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Former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa visited a fifth-grade class at Valley Stream District 24 to inspire students with his story of hard work and dedication.

This former Mets pitcher talks life beyond the mound at Valley Stream District 24

Before former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa finished smacking wiffle balls around the playing field at Robert W. Carbonaro June 13, he visited a fifth-grade class at to talk to students about … more

By Nora Toscano | 6/28/24

Dozens of antique firefighter vehicles rolled through the streets of the village for the annual Nassau County Firefighters Parade.

Valley Stream Highlights: Nassau County’s largest firefighter parade 2024

Last weekend, the Village of Valley Stream played host to the largest firefighter parade in Nassau County. Spectators cheered as over 40 local and visiting fire departments, 20 marching bands, and … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/28/24

Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Scott Comis, left, recently earned the Administrator of the Year award by the School Administrators Association’s New York State Region 2.

Valley Stream District 24 administrator receives regional distinction

S cott Comis, principal of Brooklyn Avenue School in Valley Stream District 24, was awarded the prestigious Administrator of the Year award by the School Administrators Association’s New York … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/28/24

Jack Mitchell, the Assistant Superintendent of Business for Valley Stream District 24, is the new president of the New York chapter of the Association of School Business Officials.

Valley Stream District 24’s Jack Mitchell becomes ASBO New York President

Jack Mitchell, the Assistant Superintendent of Business for Valley Stream District 24, was recently inaugurated as president of the New York chapter of the Association of School Business … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/28/24

The Nassau County Legislature passed a bill banning biological males from women’s sports and activities on county facilities, on June 24.

County legislature passes bill banning biological males from women’s sports in county facilities

Nassau County Legislature passes bill banning biological males from women’s sports, amidst controversy and legal challenges. more

By Parker Schug | 6/24/24

The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower Park.

Cricket tournament a big hit for Nassau County

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/24

Dozens of seniors got to hear details about the lives of some of their fellows at the Life Enrichment Center, most of which they had never heard before.

Harborfield High School students bring Life Enrichment Center seniors’ stories to life

Harborfield High School students have created a documentary capturing the rich experiences and perspectives of seniors at the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay. The project, spearheaded by senior … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/21/24

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is on the market for millions of dollars, but historians and preservationists discuss how historic sites like it can be kept from demolition or significant alteration.

Could historic landmark status save this 100-year-old Valley Stream church?

Valley Stream’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, a 100-year-old historical institution, is listed for sale at an asking price of $3.95 million. Despite seeing their membership numbers dwindle, … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/21/24

Andre Cisco, of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, returned to his hometown of Valley Stream to host a football camp, inspiring local youth with lessons on hard work and perseverance.

See this NFL safety come back home to inspire Valley Stream’s future football stars

Valley Stream native and Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco returned to his hometown to host a football camp and talk to Valley Stream youth football players about the virtues of hard work and … more

By Nora Toscano | 6/21/24

A fifth-grade student at James A. Dever Elementary School brought an inoperable pistol to school, which was confiscated by an aide, prompting a police investigation.

What to know about the James A. Dever student who brought a pistol to school.

A fifth grade student at James A. Dever Elementary School brought a pistol to school on June 6 according to Superintendent Judith LaRocca. An aide spotted and confiscated the pistol, which was later … more

By Nora Toscano | 6/21/24

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