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Wants more participation in school elections

I would like to congratulate Joe DiSibio on his victory in the District 13 race for school board and thank him for his encouragement. I also would like to congratulate Toni Pomerantz on her victory. She will be an excellent addition to the board. more

5/30/13

Herb Ruben, who was executive director of the Peninsula Counseling Center for 52 years, died on May 20.

Herb Ruben, retired director of PCC, dies at 87

For more than a half-century, Herb Ruben was an advocate for mental health services on Long Island, leading one of the most respected agencies in Nassau County. The long-time leader of the Peninsula Counseling Center died on May 20 at the age of 87. more

By Jeffrey Bessen and Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

Troop 109 Boy Scouts Thomas Walsh, left, and Timothy Sarro were awarded the Eagle rank at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 18.

Valley Stream scouts complete their trail to Eagle

Out of every 100 boys who join the scouts, only four will earn the Eagle rank. This honor, received by so few, was bestowed upon two Valley Stream Boy Scouts last Saturday afternoon at a Court of Honor ceremony. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

DiSibio, Farrell are the choices in District 13

For the first time in several years, there is a contested race for every seat up for election on the District 13 Board of Education. more

5/16/13

Give a vote of support to Valley Stream's school budgets

This was not an easy year for Valley Stream’s four school districts, with the pressure of the property tax cap, rising health insurance and pension costs, and new mandates from the Common Core Learning Standards and teacher evaluation system. more

5/16/13

Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Dr. Scott Comis helped second-grader Mia McKenna with an assignment while visiting her class on Monday. District 24’s proposed budget maintains all current levels of support for students.

Decisions on Valley Stream budgets looms

Valley Stream’s four school districts are among the 96 percent of districts statewide proposing budgets with tax levy increases at or below the tax-cap limit. Each budget will require only a simple majority to pass when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/13

Valley Stream high school budget proposal

A breakdown of the Valley Stream Central High School District's budget proposal. more

5/16/13

Valley Stream elementary school budget proposals

A breakdown of the budget proposals for Valley Stream's three elementary school districts. more

5/16/13

DiSibio faces challenge from Heaney in District 13

There are two seats up for grabs on the District 13 Board of Education this year. One seat is held by Joseph DiSibio, who is seeking re-election. He is being challenged by Patrick Heaney. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/13

Farrell, Pomerantz compete for empty seat in District 13

There are two seats up for grabs on the District 13 Board of Education this year. Joan Gartner, a trustee for the past four years, has decided not to run again. Vying for her spot are PTA leader Patty Farrell and retiring teacher Toni Pomerantz. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/13

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