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 …
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By Peter Belfiore
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4/29/21
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In an effort to spur on discussions among residents about racial inequities that afflict so many in the country, this past July Valley Streamer Qumyka Howell started a book club to do just that. …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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4/1/21
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The election is in the history books. As the dust finally settles on the presidential race, it appears that Joe Biden won with the same razor-thin margin by which Donald Trump did in 2016.
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11/19/20
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The race for the 3rd Congressional District is heating up as Election Day approaches. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, an attorney and certified public accountant, would like to continue to pursue his …
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By Laura Lane
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10/15/20
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As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . .
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By Elaine Gross
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9/11/20
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Three-quarters of a year into 2020, let’s all pray that the end of Covid-19 is mercifully within view. Great progress is being made . . .
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9/11/20
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The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus …
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By Visvajit Sriramrajan
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7/1/20
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Inspired by her own experience discussing race issues while running for school board in District 24, Valley Stream resident Cristina Arroyo is spearheading discussions on how to address issues of …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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6/19/20
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Republicans Cindy Grosz and Douglas Tuman are going head-to-head in the 4th Congressional District primary race.
The Herald asked Grosz and Tuman questions focusing on issues vital to the …
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By Nakeem Grant
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6/18/20
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Ten candidates are running in contested board of education trustee races this year among Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts. In District 13, Anthony Bonelli, William Freda and …
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By Peter Belfiore
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6/5/20
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