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Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods

A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/13/24

Enhancing education through accessible transportation

In the Village of Hempstead, the largest village in the country, the Hempstead Union Free School District has never had districtwide busing. more

By Taylor Darling | 9/13/24

Remembering our heroes

This time of year serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for those who dedicated themselves to saving others, and to honor the memory of those we’ve lost to these insidious diseases. more

By Jospeh Saladino | 9/13/24

Some thoughts on offshore wind energy

My whole career, I have always implored my children, students, employees and colleagues to consider all factors when making decisions. We are regularly faced with choices to make. Granted, most of them aren’t life-threatening, and hopefully pretty routine, but decisions just the same. more

By Ed Fare | 9/13/24

Take a bite out of fall at the apple orchards

Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards When you get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/11/24

Adrian Ayala, left, and the Eagles will look to rebound from a disappointing 2023 campaign and have the veteran leadership to do just that.

V.S. Central excited for fresh start

As the leaves change color and summer turns to fall, Valley Stream Central’s boys’ soccer team gears up for what it hope is a bounce-back season. Following a 3-7-1 campaigh in 2023, … more

By Niko Scarlatos | 9/9/24

After confirming three cases of rabies in feral animals, Nassau County health officials are urging pet owners to stay vigilant and get free vaccinations to prevent the virus from spreading.

Rabies animal cases in Valley Stream: What you need to know

Two months ago, the Nassau County Health Department announced a reported case of something not seen since 2016: a feral animal with rabies. The animal — a feral cat discovered in Cedarhurst by the … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/6/24

Camp Barrett’s seven-week summer program in Valley Stream provides children and teens with a wide variety of activities, making it a popular choice for families each year.

Camp Barrett was, as usual, a summer must for Valley Stream kids

In a village chock-full of summer entertainment events and activities, Camp Barrett stands apart. Generations of Valley Stream families revolve their kids’ summer fun around its seven-week-long … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/6/24

Valley Stream Central High School students visited Nassau Community College this summer for orientation. With them was Board of Education President John Maier, far right, who volunteered to bus the students to the Garden City campus.

Valley Stream students get early college experience

The Valley Stream Central High School District is offering its students a brand-new opportunity to take college-level classes on an actual college campus. This opportunity comes through Nassau … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/6/24

Meet the new Valley Stream assistant superintendent

The Valley Stream Central High School District has appointed Thomas McDaid, Jr., Esq. as its new Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, succeeding the recently retired Emmanuel Glasu. … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/6/24

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