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Anthony Cruz in 2019. On Saturday he distributed a letter on behalf of Central High School District teachers asking for additional remote teaching and sick leave options during the pandemic.

CHSD teachers ask for additional Covid remote teaching options

At least a handful of Valley Stream teachers are asking for additional Covid-19 accommodations from the Central High School District, including an exception for the use of paid sick leave days while … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/10/20

Congress is AWOL on coronavirus aid

With all the hullabaloo about the Supreme Court vacancy, the election and President Trump’s contracting Covid-19, the national media has largely overlooked a pressing matter before Congress that needs immediate attention. more

10/8/20

We must be realistic in shoring up the economy

It’s becoming more apparent each day that the Unites States will not return to any semblance of normalcy until there is a working vaccine for Covid-19. In the meantime, we must face the reality . . . more

8/14/20

Valley Stream school districts readied their fall reopening plans ahead of the July 31 deadline to submit them to the New York State Education Department.

Valley Stream schools submit coronavirus reopening plans

With a Friday deadline to submit fall reopening plans to the State Education Department, school district officials across New York are finalizing procedures to restart classroom instruction, which … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/30/20

Americans need more help from Washington, now!

Our country is suffering through the worst health crisis since the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, and the worst economic crisis since the 1929 crash and subsequent Great Depression. Under a federal government emergency program dubbed Warp Speed . . . more

6/5/20

Christopher Viggiano, an engineering and technology instructor at South and Memorial Junior High School set up a 3D printer to create protective facial shields for frontline healthcare workers.

V.S. Memorial staff members team up to make protective gear for frontline workers

It was around mid March when emergency medical workers began issuing the dire warnings: They were quickly running out of protective gear to keep them safe while treating coronavirus … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/8/20

Small businesses need more federal help

Let’s not mince words: The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, which was supposed to hurry loans to small businesses so they can make payroll and stay afloat, has been troubled from the start. more

4/23/20

A Valley Stream Fire Department EMT. The department is taking steps to protect its members amid the coronavirus pandemic.

VSFD moves to protect members as supply crunch looms

As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the Valley Stream Fire Department is taking steps to ensure it can continue to operate during a time when the disease threatens to overwhelm … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/24/20

VSFD moves to protect members as supply crunch looms

As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the Valley Stream Fire Department is taking steps to ensure it can continue to operate during a time when the disease threatens to overwhelm … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/24/20

In 2020, resolve to live sustainably

A new year brings new promises, an opportunity for a fresh start. A chance to rid yourself of unhealthy habits and commit to doing better in the year ahead. more

1/9/20