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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

Danica Jovel, Maia Arce and Walter Jovel, on the front lawn of the Waldinger Memorial Library, marvel at Monday’s solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Valley Stream villagers gather for a historic lesson in astronomy

For Jeanette Azzaretto, Science Department Chair at Valley Stream South High School, it was the celestial event of the year, the astronomical Super Bowl. On Monday, the moon progressively wedged … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare administers the oath of Office to Trustee John L. Tufarelli as his wife Donna Marie Tufarelli, holds the Bible at a village reorganization meeting on April 1.

Valley Stream Village board has reorganization meeting

The village of Valley Stream held its annual reorganization meeting on April 1 to formally install its newly elected officers to the board of trustees as well as reshuffle and renew village … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, Chief Fire Marshall Mike Uttaro, and Commissioner of the Office of Emergency Management Rich Corbett briefing the county, following this morning’s earthquake.

Valley Stream shaken by east coast quake

One of the strongest earthquakes on the East Coast since 2011 was felt by thousands of people throughout the entire region on April 5. A preliminary report by USGS states that there was a 4.8 … more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/12/24

The event also featured group activities and discussions around mental health.

This Olympic gold medalist visits Valley Stream Central High School District

Female athletes in the Valley Stream Central High School District were recently treated to a special visit by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault Livingstone. The visit highlighted the … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Junior Amelai Espino and the Red Devils are looking to swing into the win column this spring after a roster overhaul.

Freeport continues to grind

The Freeport softball program is fighting through the growing pains of a demanding schedule in its third year competing in Conference V. The Red Devils (0-5) are welcoming the stepped up … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/9/24

Right fielder Brianna Davis is one of seven freshmen on Mepham's roster.

Mepham continues its rebuild

Through six innings of his team’s opener March 27, things seemed fondly familiar to Mepham softball coach Tom Simone. Then, in an eye-blink, they looked all too familiar. … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 4/8/24

Kaleihah Martin, left, and Tatiana Rosello comprise the bulk of varsity experience for the Falcons, who graduated 13 off last year’s roster.

VSS rebuilds after big departures

For Demetri Adrahtas, coaching the Valley Stream South softball team used to be about competing for the Nassau County title every year. But now that South has dropped to Conference 6, Adrahtas … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 4/8/24

Senior Michelle Diaz had 4 homers and 25 RBIs last spring and was Honorable Mention All-County as the Rams reached the county finals.

Clarke features mix of seniors, youth

Clarke returned some impact players from a 15-win team that reached the Nassau Class A softball championship series last spring and also has a new coach with former bench boss Rachel Barry now … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/7/24

Senior shortstop Isabella Betancur belted a grand slam for the Bulldogs in last Friday’s wild 24-20 home loss to Valley Stream Central.

Hewlett embracing fresh start

Not much went right for the Hewlett softball team in 2023, but a promising young nucleus and a conference switch could be the remedy for the Bulldogs to get back on track. Hewlett mustered just … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/7/24

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