Stream Baseball League has wrapped up its playoffs and children are enjoying their own break until fall sports get under way.
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8/2/14
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Teachers at Bellmore’s Shore Road School challenged sixth-graders with an important task before they moved on to Grand Avenue Middle School: help those in need across Long Island.
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/16/14
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The 2014 Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade awarded the proceeds of the committee’s fundraising efforts to the Parade’s 2014 sponsor charities on Tuesday, April 29, at Kasey’s Kitchen …
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5/14/14
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Christmas season is a time for giving, but on Sylvan Place in Valley Stream, that philosophy extends well into the new year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/19/14
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Members of the Valley Stream Fire Department, specifically those who belong to Rescue Company No. 1, are well versed in helping people. Recently, they stepped up to aid the men and women who have served their nation.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/12/14
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Protesters from the Long Island Progressive Coalition, a nonprofit social and environmental advocacy group, claimed at a June 4 rally in Mineola that County Executive Ed Mangano received $144,000 in campaign contributions from private companies that did restoration work for the county after Hurricane Sandy.
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By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com
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6/13/13
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Members of the Valley Stream Silver Threads senior group love to knit. Even more so, they love it when others can enjoy their handmade items.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/3/13
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