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Mostly Cloudy BREAKING NEWS: Armed robbers target Valero gas station in North Valley Stream
Valley Stream teen debuts works in New York City
The word “prodigy” suggests names such as Beethoven, Mozart and Picasso — men and women of another time and place whose talent surpassed anything normally encountered in daily life. So it may be surprising to consider that such a person might live on Long Island.
Valley Streamers remember Sept. 11, 2001
Nearly 300 students, officials, veterans and residents gathered at the Sept. 11 monument in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park on Sept. 11, 2018 to pay tribute to the almost 3,000 Americans that died on that day 17 years prior.
Valley Stream twirlers place first in regionals, nationals
As two groups of girls warmed up in Valley Stream’s Grace United Methodist Church gym on a cloudy Saturday last week, it wasn’t clear whether they were dancers or cheerleaders — or both. Some practiced with arms outstretched to an imaginary barre, while others pointed their toes in dance movements, under the watchful gaze of a ballet mistress. Others worked out new choreography.
Valley Stream man held in $3.5 million embezzlement
Valley Stream resident Kwesi Bovell was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with multiple counts of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling $3.5 million during his three-year tenure as chief financial …
Dogs make a splash at annual Valley Stream pool bash
After being diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year, Nikki got a chance to have some fun on Sept. 4. The Jack Russell Terrier romped through the splash pool at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park at …
Valley Stream woman helps out pets in Carolinas
As Hurricane Florence bore down on North and South Carolina last Thursday, a Valley Stream woman decided she needed to help the animals that were abandoned as their owners sought shelter.
History Hidden in Plain Sight
Donald Stites Fairchild, man of mystery
It is a steep climb up the ancient oak steps to the third floor of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, but rewards abound once visitors reach the top. Canvas-like vignettes cover the walls, showing …
Judge grants Stephen Figurasmith conditional adjournment
A Town of Hempstead judge agreed to an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal in the case of a Valley Stream man who dressed up as Moses and attempted to deliver 120 water bottles containing red food coloring to protest the Nassau County’s prison system.
North Class of 1968 donates money for security upgrades
To commemorate its 50th reunion, the Valley Stream North High School Class of 1968 raised more than $4,000 to purchase door alarms and rechargeable blow horns to enhance the high school’s security.
L.I. gas prices peak then drop as summer wanes
Retail gasoline prices finally began to inch down slowly at the end of last month after reaching their highest summertime levels since 2014, according to local industry analysts.GasBuddy, which …
The Week Ahead
Sept. 20 - Sept. 27
Practice for the SAT or ACT Teenagers in grades 7 through 12 can take an SAT or ACT practice test at the Elmont Memorial Library on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Registration is required.