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Overcast Covid’s fallout for the hungry
Local food pantry pulls out all stops to feed families in need
Thanksgiving may be over, but with the wintry festivities in full swing, families will once again gather for hearty platefuls of turkey and holiday trimmings. While the scene of loved ones enjoying a …
Village breaks in new building permit website
The Village of Valley Stream Building Department has modernized its building permit application process by going digital with streamlined, user-friendly software. Residents can now submit their …
Valley Stream pet pantry supplies Nassau County
Many pet-owners barely able to cope with the cost of pet care under the economic plight of the pandemic faced the difficult prospects of surrendering or abandoning their beloved pets. Daniella …
Press box dedicated to village icon at Fireman’s Field
Amid the quiet backdrop of a bright evening last Thursday, a crowd of residents, village officials and community dignitaries gathered next to the bleachers at Fireman’s Field in Valley Stream. …
ANCHOR party held at American Legion
The Valley Stream American Legion Post 854 hall hosted residents from the Town of Hempstead’s ANCHOR program for a night out on the town of dinner and dancing last Friday. ANCHOR stands for …
Education
District 13 announces next Superintendent of Schools
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Dr. Judith A. LaRocca was announced as the next superintendent for Valley Stream School District 13. LaRocca’s first day as acting superintendent will be …
Art and Community
Waldinger Library hosts local artist’s first exhibition
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is showcasing the work of local artist, Yuliya Lobach, for art-lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious patrons alike. Lobach’s inaugural public art …
Education
Poetry Out Loud inspires South High students
Valley Stream South High School held its first virtual Poetry Out Loud workshop earlier this year. Poetry Out Loud is a National Endowment for the Arts education program that encourages students to …
Education
South High School gives back for Family Service Day
Over 200 Valley Stream South High School students and their families came together on Family Service Day to help local families in need for Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 20. Food baskets were …
Disaster
Fire breaks out at Woods Lock & Door
A small fire broke out at the rear of the Wood Lock & Door store on Rockaway Avenue last Friday afternoon according to fire officials. The Nassau County Fire Communications (Firecom) alerted the …
Op-Ed
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Public health is political, but shouldn’t be partisan
Taxes, property assessments, crime and schools were top concerns for Long Island politicians in the Nov. 2 elections. Both Democrats and Republicans tried to persuade voters that . . .
Jerry Kremer
RIP Paul Jackson, renowned South Shore historian
The towns, cities and villages of Long Island have their own recorded and unrecorded histories. Their stories are told by local historians, librarians and historical societies. In many cases . . .
Tom Suozzi, former county exec, running for governor
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced on Monday that he was a candidate for governor. “I’m running for governor because I believe this is the job I am made for,” Suozzi said at a news …
Houses of help joined forces in Hewlett
Hewlett House, a community learning resource center on cancer, especially breast cancer, and Bethany House of Nassau County, which supports homeless woman with children from transition to stability, joined together for Fall Fest, an outreach event in Hewlett on Nov. 6.
Randi Kreiss
How did you get through? In 50 words or less.
Tell me your story. If you’re reading this, you are living through a deadly pandemic that has killed more than five million people worldwide. So far. If you’re reading this . . .
Community
V.S. native promoted to staff sergeant
National Guard soldier and Valley Stream native, Travis Chin, was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant earlier this year. Prior to his promotion, Chin was assigned to the Company A, Recruiting …