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Social media are a threat to young people’s mental health

Social media’s presence in our children’s lives is undeniable, and the toll it is taking on their mental health is alarming. more

By Taylor Darling | 7/26/24

She won a house in a raffle, and took the cash instead

Summer is a great time to unwind, relax and spend time with family. If you’re on the event planning committee for the RVC Historical Society, it’s also a great time to start thinking about fall programs at the Phillips House Museum. Our team has put together some wonderful events for the fall, which I’ll list below. more

By Jim Belling | 7/26/24

Kezia White, an 18-year-old Valley Stream resident and a recent high school graduate, is breaking new ground as the first high school student accepted into Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital’s nine-week internship program.

Valley Stream's Kezia White, 18, lands unique internship at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital

Kezia White, 18,of Valley Stream, a recent graduate of Valley Stream Central High School, is taking a significant step toward her goal of entering the health care field through an internship at Long … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/25/24

Valley Stream resident Hailey Sturek received the prestigious Maimonides Award at Touro University’s commencement ceremony.

Valley Stream nursing graduate receives high honors at Touro University School

m Touro University School of Health Sciences, received the prestigious Maimonides Award during the university’s commencement ceremony on June 4, 2024. The event, held at the Tilles Center for … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/19/24

Valley Stream resident and seasoned marketer Trisha Brown has been appointed to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors, where she will contribute her extensive experience and community involvement through 2026.

Valley Stream’s Trisha Brown elected to Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board

Valley Stream resident Trisha Brown has been nominated to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors, serving through 2026. Brown’s induction took place during the organization’s … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/19/24

The Rev. Eumin Kim, drawing from a lifetime of navigating diverse cultural landscapes and embracing his outsider status, was selected to lead Grace United Methodist Church, and aims to expand the church’s commitment to community service.

Meet the new pastor of Valley Stream Grace United Methodist Church

The Rev. Eumin Kim has been named the new pastor of Grace United Methodist Church. When Kim learned he would be ministering to a congregation as ethnically diverse as the village where they … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/19/24

As part of Nassau County’s 125th anniversary celebrations, local artist Mike Stanko’s meticulously detailed painting of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building was rededicated and now hangs in the building’s lobby as a tribute to the county.

Valley Stream artist Mike Stanko painting hangs at Nassau County's Theodore Roosevelt building.

As part of the yearlong celebration honoring the 125th anniversary of Nassau County, the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building was rededicated. The main event? Valley Stream artist … more

By Nora Toscano | 7/19/24

New diploma criteria shape the future of education

As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 7/19/24

In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands

We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health. more

By Peter King | 7/19/24

If you like horror stories, read Project 2025

Project 2025 is a 922-page manifesto created by the Heritage Foundation. It has been described as a road map for any new Trump administration. It outlines, agency by agency, the federal programs and projects that should be eliminated, and what the policies of a second Trump administration would be. more

By Jerry Kremer | 7/19/24

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