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Before being named Valley Stream fire chief in April, Anthony Capone served as a lieutenant, captain, and 2nd and 1st assistant fire chief.

He's the 100th chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department. This is his first order of business.

Since childhood, Anthony Capone felt destined to storm into burning buildings in firefighter gear. Since he was 15 years old, he has eyed the top spot of Valley Stream fire chief. Last month, Capone, … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Valley Stream Superintendent Unal Karakas networked with Howard University teaching prospects at a career fair in April to build a stronger pipeline for minority teachers for the district.

'A huge first step': How Valley Stream District 24 is building a minority teacher pipeline

Away from his usual desk obligations, Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, was on a head-hunting mission in Washington D.C. last month. He chose perhaps the best place in town to … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Valley Stream District 13 was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the Best Communities for Music Education Award.

Valley Stream District 13 takes a bow for its music program. Here's why.

Valley Stream District 13 seems to have struck a chord with its music program, having been recognized for the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the National Association of Music Merchants … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

A Valley Stream man was arrested for the illegal sale of cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25.

Valley Stream man arrested for alleged illegal cannabis sale in Ocean Avenue smoke shop

A Valley Stream man was arrested for selling unlicensed cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25. Narcotics detectives, investigating the 89 Ocean Ave smoke shop, found gummies … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

The Valley Stream Central High School District band performed before an audience at Carnegie Hall on April 4.

Valley Stream Central District musicians hits the stage at Carnegie Hall

Valley Stream Central High School District held its 66th Annual Music Scholarship Festival on April 4. This year’s festival included a special twist: For the first time, Carnegie Hall, one of … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Senior quarterback Alyssa Santiago is one of the forebearers of Valley Stream’s flag football program and has a combined 20 touchdowns this spring.

Defensive focus fuels Valley Stream

A contactless sport may not leave much room for aggression but don’t tell that to the Valley Stream District flag football team. After dropping a low-scoring affair to Port Washington, … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 5/2/24

Sophomore center fielder Tiffany Melendez ignites the offense from the leadoff spot with an eye-popping .750 average with 24 runs and 15 steals.

VSN on rise after slow start

After starting 1-3 in Conference A4, Valley Stream North’s softball team pulled itself up by winning four of five to get within a game of .500. The slow start was due in large part a pair … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 4/29/24

Sixth grade students across the district faced off during a day of friendly competition in its annual hockey tournament.

Valley Stream District 24 hosts annual hockey tournament

In a spirited showcase of athletic prowess and camaraderie, students from all three schools in Valley Stream District 24 recently converged for the district’s Annual Sixth-Grade Hockey … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

Jamario Smellie was arrested after allegedly scamming a 94-year-old man out of close to a quarter million dollars on April 5.

Brooklyn man allegedly fleeces elder of $250K in Valley Stream

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 94-year-old Valley Stream man out of $250,000 in a Publishers Clearing House scam. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

Valley Stream Central senior Julio Rivera shows off his “express yourself” outfit at the Central Memorial Parent-Teacher-Student Association Fashion Show on April 12.

Valley Stream's Central Memorial PTSA Fashion Show wows with vintage flair

It was a through-the-decades fashion show fundraising extravaganza at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1790 on April 12. Hosted by the Central Memorial Parent-Teacher-Student Association, the … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

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