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Valley Stream Fire Department Chief Patrick Scanlan, left front row, with Legislator Bill Gaylor and Mayor Ed Far at the check presentation for new fire equipment on April 10.

Legislator Bill Gaylor secures thousands in funding for Valley Stream fire department upgrades

The Village of Valley Stream and the Valley Stream Fire Department were awarded $10,500 by Legislator Bill Gaylor for new equipment. Gaylor and the department met for a check presentation on April … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/23/23

‘The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound’ is Bill Bleyer’s sixth book, and the third that focuses on maritime history on and around Long Island.

Bill Bleyer’s new book focuses on tragic tale of the Lexington

Before the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history was the destruction of the steamboat the Lexington, which sank in 1840, with a loss of 139 lives. Although few … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/16/23

Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.

Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/9/23

Bill Katz taught many students how to play the bassoon and other woodwinds, but he was also a renowned conductor.

Even in his 90s, Bill Katz kept teaching

The basement in the Katz’s East Meadow home is silent. On any given day for more than five decades, the sound of students working to master the bassoon and other woodwind instruments consumed … more

By Laura Lane | 1/26/23

The Town of Hempstead received $5 million through the Omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month.

Cleaning East Meadow’s water

This is the first of two stories examining dioxane water-mitigation projects. The Town of Hempstead has received $5 million from Washington to continue improving East Meadow’s drinking water. … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/19/23

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . . more

By James Bernstein | 10/20/22

One kind of identity politics is no longer a winner

There are all kinds of people who seek public office. Some are former government officials hoping to work their way up the political ladder. Others . . . more

10/6/22

Lynbrook school board to get new trustee

Tara Aragona will take her seat on the Lynbrook Board of Education on July 5, replacing David Yaker, who was hired as an English teacher and varsity football coach at Lynbrook High School. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

Lynbrook Board of Education President Bill Belmont.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway school officials look toward future after elections

With school budgets and elections over, new members and incumbents on the Lynbrook and East Rockaway Boards of Education ponder the challenges of the comng year. Both boards will seek new superintendents after this school year. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/22

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