Fatal traffic collisions involving intoxicated and impaired drivers have surged on Long Island since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Karl A. Valere
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7/19/24
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Harry Chapin’s tragic death is now many decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy remain forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk-acoustic scene, cherishes his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert each summer.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/17/24
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Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/16/24
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A small, modest playground tucked to the right of the Firemen’s Memorial Field parking lot on Albermarle Avenue has been torn down, paved over, and turned into extra parking space.
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By Juan Lasso
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7/12/24
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Valley Stream native and North High School alumnus Maiya Jannah recently started an internship through the Television Academy Foundation as one of 40 students across the country as a paid intern at …
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By Nora Toscano
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7/12/24
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The annual Valley Stream Independence Day celebration last weekend once again saw fireworks soar, crackle, and pop over Firemen’s Memorial Field. The event, hosted by the Incorporated Village …
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By Juan Lasso
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7/12/24
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The businesses harmed by the fire on Rockaway Avenue in January have faced numerous difficulties in reopening and returning to normal. Damage caused by the fire was costly, and the Valley Stream …
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By Nora Toscano
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7/12/24
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achievement—as sixth-graders from all four elementary schools participated in moving-up ceremonies. These ceremonies marked an important milestone for students transitioning from elementary to …
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By Juan Lasso
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7/12/24
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The treatment is working. For the past year, the leadership of Long Island’s largest safety-net hospital has buckled down to demonstrate that this beacon of hope for so many residents can survive, and thrive.
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By Matthew Bruderman
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7/12/24
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No one, young or old, should get behind the wheel of an automobile unless they know how to start, stop, turn on the lights, and put it in park. Also, if the car is older than 10, mind the handbrake. And never, ever get your emergency driving tips from Instagram.
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By Randi Kreiss
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7/12/24
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