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The people of Israel live
Following Hamas’s attack on the nation of Israel, I attended several vigils, including one at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale. It was a very poignant event with a lot of emotion. more
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Jerry Kremer
America has finally found that fresh face
Once upon a time, when you did a survey of the most respected people in America, names like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton would dominate the list. more
Eleven years after Sandy, facing future floods
Flooding is a fact of life for many South Shore residents. Whether it’s heavy rain and flash flooding, as we saw last month, or the larger storms that have reached our shores on a seemingly annual basis in recent years . . . more
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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
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Antisemitism in our schools is way too common
In May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity . . . more
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Political newcomer Sheharyar Ali feels he’s the right person to lead efforts to bring crime rights down, thanks to his work with prosecutors in both Nassau County and Brooklyn. He’s running for the Nassau County Legislature seat currently held by Carriè Solages.
Ali looks to improve quality of life for all
If there is anyone who is tough on crime, Sheharyar Ali says he is. Running for the Nassau County Legislature seat currently held by Carrié Solages, the prosecutor   has wielded the … more
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The Valley Stream Herald is seeking nominations for its 2023 Person of the Year. Above, George Catalanotto: Valley Stream Herald's 2022 Person of the Year.
Valley Stream Herald seeks 2023 Person of the Year nominations
Know anyone around town who you'd describe as a true do-gooder: that PTA president, Little League coach or scout leader who goes above and beyond the call of duty; that community volunteer who gives … more
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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
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The railroad overpass near the intersection of Cornwell Avenue and East Merrick Road is slated for repainting and weatherproofing by the end of next year.
From rusting Long Island Rail Road overpasses to station upgrades, see what repairs are in the works for Valley Stream
There are more than half a dozen railroad overpasses   belonging to the Long Island Rail Road spanning the village’s network of streets. Some carry trains over the village’s busiest … more
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Congregation Sons of Israel Rabbi Steven Sacks asks people at the Oct. 12 solidarity event to act as ambassadors for Israel during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
South Shore synagogues reflect on the terror attack on Israel
Anger, fear, frustration and grief were a few of the emotions that spilled from people attending an evening of solidarity at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on Oct. 12, five days after the … more
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