Community scavenger hunts are not a new concept, but it is to Valley Stream, and local residents will soon have a chance to do some exploring right in their hometown. more

A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more

“This is what my favorite event of the year is,” Valley Stream Council of PTAs President Michelle D’Elia said in welcoming hundreds of parents, teachers, students, administrators and Board of Education members to the 53rd annual Lights On For Education program on April 10. more

With perfect weather for baseball, the first pitches were thrown in the Valley Stream Little League’s 56th season last Saturday. Under sunny skies and with temperatures in the 60s, the league held its Opening Day ceremony at Firemen’s Field with several hundred players, coaches and parents in attendance. more

After months of intense discussions and number crunching, District 24 Board of Education members have settled on a budget proposal. more

Students in the Valley Stream Central High School District will have more classes to choose from next year if voters approve the budget on May 20. more

When Valley Stream’s new budget takes effect on June 1, residents can expect all of the same services they get now while seeing their tax bills tick upward. more

A developer is looking to build a 39-unit apartment complex in the south end of Valley Stream to replace vacant stores, but village officials are not ready to sign off on the project. more

Never think and act like you’re the best — you always have something to learn. Those were the words of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as Pele’, who was given an honorary … more

The Long Island Rail Road will provide eight extra eastbound trains on Monday, April 14 and Friday, April 18, including three additional trains on the Babylon branch.  LIRR officials … more