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Student artists from the Valley Stream Recreation Department’s Adult Art Class, taught by Matt Khan, showcased their artwork last Friday at the village’s Community Center’s Burgundy Room.

Village art students showcase their best

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 … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/26/22

The regional food bank, Long Island Cares, will open up its sixth satellite emergency food pantry facility on Rockaway Avenue in November. Sam Lavitt stocks cans at the satellite pantry facility in Huntington Station: a preview of what the Valley Stream facility will look like.

LI Cares food pantry set to open doors on Valley Stream's downtown

A retail storefront along Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream sits empty for now, but come November, the building will once again open its doors within the village’s business district. But not as … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/25/22

Nassau County police are searching for four men who allegedly set fire to two buses in the Green Acres Mall parking lot on July 8.

Alleged Green Acres arson suspects at large

Police are looking for four men who allegedly set fire to two buses in the back parking lot of Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream causing a third bus to be set ablaze and destroyed last month. more

By Juan Lasso | 8/23/22

A report published by ERASE Racism argues that, on average, nearly $10,000 less is spent per student in Long Island’s 11 most segregated school districts — including Valley Stream District 30 — than in majority-white schools.

District 30 is not quite like all the rest

As the population of Long Island has grown, so has its racial diversity. Not just in neighborhoods, but also in public schools. Today, roughly half of Long Island students are white, a sharp … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/19/22

Gaetano Ferrara, known as the Mambo Man of Valley Stream, danced with partner Karina Hernandez at the Bronx Changa concert at the Village Bandshell, near left.

‘Mambo Man of Valley Stream’ rouses crowd to its feet

On any given day, the grounds of Village Green Park serves as the usual go-to spot for joggers and dogwalkers. But last week, it transformed into a roaring dance floor as dozens gathered for a night … more

By Intern Taylor Nicioli | 8/19/22

Firefighters responded to a house set ablaze on Sunday afternoon. Residents of the home were uninjured.

Firefighters knock down Valley Stream house fire

A fire tore through a two-story house at the intersection of Casper Street and Gunther Avenue Sunday afternoon, fire officials say. At around 3:30 p.m. Nassau County Fire Communications alerted fire … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/15/22

Mayor Edwin Fare, middle, presented village citations to three organizations for their help during the annual Independence Day fireworks display. Chamber of Commerce President Sasan Shavanson, second front from right, and representatives from WeTransport, first front from right, were there to receive citations.

Mayor salutes volunteers for their efforts

Before getting down to official business this Monday at the regular board meeting, Mayor Edwin Fare gave a salute to the village staff and formally recognized three organizations who provided … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/22

Incoming seventh-graders at South High School got a head start on junior high school through the Summer Bridge Program.

South gives incoming students a head start

With the new school year on the horizon, excitement and trepidation can run high for parents and students alike about what the new year will look like. And for elementary students crossing over to … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/22

Ruth Peets-Butcher played with a student during a summer program. She’s set to take over Wheeler Avenue Elementary School.

Wheeler Ave. welcomes its new principal

Ruth Peets-Butcher is the next Wheeler Avenue Elementary School principal, taking over for John Frias who, after a three-year tenure, will move on to a new role with Eastern Suffolk BOCES. … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/22

Daniella Scala-Nathan, owner of Paw it Forward, first from left, assessed the main pantry drop-off box with volunteers Linda Guckian and Shari Ehrlich. Scala-Nathan is planning a fundraiser Aug. 20 to help build a new storage shed primarily for cat food.

Block party lends a helping paw to keep pet pantry going

When calamity strikes —a sweeping natural disaster, or even a global pandemic — the most vulnerable populations like the elderly, children and the poor, often bear the brunt of the … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/22

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