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Valley Stream school officials say they are concerned about the future quality of education because of increased costs and the possibility of more state aid cuts.

Valley Stream school officials say tough budget times ahead

It won’t be long until serious budget planning begins for the 2011-12 school year in Valley Stream’s four school districts. And school officials say that next year will present extraordinary challenges that could undermine the quality of public education the community has come to expect. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/10

Members of the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers, including, in alphabetical order, Joe Amador, Kim Black, Mike Dolber, Kristen Fusaro, Vinny Giambruno, Bruce Reed, Brett Schwartz and Susan Stamile, recently distributed toys to children at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.

Teachers union reaches out to kids at NUMC

This past week, the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers, the union of Central High School District teachers, delivered loads of holiday cheer to children hospitalized at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. more

Scott Brinton and David Weingrad | 12/22/10

Event Chairperson Annette Gray took some time out of the busy day to visit artist Willie Gray, whose work was for sale at the craft fair.

’Tis the season to buy

Hundreds of people came to Central High School for the Central/Memorial PTSA’s annual holiday craft fair on Dec. 11. Though there may not have been chestnuts roasting on an open fire, there were vendors and gifts galore in the school’s gymnasium. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/22/10

Kennedy’s Students of the Month for December were, from left, Alex Sher, William Goedel, Christina Maltese, Jonathan Abramson and Valentina Elegante.

Kennedy honors Students of the Month

John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore recently named one student from each academic department to receive Student of the Month recognition for December in recognition of their achievements in a given subject. more

12/21/10

High school district names interim superintendent

This new year will bring new leadership in the Valley Stream Central High School District. Dr. Richard Marsh will be the new interim superintendent for the district starting Jan. 3. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/15/10

Dr. Henry Kiernan, Sali Ayinde, Jillian Picinich, Safi Ayinde, Board of Education President Nina Lanci and Mepham girls’ soccer coach Jim McManus.

Three Mepham soccer stars earn All-State honors

Three Mepham High School soccer stars, all seniors, were recently awarded All-State honors. They are Jillian Picinich, and Safiat and Salimat Ayinde, all of whom were previously awarded All-Conference and All-County accolades. more

12/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Five-and-a-half-year-old Samantha Stein, held by her father, Andrew, lit the community menorah on Sunday as a crowd including Rabbi Howard Diamond, in the foreground, and Mark and Meri Masin, in the background, watched.

Rockville Centre's high-lights of the season

Central Synagogue was abuzz last Sunday with celebrations of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. In addition to Chanuplex, an afternoon of activities for all ages that included live music, arts … more

12/8/10

Valley Stream high school Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein, right, will be leaving on Dec. 16.

Valley Stream superintendent's last day is Dec. 16

Board of Education President Kenneth Cummings announced in their committee meeting on Dec. 7 that search firm School Leadership, LLC has been selected to find the district’s next leader to replace outgoing Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein, who will be leaving his post on Dec. 16 more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10