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Farewell to two accomplished public servants
In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more
New bus policy gets thumbs-up
Last week’s Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting was a bit different from those in February and March. After months of back-and-forth discussion among board members, administrators and parents, the board reached a compromise on transportation to private schools. more
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Agreement sought on busing
Although the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education adopted its budget on March 12, the parents of private-school students who would receive MTA MetroCards instead of a yellow bus to get to school have not given up their fight. more
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High School District Board of Education President Tony Iadevaio called on state lawmakers to relieve some of the pressure on districts.
Valley Stream schools to state: Help us out
About $300 million in additional state aid is expected to make its way to New York’s school when the state Legislature approves a budget later this month, possibly this week. At least some of that should trickle down to Valley Stream’s four districts. more
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Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich explained the reasons behind the changes to the budget.
Cuts approved in Valley Stream high schools
More than three hours into the March 12 Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting, at which dozens of angry residents spoke out against proposed spending cuts, the board adopted its 2013-14 budget. more
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A group of Valley Stream residents are currently working on a proposal to make the village’s roadways safer and more efficient for all users, like in this artist rendering.
Completing Valley Stream’s streets
What’s the main function of a street? A popular answer for people could be “to get cars from Point A to Point B efficiently and safely.” Although that may be a good answer, some local residents would say that it’s also incomplete; the way people think about streets shouldn’t just be in regard to cars. more
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An MTA inspector survey the Long Island Rail Road bridge where a bus at Veterans Transportation caught fire early Wednesday morning. Photo by Susan Grieco/Herald
School bus burns in Valley Stream
Fire destroyed a bus at the Veterans Transportation bus lot on Merrick Road in Valley Stream early this morning. The fire was reported at about 7:45 a.m. more
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High school cuts up for debate this Tuesday
A big turnout is expected at this Tuesday’s Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting where residents can voice their comments and questions regarding the district’s proposed spending cuts, specifically the proposed changes to non-public school transportation. more
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More opposition to bus changes
I am a parent of a child who will be affected if yellow buses are cut from the Valley Stream Central High School District budget. My daughter will be attending Sacred Heart Academy in the fall, and my main concern is her safety as well as that of the other children from Sacred Heart and the other private schools who will be affected. more
Private-School parents signed petitions at Holy Name of Mary School on Feb. 27 in opposition to the high school’s transportation plan.
Private-school parents take a stand
Changes in the way dozens of private-school students get to school could be looming next year if the Valley Stream Central High School District’s plan to provide them with MetroCards instead of yellow buses is approved. more
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