The Metropolitan Transportation Authority officially asked President Barack Obama to appoint a second Presidential Emergency Board on March 5 in resolving its longstanding contract impasse with Long … more

Computers have been in schools for the better part of three decades, continuing to evolve as a learning tool as new and more dynamic programs are introduced. In District 30, computers can be found in every classroom, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. more

Most pundits agreed: Mitt Romney won the first of three presidential debates in 2012, held at the University of Denver on Oct. 3. President Obama, whose rhetorical skills were the stuff of political legend, appeared tired, and in the weeks after the debate, his poll numbers plummeted. more

Drivers on Long Island haven’t had the easiest time getting around this winter with heavy snowfalls and ice accumulations often blanketing roadways, but for some, the biggest issue has been what happens once the snow and ice melt — potholes. more

It didn’t hit me until I laid my head down to the pillow at the hotel on my first night in Jerusalem — following a meet-and-greet session with 40 Jews in JFK airport, a 12-hour flight plus a two-hour layover in Switzerland, and overall, a 30-hour period in which I got two hours of sleep — when I finally said to myself … “Woah, I’m in Israel.” more

Veterans who live in any of Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts will see some relief on their tax bills in the future after the three school boards passed the Veterans’ Tax Exemption last week. more

Students and teachers in Valley Stream celebrated the 100th day of the school year on Feb. 26. In the elementary schools, students sang, marched in parades, wore hats and glasses, and counted 100 of various objects. more

At Memorial Junior High School, it’s important to get good grades but it’s also important to be a good person. Teachers and administrators want students to be of the highest character, often a tough goal to accomplish in a building with more than 1,000 teenagers. more

District 30 pulled out all the stops and celebrated its 90th anniversary with great fanfare on Feb. 26 at the Clear Stream Avenue School. An audience of more than 200 people included teachers, students, parents and retired staff, who enjoyed an evening of speeches and performances. more

The Knights of Columbus held the second-round of its annual Free-Thrown Contest on Feb. 22 at Holy Name of Mary School in Valley Stream. more