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On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 9/21/23

A map of a city represents several tasks to be completed by students’ creations in Lego Robotics.

Valley Stream 30 caps an enriched educational summer

Valley Stream District 30’s Summer Enrichment program has helped keep students’ minds sharp and stimulated amid the summer hiatus from school. Students in the Summer … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/27/23

Throughout the program, the students get the opportunity to socialize with their cohorts.

Valley Stream Central High School holds Summer Bridge Program

Th e Valley Stream Central High School District kicked off its Summer Bridge Program this July. This annual resource for incoming 7th-grade students gives them the opportunity to acclimate themselves … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/13/23

N.Y. baseball, from Carl Erskine to Bartolo Colón

Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the inter-generational hold that New York baseball has on my family. more

8/3/23

Easy summer living? Not for some children.

Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more

7/13/23

The shell game we like to call graduation rates

State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate. more

By Mark Nolan | 3/9/23

V.S. sibling duo earn reading challenge award

Sisters Rosa and Zara Paulina of Valley Stream were granted a prize for winning the Town of Hempstead Summer Reading Challenge on Aug. 4. The challenge encourages children to read at least three … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/1/22

Student artists from the Valley Stream Recreation Department’s Adult Art Class, taught by Matt Khan, showcased their artwork last Friday at the village’s Community Center’s Burgundy Room.

Village art students showcase their best

A lively crowd of art lovers and village dignitaries gathered at the Community Center’s Burgundy Room turned art gallery reception last Friday. On display was the artwork of nearly a dozen … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/26/22

ASK DR. TINA

As summer is here, I offer tips for summertime skin protection with sunscreens. As much as we all love the sun, everyone — whether man or woman needs to be aware of the dangers of too much sun … more

Dr. Tina Funt | 8/11/22

Incoming seventh-graders at South High School got a head start on junior high school through the Summer Bridge Program.

South gives incoming students a head start

With the new school year on the horizon, excitement and trepidation can run high for parents and students alike about what the new year will look like. And for elementary students crossing over to … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/22

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