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Howell Road Elementary School students held their annual Ancient Egypt Museum Exhibit, providing a tour of history through one of the most significant ancient civilizations.

See how Howell Road School turns into an ancient Egypt museum

Students at Howell Road Elementary School showed off their writing chops and research and creative skills at the school’s annual Ancient Egypt Museum Event. The students created an informative … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

Valley Stream District 13 is considering moving the district away from contracting out bus services to buying and operating its own bus fleet.

Valley Stream District 13 mulls over owning bus fleet, explained.

The Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education voted unanimously in a meeting last month for the district to consider weaning itself away from outsourcing its school transportation to private bus … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/21/24

Incumbent trustees John Tufarelli and Sean Wright won the lion’s share of the votes against Achieve Party challenger Anthony Bonelli in the village’s trustee race on Tuesday.

Village general election 2024: Incumbents trounce challenger in trustee race

In a three-person race for two trustee seats at Village Hall, village voters cast their ballots and handily gave incumbent trustees John Tufarelli and Sean Wright, of the United Community Party, … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/20/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages speaking on the state of the ‘Black economy,’ the benefits of recent legislation, and the impact of current congressional gridlock on government spending.

Exploring the intersection of race and economics on Long Island

Since the earliest chapters of its history, the United States has left its share of scars on the country’s social and economic landscape, to say the least. Now, with a legacy of slavery, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/15/24

Selene Ferdinand, 11, receives an award for her work in the Elmont community, uplifting and empowering the youth and working on various community service initiatives. She is with LeShawn Walker at the 11th annual Women of Distinction award ceremony at Sewanhaka High School.

Ceremony celebrates distinguished women in the community

The many accomplishment of amazing local women are making the annual selections of Women of Distinction honorees tougher and tougher. Last Saturday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages presented the … more

Rei Wolfsohn | 3/15/24

It was a who’s-who of Valley Stream education and legislative leaders at the annual Valley Stream Legislative Breakfast last week in which an active discussion was held regarding numerous education issues.

The future of school funding in focus at Valley Stream leadership breakfast

Valley Stream families and students heard from local lawmakers and school administrators and got their questions answered on pressing education issues at the annual Valley Stream Legislative … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Jack Mitchell, the Assistant Superintendent of Business for Valley Stream District 24, recently volunteered on a mission trip to build a sustainable school in Guatemala and better the lives of its local students.

This District 24 educator builds a better future in Guatemala

Valley Stream District 24’s Jack Mitchell and around 40 other volunteers participated in the second Lifetouch Memory Mission in Guatemala to construct “bottle … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Clear Stream Avenue Elementary students enjoyed their new playground after its official opening.

Clear Stream breaks in a new playground

Clear Stream Avenue School has a renovated playground, an upgrade that district officials say “will further enhance the educational experience for students.” The opening of Clear Stream … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

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