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The William L. Buck School has been chosen to pilot a new geothermal heating and cooling system that, if successful, could save the district money on utility costs and serve as a model for schools across Long Island and the country. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/21/14

Nihal Majumder, right, president of the class of 2013, presented a memorial plaque to Chris Schroeder’s parents, Wally and Carole, to place in front of the tree.

A tree grows for Chris Schroeder

When South High School Principal Maureen Henry noticed the on-and-off rain last Thursday morning, she never once thought about canceling the Chris Schroeder tree dedication scheduled for that afternoon. She was convinced Schroeder would come through in spirit and bring forth the sun. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/21/14

The village is still determining a future for a blighted property on Gibson Boulevard in Valley Stream.

Residents weigh in on Gibson site’s future

Though not officially a public hearing, the Valley Stream village board heard comments about the future of two vacant buildings in Gibson on May 19. Residents had mixed views on a proposed housing development, which would bring 39 apartments to Gibson Boulevard adjacent to the train station. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/21/14

Wheeler Avenue math specialist Kristen Lees worked with Jessica Lippold-Green on Monday. With the passing of the budget, District 13 can now add an additional part-time math specialist to help students with Common Core.

Valley Stream school budgets pass

Residents of Valley Stream’s four school districts approved their budgets on Tuesday night, and an incumbent Board of Education trustee in District 13 was defeated. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/20/14

Clear Stream Avenue School nurse Jeanine Wiese, second from right, accepted a pediatric trauma kit from members of the Monica Village Crochet Club.

Trauma kit mission accomplished

The Kiwanis Club has been helping local communities since its founding 99 years ago in Detroit. In Valley Stream, its roots don’t go back quite as far, but the club has still provided decades of service. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/20/14

Instructor Leah Bernstein helped Daniel Amin, a fourth-grader at the Willow Road School, and his mother, Savita, with their origami project at District 13’s Explorations Day on May 5.

After-school learning made fun

Students in District 13’s enrichment program got a reward for all their hard work this year — more time in school. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

South Valley Stream received an extra $3 million in New York Rising funds for its green infrastructure plan to reinforce the shoreline in Mill Brook.

Rethinking South Valley Stream

“Green” infrastructure is the hallmark of the plan to protect residents of South Valley Stream from future storms. Local leaders are eager to get the project started, which would be funded through the New York Rising program. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

Wayne Mastrangelo, Valley Stream’s Sanitation supervisor, died last Friday at 47.

Wayne Mastrangelo, 1967-2014

Wayne Mastrangelo, Valley Stream’s Sanitation Department supervisor, died unexpectedly on May 9 after suffering a heart attack at home. He was 47. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

Helen Harris, a 59-year resident of Valley Stream, has her mosaic artwork on display at the Waldinger Library in May.

Tiny windows into her soul

There’s a lot more to creating a mosaic piece of art than simply gluing down pieces of glass, Helene LaRossa Harris will tell you. It’s a detailed process which can requires weeks or even months just to finish one piece. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

Peter Hunter, left, will serve as co-president of the Mill Brook Civic Association with Marc Tenzer, the organization’s long-time leader.

Valley Stream civic group sees change at the top

The Mill Brook community will soon be losing a familiar face, as Civic Association President Marc Tenzer moves out of the community this weekend. After raising his family in the small, 811-home neighborhood behind the Green Acres Mall, he will be passing the torch off to Peter Hunter, who has years of bringing up his children ahead. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/14/14

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