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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.
Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not
South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more
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Rise Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will soon be coming to Valley Stream amid zoning regulations recently established by the village to curb such dispensaries from sprouting in the village.
Cannabis shops face zoning restrictions in Valley Stream
While the recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New York state since 2021, efforts to expand the nascent industry have been fraught with setbacks and delays.  more
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Making Valley Stream family home disability accessible
Funds raised at the first bingo luau event held by Rescuing Families will help a Valley Stream family outfit their home with increased disability access and ease. Rescuing Families got the … more
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Paralympian Rohan Murphy has been making a name for himself off the compeition stage touring the country with his story of grit, self-acceptance, and triumph at school districts across the country.
A Paralympian visits Valley Stream 24 schools
Motivational speaker Rohan Murphy recently visited all schools in the Valley Stream District 24 to share his journey and life lessons with sixth-grade students.  more
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Alyssa Santiago, center, signs her letter of intent to play Division 2 soccer at Mercy College with Erica Santiago, left, Coach Steve Sharkey, and Justin Roman.
This Valley Stream Central senior scores dual scholarship
Alyssa Santiago, 17, a senior at Valley Stream Central High School, has garnered attention for her remarkable achievements both on and off the soccer field. Santiago’s journey in soccer … more
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Valley Stream composer Leonard Lehrman alongside his wife and longtime collaborator Helene Williams will be presenting their 700th concert performance "Songs of Love & Social Consciousness" over Zoom on August 20.
Join this Valley Stream composer and his wife and collaborator celebrate their 700th performance
“I make it possible and he makes it happen, now that is a couple for you.” - Helene Williams Valley Stream Historical Society and Court Street Music Together with Statewide Community … more
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Students and staff were decked out in their best holiday ware during the PTA’s annual Winter Wonderland event.
Wheeler turns into a Winter Wonderland
Valley Stream 13’s Wheeler Avenue Elementary School welcomed in the holiday season with festive cheer, recently holding its annual Winter Wonderland event, a festive celebration coordinated by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association. The event engaged students and their families in a variety of winter holiday-themed activities, creating a joyful atmosphere that truly embodied the spirit of the season. more
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Associate psychology professor Natalie Cort, daughter of Sheron and Victor Cort in Valley Stream was named the Massachusetts Psychological Association 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Daughter of Valley Stream parents is a top educator
Over the past 15 years, this Guyanese immigrant and the daughter of Valley Stream parents has cemented herself as a leading voice on the unique struggles and challenges racial and ethnic minorities … more
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With a saw, Valley Stream firefighters were able to open a garage on Cochran Place to access the flames consuming it from the inside on April 14.
Valley Stream firefighters battle residential blazes
Just after midnight on April 14, Valley Stream Fire Department officials were alerted by Nassau County Fire Communications to smoke in the area on Cochran Place. A garage, it was soon determined, had … more
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Shaw Avenue Elementary School students in Darlene Sinclair’s class collected 134 pairs of new pajamas for at-risk children as part of the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive.
Shaw Avenue hosts pajama drive for at-risk kids
This holiday season, Shaw Avenue Elementary School students once again embraced the spirit of giving by collecting 134 pairs of pajamas in the annual Scholastic Book Clubs Great Bedtime Story Pajama … more
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