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Mostly Cloudy V.S. religious leaders strive to keep the faith during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, religion has gone viral in ways that many have never seen before. Virtual memberships have skyrocketed, as many congregations in New York live stream …
Village suspends recycling amid coronavirus disruptions
The Village of Valley Stream is suspending its recycling program indefinitely starting Monday after the vendor it contracts with warned that due to fears of coronavirus infection …
Valley Stream BSA troop gives WWII veteran a hero’s salute for his 100th birthday
On June 6, 1944, Julian Binetti was a Navy gunner's mate aboard a heavy landing craft during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. Before that he was stationed on a destroyer in the Pacific, and …
Woman arrested for tire and rim theft in V.S.
Nassau County police arrested a Queens woman early Thursday morning for allegedly stealing the tires and rims off of cars in Valley Stream, and are seeking a second suspect who they believe was also …
Valley Stream Central H.S. staffer tests positive for Covid-19, district says
The Valley Stream Central High School District has reported another coronavirus case among its staffers, this time at Central High School. In a letter posted to the district …
Be counted: April 1 is U.S. Census Day
April 1 is U.S. Census Day, when the federal government works to count every person across the United States and five of its territories.
Valley Stream students cope with virus’s new realities
Amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Valley Stream students have turned to their loved ones for support, comfort and entertainment since Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed schools across the state through …
VSFD moves to protect members as supply crunch looms
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the Valley Stream Fire Department is taking steps to ensure it can continue to operate during a time when the disease threatens to overwhelm …
New York orders malls closed amid outbreak
New York state has ordered the indoor portions of malls closed, including Green Acres in Valley Stream, effective tomorrow, March 19 at 8 p.m. in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus …
When Prohibition came to Valley Stream
Jan. 16, 1920 saw the ratification by congress of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which established the prohibition of “intoxicating liquors” in the United States. …
Village elections rescheduled to April 28
The village trustee elections originally scheduled for March 18 have been moved to April 28, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The move is intended to reduce …
Heralds seek 2020 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2020 and summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long …
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .