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Light Rain Fog/Mist Valley Streamer launches local mentorship program
In June, Valley Stream native and 2016 Central High School graduate Nataly Aguirre resolved to take on the thorny issue of systemic racism in America. Amid a historic conversation about race …
Masjid Hamza opens first-of-its-kind food pantry
One man, an Uber driver from a community near Valley Stream, was in a car accident and lost his job, which left him wondering how he would find money to feed his children. Another, a woman from …
Incumbents win re-election in Valley Stream trustee race
Incumbents Deputy Mayor Sean Wright and Trustee John Tufarelli of the United Community Party won re-election against Achieve Party challengers Anthony Bonelli and write in candidate Michael …
V.S. houses of worship open for in-person services
In the past six months, houses of worship, like many time-honored institutions have undergone a number of changes, as coronavirus restrictions forced many to switch to virtual services. Now, as those …
Friends of Valley Stream Dogs celebrates sixth annual pool party
While the world’s humans might be stuck wearing masks for some time yet, their furry, four-legged canine companions have no such restrictions, and so on Sept. 8 the Friends of Valley Stream …
Sandra Deeple, WWII veteran and longtime Valley Streamer turns 100
Longtime Valley Streamer Sandra Deeple, who escaped Nazi Germany and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 14. After fleeing to England, Deeple …
Former federal auditor challenges Michaelle Solages in Assembly race
For the past seven weeks, Nicholas Zacchea has been seen handing out his biography to passersby at Long Island Rail Road stations and at supermarkets in the 22nd Assembly District, as part of his bid …
Despite need, V.S. day care center struggles amid pandemic
When Valley Streamer Suriya Wilkins first took her then 18-month-old son, Carter, to Academic Munchkins pre-school and day-care center in Valley Stream in 2017, he was shy, she said, and struggled to …
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Irony abounds in the time of Trump
We are living in a Greek tragedy, rich in ironic twists. Donald Trump, who ran for office on the promise of “draining the swamp,” has created an administration populated by swamp critters . . .