Santa arrived in Valley Stream last Friday night, much to the delight of hundreds of children who came out to give him their Christmas requests. more

Each year, as December rolls around in Valley Stream, many local residents start preparing for the Christmas season. There are tree lightings and opportunities to meet Santa Claus, but for hundreds of people, one event has rung in the season unlike any other for the last quarter-century: the Holy Name of Mary Church Christmas Concert. more

There are hundreds of thousands of high school students in New York, but a majority of them do not take Advanced Placement courses and exams. There are even fewer students who take and pass multiple AP Exams. And there is only one male who is named State AP Scholar each year. more

The South Valley Stream Community Reconstruction Program planning committee is in the process of determining the best way to utilize $3 million in New York state funding to improve the community’s infrastructure in order to prevent damage from future storms. more

Nassau County Police are investigating the second bank robbery in Valley Stream in less than a week. On Dec. 10, an unknown man attempted to rob Dime Savings Bank on West Merrick Road. more

The Clifford brothers of Valley Stream have been in scouts together for more than a decade. On Dec. 1, they earned scouting’s highest honor together. more

Wheeler Avenue School’s auditorium will be getting a facelift within the next few years, as District 13 officials announced plans to refurbish the 89-year-old facility at the annual building tour last Saturday morning. more

Although it came a few months after the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Valley Stream Junior Fire Department unveiled a plaque at the monument at Hendrickson Park, explaining to visitors the significance of the memorial. more

Due to today's snowstorm, after school activities have been canceled in the Valley Stream Central High School District and Valley Stream District 13. more

One man was killed and another seriously injured during a shooting in North Valley Stream on Monday evening. more