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Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School students enjoy a “Friendsgiving Feast.”
A grateful Valley Stream 24 gives big thanks
Valley Stream 24 students and staff poured out their hearts in gratitude this Thanksgiving holiday, partaking in a variety of activities that kindled their cheery spirit of thanksgiving.  At … more
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Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.
‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference
When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more
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Long Island Marathon winner Schlomo Schreiber, from Far Rockaway, celebrated his first place finish. At the far right is Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.
Far Rockaway's Schlomo Schreiber wins Long Island Marathon
Far Rockaway resident Schlomo Schreiber was the first person to cross the finish line of the 48 more
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Four vie in District 24 2021 school board race
This year, two seats on Valley Stream’s School District 24 Board of Education are being contested. District 24 comprises the William L. Buck, Brooklyn Avenue and Robert W. Carbonaro elementary … more
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The pandemic of 1918 was pushed off the front pages
My husband’s father was 14 and living in New York during the pandemic of 1918, sometimes known as the Spanish flu. He must have had memories of the time; surely he knew people who died in Brooklyn, where he lived. more
Volunteer firefighters prepared a tree for transport. Those interested can stop by the company’s firehouse on Brooklyn Avenue to pick one up.
VSFD Company No. 2 tree sale continues
Continuing a tradition now in its third year, the Valley Stream Fire Department Engine Company No. 2 is currently holding its annual Christmas tree and wreath sale, and residents can stop by the … more
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The New York State Education Department has designated Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School as needing improvement due to the low test scores of its special education students.
State designates Brooklyn Avenue for improvement
The New York State Education Department says that Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School needs to improve academically, according to new federal guidelines, while school officials say the school’s … more
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Each student in the Brooklyn Avenue second-grade class contributed to a book about Valley Stream by making a page that highlighted a place in the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Avenue students learn why V.S. is ‘a great place to live’
When Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School third-grader Amberley Gajraj was tasked in school last year with studying part of her community, she chose Village Hall. There she learned what kind of … more
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Six-year-old Alexandra Morales, with classmate, Patrick Healy, 7.
Valley Stream kids head back to school
Students in Valley Stream headed back to school, in some cases for the first time, on Sept. 4 to begin the 2019-20 school year. This year, the Herald compiled photos from Brooklyn Avenue. Many of the … more
Long Island Nets head coach Shaun Fein keeps a watchful eye on players at local player tryouts Saturday morning at the Pratt Recreation Center on the campus of LIU Post in Brookville.
New Long Island Nets coach stresses development, development, development
Coming off of a first-place finish last season and appearance in the G League finals, incoming Long Island Nets head coach Shaun Fein recognizes that he has got big shoes to fill in taking over head … more
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