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Women have helped shape journalism
In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more
Children performed “the ugly Duckling,” adapted from the tale by Hans Christian Anderson.
Plays with a message attract large audience
People packed the Baha’i Center of Nassau County on Sunday to see three performances of the Children’s Theatre Company, which features musical adaptations of stories with strong moral themes. … more
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Debbi Gyulay, at left, received citations from T.D. Bank and the Village of Valley Stream for her work with small business in the area.
V.S. bank honors chamber, businesses and two students
T.D. Bank in Valley Stream honored the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce and a pair of students from Suffolk County at a ceremony celebrating Black History Month on Feb. 24. “We celebrate Black … more
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Haleigh Chan, 11, and Christina Ng-leyba, 10, researched civil rights activist Ella Baker.
Shaw students present projects
Brittany Purcell’s fifth-grade students stood proudly next to their poster boards in the gym at the Shaw Avenue School on Feb. 27, waiting for visitors to stop by for a lesson on an influential … more
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David Sabatino and his son, Thomas, 5 months, at a a book release party at Sip This in Valley Stream on Feb. 10.
Big turnout for Valley Stream history book release
Residents flocked to Sip This on Feb. 10 for the release party for the Valley Stream edition of the “Images of America” series. “The line was nonstop out the door for at least two … more
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Bill Florio compiled 193 photos for the book. A favorite is the fire lookout tower, at left, that was located behind the Pagan Homestead before the tower burned down in 1931.
Pictorial history of village published
A local historian’s project became a reality on Monday with the release of the “Images of America” Valley Stream edition, authored by local resident Bill Florio. The project started in … more
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The Platters are joined by Shirley Alston Reeves and The Dubs on Saturday.
Ready to rock at the Madison Theatre
Relive some magical rock 'n roll moments with the iconic performers who rose to fame with their chart-topping hits. more
A teacher and her students at Clear Stream Avenue School, circa 1923.
Historian visits Valley Stream for a look back in time
Before Valley Stream was named for the waterway that cuts through it, it was part of Fosters Meadow, an agricultural community mostly populated by farmers of German heritage. The area bore several … more
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OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure
In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more
Amy Bentley, who grew up in South Valley Stream, recently completed a video featuring more than 100 images of the community.
Documenting Valley Stream through pictures
Although its been 30 years since Amy Bentley has called Valley Stream her home, it’s a place that she thinks about often. Recently, she was inspired to create a photo montage capturing the community’s beauty, history and daily life, which can be found on You Tube. more
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