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Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.

Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals

There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/26/23

Valley Stream Central High School cosmetology students offer free services to residents on Tuesdays and Fridays at their salon.

At V.S. Central High School, the salon is open for business

Like most high school students, these 33 juniors and seniors from across the district rise early for their morning classes, but instead of sitting through your average course subjects — world … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/5/23

The Nassau County Police Department took out 30 deserving kids shopping during its annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 8.

Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer

Thirty elementary students from Valley Stream District 30 and other surrounding schools gleefully weaved through the aisles at the Walmart in Green Acres on a holiday shopping spree hosted by the … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/29/22

THE Valley STREAM Volunteer Fire Department responded to an emergency call for an unidentified man whose leg was trapped in a loading dock on Nov. 22.

Valley Stream firefighters free trapped man

An unidentified man was caught in quite the snag when his leg was found trapped in a loading dock at the Green Acres Industrial Park on Nov. 22. The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department responded … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/16/22

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

Marc Hecht presented his family’s story of the Holocaust to Lawrence Elementary School students last spring.

Focusing on Holocaust education in New York public schools

There is a renewed emphasis on Holocaust education thanks to a new state law signed in August by Gov. Kathy Hochul, requiring public school district superintendents to attest in a survey that their schools are making the Holocaust part of classroom instruction. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/20/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman running to succeed Kathleen Rice in the 4th Congressional District, told reporters like Ed Weintrob of The Jewish Star that he has worked hard over the years to build relationships with the Jewish community, and to fight back against antisemitism.

Where everyone knows Anthony D’Esposito’s name

It’s hard to find anyone within the Town of Hempstead who doesn’t know who Anthony D’Esposito is, and it’s even more difficult to find someone who hasn’t actually met him. more

By Michael Hinman | 10/19/22

Sofia Paolillo attended her first Guns vs. Hoses game with her father, Chris Paolillo, who played for the Glen Cove Police Department.

Friendly competition at Guns vs. Hoses game

The Glen Cove Fire Department won the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game on Sept. 9 against the Glen Cove Police Department in a 17-16 win. The annual event, which was a nail-biter was played at … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/29/22

Valley Stream Central High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month. Above, a history class at the school.

V.S. Central High School is National Blue Ribbon winner

The U.S. Department of Education recently released its list of 297 schools across the country that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The award, created in 1982, is widely … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/29/22

The Valley Stream Central High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School for academic excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

V.S. Central named a Blue Ribbon School

Valley Stream Central High School was one of four Long Island schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools for academic excellence by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month. Central … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/22/22

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