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Fighting crime can be fun [Photo gallery]

The 5th Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department hosted its annual night out at the Green Acres Mall in South Valley Stream on Aug. 4. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime … more

8/20/09

Clear Stream Avenue Elementary students enjoyed their new playground after its official opening.

Clear Stream breaks in a new playground

Clear Stream Avenue School has a renovated playground, an upgrade that district officials say “will further enhance the educational experience for students.” The opening of Clear Stream … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Willow Road School in District 13, which had many trees fall down on its property, also was the last school to get power back.

Valley Stream schools lose six days

Valley Stream schools shut down for more than a week as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and officials are hoping to return a sense of normalcy to the 14 public schools. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/7/12

Armaan Mohammed, 13, of Valley Stream was given a signed autograph and book from the original ‘Karate Kid,’ Ralph Macchio.

This Valley Stream karate kid was told he'd never walk again. See him now.

Two years ago, Armaan Mohammed grew too weak to walk, slogging around on crutches in his living room due to a severe form of scoliosis, resulting in his spinal cord slowly rotting away. For most … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/23/23

Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow took on extra patients in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Area hospitals provide relief during, after storm

Days after the Hurricane Sandy tore through Long Island, its effects were still being felt, from long gas lines to thousands without power, and people’s day-to-day lives were changed. more

By Brian Croce | 11/7/12

Candace Hugee succeeded Joseph Pompilio as principal of Valley Stream Central High School for the upcoming academic year. The Brooklyn native brings nearly two decades of educational experience to the school.

This city public school pioneer is Valley Stream Central High School's new principal

Candace Hugee was named Valley Stream Central High School’s principal earlier this year. She succeeds Joseph Pompilio, who announced his retirement after a 22-year run. Born in … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/23/23

Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans.

These federal loans offer financial lifeline after flooding

The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/10/24

Valley Stream District 30 will receive a $1.4 million boost from the federal government to upgrade its school safety and support services.

Here's how Valley Stream District 30 plans to use $1.4M in federal grant money

Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Valley Stream District 30 is awarded $1.4 million for student safety and mental health. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France outlines plans for the Family-School-Community Partnership, hiring social workers, counselors, and establishing a resource center to address safety and health challenges. more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

"Goliath" Bua can't get lost in this snowstorm.

Snowstorm sacks south shore [Photo gallery]

A weekend snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow across the region, leaving Valley Stream residents with a lot of shoveling to do after the flakes stopped falling. more

12/21/09

Audrey Conlon welcomed the ladies to the annual Victorian Tea.

An elegant affair at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour [Photo gallery]

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Valley Stream hosted its annual Victorian Tea on May 11. The affair included a variety of teas and desserts, and the ladies who attended were encouraged to wear their favorite hats. more

5/15/13

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