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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge
How long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. more
N.Y. needs to boost financial education in our schools
Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. more
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Nassau County prosecutors charged a trio who allegedly used guns to steal postal and vehicle keys from United States Postal Service mail carriers.
Three charged in alleged postal service mail carrier robbery
Three people have been taken into custody after allegedly flashing guns to intimidate United States Postal Service mail carriers in Hempstead and Queens to hand over their postal and vehicle keys and selling them online. more
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We must act to end veteran suicide
Earlier this month, we celebrated Veterans Day, and thanked those who have served our nation for their sacrifice and that of their families. We must always remember . . . more
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In challenging times, we’re still thankful
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, and in many ways, my favorite one of the year. It is the one day when, regardless of our background, ethnicity or religion . . . more
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Superintendent Judith LaRocca reassured parents of the district’s commitment to protecting students from threats to their safety following separate gun scares that were alleged to have not been swiftly reported to parents
Two gun scares at Valley Stream 13 pose no threat, police say, but questions linger.
While Valley Stream District 13 has focused intently on school safety in recent years, two instances, less than four weeks apart, occurred in which individuals were spotted in or around school … more
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Standing with Israel: What does that look like?
As a freedom-loving American and a member of Congress, the events unfolding in Israel are of utmost concern to me. But beyond that, they should concern every New Yorker and, frankly . . . more
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South Shore residents who are Liberty Utilities customers gathered in Valley Stream to voice questions and concerns about a proposed 34 percent rate hike.
This is how Liberty Water hopes to reduce its proposed rate hike
As the South Nassau Water Authority inches closer toward a potential public takeover of Liberty Water, one dominating pain point for existing customers lingers — a proposed rate hike that … more
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Parents are pushing Valley Stream District 30 to explore the possibility of installing new metal detection systems after a student brought a pocketknife to Shaw Avenue School last month.
Shaw Avenue School student who brought knife to school unsettles parents
A student who brought a pocketknife to Shaw Avenue School has caused a stir of concern among parents, prompting some to call for tighter security measures at Valley Stream District 30. Shaw principal … more
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Library director Mamie Eng, right, is calling on all village children to submit letters to Santa Claus for the Macy’s Make-A-Wish foundation Christmas program.
Waldinger Library kicks off its Letter to Santa campaign
The holiday season is in full swing and in the spirit of giving, the Waldinger Memorial Library and the Village of Valley Stream are spreading joy to village children while giving hope and comfort to … more
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