Meet the new pastor of Valley Stream Grace United Methodist Church
From outsider to unifier, this pastor builds community through faith.
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 …
Teen struck by car suffers severe head trauma. Island Park rallies around him.
Outpouring of support goes to teen son of LIJ Valley Stream therapist.
The Island Park community is rallying behind resident Mary Olshwitz after her 16-year-old son Joey suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Long Beach on …
Valley Stream's Kezia White, 18, lands unique internship at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital
Six future health care professionals learn the ropes of the industry.
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 …
How a paved-over playground at Firemen's Memorial Field set off an online backlash
The indefinite return of a demolished playground sent residents reeling on social media.
A small, modest playground tucked to the right of the Firemen’s Memorial Field parking lot on Albermarle Avenue has been torn down, paved over, and turned into extra parking space. …
This Valley Stream native set to learn the ropes of TV show-making at Disney
She's learning the ins and outs of television magic from the wonderful world of Disney.
Valley Stream native and North High School alumnus Maiya Jannah recently started an internship through the Television Academy Foundation as one of 40 students across the country as a paid intern at …
Valley Stream Latest Happenings
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 …
Valley Stream Latest Happenings
Independence Day 2024: Village of Valley Stream lights up the night over Firemen’s Memorial Field
The annual Valley Stream Independence Day celebration last weekend once again saw fireworks soar, crackle, and pop over Firemen’s Memorial Field. The event, hosted by the Incorporated Village …
Valley Stream Education News
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 …
Valley Stream Education News
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 …
Valley Stream Latest Happenings
Friends of Bridge members and guests tee off to toast 54 years
Friends of Bridge, the Valley Stream not-for-profit outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation agency, celebrated 54 years of service to the community with a mini golf outing held at the Hendrickson …
Editorial
The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
Columnist
Only our police officers should be doing police work
Although I have been involved with many aspects of the criminal justice system during my legal career as a Queens County assistant district attorney and as a private practitioner, the academy was an eye-opening and enlightening experience that I believe would give any Nassau resident vital insights into the daily activities of our law enforcement professionals.
Columnist
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.
Columnist
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.