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Let’s honor our veterans by supporting them at home

In the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month . . . more

By Ed Ra | 11/24/23

In a historic first for Valley Stream schools, students will receive a guaranteed free breakfast and hot lunch at no cost to families for four years through a federal subsidy.

Four years of free meals for all Valley Stream schools, explained

At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, students in public schools across the state, including Valley Stream, received breakfasts and hot lunches at no charge, but the pandemic emergency benefit … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/17/23

A war overseas, yet close to home

The war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 11/9/23

Valley Stream South students got a rare treat, having their questions about space answered by astronaut Andreas Mogensen live from the International Space Station.

Valley Stream South High School sends questions to space

Valley Stream South High students launched their questions from Earth and heard the answers from astronauts on the International Space Station. Last month, Valley Stream South High School teamed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/3/23

A look at the questions Valley Stream South students sent to the International Space Station

Valley Stream South High students launched their questions from Earth and heard the answers from astronauts on the International Space Station. Last month, Valley Stream South High School teamed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/3/23

Niche.com, a ranking and review website, has named Valley Stream Central High School the number one magnet high school in the state.

Valley Stream Central High School the top magnet school

Valley Stream Central High School has been named the number one magnet high school in the state, according to Niche.com, a ranking and review website. The site also ranked Central 15 among the best … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/3/23

We need to do more to address antisemitism

On Oct. 7, I, like most people, watched in horror as broadcast images from Israel showed terrorists from Gaza indiscriminately killing Israelis. more

By Brian Curran | 10/26/23

Valley Stream North High School music teachers Angelica Ansbacher and Rebecca Hayden spearheaded efforts to raise money for Farmingdale High School’s music department in the wake of the Farmingdale band’s fatal bus crash last month.

Here's Valley Stream North High School's show of solidarity after the Farmingdale fatal bus crash

Roughly 40 Farmingdale High School band students were loaded onto a bus destined to take them to a band camp in Pennsylvania last month. One moment, the students were riding along Interstate 84, … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/20/23

Sixth-grade students at Brooklyn Avenue School joined Superintendent Unal Karakas at their recent car wash fundraiser.

Valley Stream 24 car wash fundraiser a big success

Sixth-grade students at Brooklyn Avenue School recently raised over $1,200 through a car wash they hosted at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park. Students worked together with their families, staff, and … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/13/23

Here's why state finds Valley Stream 24 Brooklyn Ave.’s special ed. kids needing improvement

It’s not a list any school or school district wants to see its name on. The state Education Department’s needs-improvement list, of schools in the bottom 5 percent of academic … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/6/23