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Disabled American Veterans member Vito Verga, Wheeler Avenue second-grader Aaricia McIver, DAV Department of New York Vice Commander John Scalesi Jr., Wheeler Avenue second-grader Penelope Guzman, and DAV member George Schuchman.

Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce heads toiletry drive for homeless veterans

See how the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce is providing toiletry essentials for homeless veterans. Every donation counts. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

Valley Stream Central High School student Saajed Yaseen, second from left, was named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

This Valley Stream Central High School student is a National Merit finalist

Meet Saajed Yaseen, a National Merit Finalist from Valley Stream Central High School. Discover his incredible personal and academic journey. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Fatima Moien, a journalism graduate student at Hempstead’s Hofstra University, earned her first Gracie Award last year for moderating the university’s public-affairs show ‘Live from Studio A.’

This young Valley Stream journalist to watch wins second Gracie Award

Meet Fatima Moien, a rising broadcast journalist and two-time Gracie Award winner breaking barriers in media. Follow her journey at Hofstra University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Valley Stream village dignitaries joined Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital leaders and staff members to celebrate the $12.5 million renovation of the front entrance and lobby of the facility.

What's included in Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hopsital's 12.5M front renovations

Discover what's included in the 12.5 million dollar renovations to the front entrance and lobby of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

The Valley Stream board of trustees unanimously adopted its $45.3 million budget earlier this month.

Valley Stream Village Budget 2024-2025: What you need to know

The Valley Stream board of trustees unanimously adopted its $45.3 million budget for the coming fiscal year at a public hearing on April 8. The 2024-2025 budget represents a $1.5 million increase … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

With a saw, Valley Stream firefighters were able to open a garage on Cochran Place to access the flames consuming it from the inside on April 14.

Valley Stream firefighters battle residential blazes

Just after midnight on April 14, Valley Stream Fire Department officials were alerted by Nassau County Fire Communications to smoke in the area on Cochran Place. A garage, it was soon determined, had … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Wheeler Avenue students broadened their horizons about space exploration and flight with a tour of aviation history.

Wheeler Avenue School visits Cradle of Aviation

Excitement filled the air as the students from Wheeler Avenue Elementary School went on an educational adventure to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Students immersed themselves in the rich history of … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

A makeshift memorial in memory of Pablo Rivera, who died in the one-car crash on Rosedale Road near Lawrence Court in North Woodmere on Feb. 10.

Ex-NYPD officer charged with fatal car crash in Valley Stream

Aaron Cooper, 26, faces manslaughter charges after allegedly crashing into a utility pole and tree at 109mph in a drunken joy ride in Valley Stream that killed passenger Pablo Rivera. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/18/24

Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, said that the district is embarking on new hands-on hiring and recruiting approaches to attract minority teacher talent.

Valley Stream District 24 doubles down on diversifying teaching workforce, explained.

See how Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas addresses diversity in education, recruitment strategies, and retention of minority teachers, starting with his trip to Howard University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

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