Jordan Gluck, who was in sixth grade at Dinkelmeyer Elementary School this past year, said she was a bit scared when she arrived at the New York State School Music Association Major Organization …
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/16/14
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When Christopher O’Brien was driving on Sunrise Highway with other local firefighters just before midnight on Dec. 17, 2013, he spotted a sight that he said he would never forget. A massive fire …
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/16/14
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A fifth grader at Wheeler Avenue School can say something about himself that few others children in the country can say: he’s a national award winner.
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By T.J. Brennan
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7/2/14
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While the World Cup was the biggest soccer event going on across the globe last week, it wasn’t the biggest soccer event in Valley Stream.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/26/14
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Kennedy High School students and teachers received recognitions on June 11 at the school’s annual “Cougar Pride” awards ceremony, which celebrated 12 exemplary students and the teachers who impacted their education the most.
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6/25/14
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Animals have always been a passion for Nicole Borman, so the choice for her Girl Scout Gold Award project was an easy one. She centered her project on pet care and the intricacies of owning an animal.
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By T.J. Brennan
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6/18/14
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The commitment to rebuilding Valley Stream’s downtown has become an award-winning effort, according to a regional smart growth advocacy group.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/18/14
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If you weren’t among the multitude of folk who chose to watch the 2014 Tony Awards rather than the NBA finals on the same Sunday time slot I thought I’d share the glowing news that this year’s awards — start to finish — were a thrilling class act.
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By Arlene Epstein
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6/13/14
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The Larry Elovich Scholarship Fund awarded $10,000 to Long Beach High School senior Jayne Hommel last week. She is the first student to receive the scholarship, which will be given to outstanding …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/13/14
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently recognized two Merokeans for their service to the community, naming Arlene Gregory as its Professional of the Year and Robert Klieger as its Merchant of the Year in a ceremony at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday.
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By Brian Racow
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6/12/14
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