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Mepham senior Kieran Kehoe won the Nassau County Diamond Award last spring after hitting over .700 with 43 RBIs and only three whiffs.

Coming off an unimaginable ending to the 2023 Nassau County baseball season, Mepham will be chasing the standings in Conference AA-1 after failing to take a game from upstart Long Beach last week. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Senior shortstop Mike Hernandez is a four-year varsity player and brings all the tools to the Falcons’ lineup and anchors the infield defense.

Pitching holds key for Valley Stream South

Depth all around and particularly on the mound is the biggest concern for Valley Stream South baseball coach Rich Hess this spring. “None of our starting pitchers is a pitcher by trade, … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, said that the district is embarking on new hands-on hiring and recruiting approaches to attract minority teacher talent.

Valley Stream District 24 doubles down on diversifying teaching workforce, explained.

See how Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas addresses diversity in education, recruitment strategies, and retention of minority teachers, starting with his trip to Howard University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Danica Jovel, Maia Arce and Walter Jovel, on the front lawn of the Waldinger Memorial Library, marvel at Monday’s solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Valley Stream villagers gather for a historic lesson in astronomy

For Jeanette Azzaretto, Science Department Chair at Valley Stream South High School, it was the celestial event of the year, the astronomical Super Bowl. On Monday, the moon progressively wedged … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare administers the oath of Office to Trustee John L. Tufarelli as his wife Donna Marie Tufarelli, holds the Bible at a village reorganization meeting on April 1.

Valley Stream Village board has reorganization meeting

The village of Valley Stream held its annual reorganization meeting on April 1 to formally install its newly elected officers to the board of trustees as well as reshuffle and renew village … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, Chief Fire Marshall Mike Uttaro, and Commissioner of the Office of Emergency Management Rich Corbett briefing the county, following this morning’s earthquake.

Valley Stream shaken by east coast quake

One of the strongest earthquakes on the East Coast since 2011 was felt by thousands of people throughout the entire region on April 5. A preliminary report by USGS states that there was a 4.8 … more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/12/24

The event also featured group activities and discussions around mental health.

This Olympic gold medalist visits Valley Stream Central High School District

Female athletes in the Valley Stream Central High School District were recently treated to a special visit by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault Livingstone. The visit highlighted the … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Kaleihah Martin, left, and Tatiana Rosello comprise the bulk of varsity experience for the Falcons, who graduated 13 off last year’s roster.

VSS rebuilds after big departures

For Demetri Adrahtas, coaching the Valley Stream South softball team used to be about competing for the Nassau County title every year. But now that South has dropped to Conference 6, Adrahtas … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 4/8/24

Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

Hofstra softball eyes repeat conference title

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces. Led largely by five veteran fifth-year … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Pitcher Danny Kelleher, a South Side High School graduate, is a key member of the Pride bullpen.

Hofstra baseball swings for the fences

The Hofstra baseball team missed out on a chance to defend its conference title last year and is fueled for a return to the championship stage in late May this spring. After reaching the NCAA … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

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