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Kim Wheeler, senior director of specialty leasing with Kimco Realty Corporation and former Valley Stream 24 School District Board of Education trustee, was one of 18 women honored by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin on July 29 at her annual Women of Distinction Ceremony.
Former Valley Stream 24 School District Board of Education trustee honored for community service
Former Valley Stream District 24 trustee Kim Wheeler reflects on nine years of service after receiving a Woman of Distinction honor. more
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17-year-old Vanessa Herrera of Valley Stream received her Girl Scout Gold Award for a project designed to help young people become more informed and engaged voters.
Valley Stream teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award for voter education project
Valley Stream resident Vanessa Herrera earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for creating Civics4Success, a nonpartisan online resource that helps first-time voters navigate civic engagement. more
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Layla Rossianno, a pitcher for Elmont Memorial High School, finished the softball season her senior year, despite pain and upcoming surgery at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital.
Elmont softball pitcher overcomes injury to finish senior season before spine surgery at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital
Elmont Memorial High School softball standout Layla Rossianno played through a painful back injury to complete her senior season before undergoing successful spine surgery at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital. more
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Fabian Jara, left, will be taking on Bret Strauss’s former role as principal of Memorial Junior High School.
Bret Strauss named new principal of Valley Stream Central High School
Veteran educator Bret Strauss has been named principal of Valley Stream Central High School, returning to the school where he began his career after serving as Memorial Junior High School principal. more
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Sameera Rampertab was previously awarded First Place Overall and a $1,000 prize at the 2026 Long Island Youth Summit, held April 17 at St. Joseph’s University, for this research.
Valley Stream teen to present research at American Sociological Association conference
Valley Stream resident Sameera Rampertab, a junior at Sacred Heart Academy, will present her social media and mental health research at the American Sociological Association conference in New York City on Aug. 8. more
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The June 5-7 art show was Valley Stream resident Jim Zabatta’s first solo show.
Valley Stream artist Jim Zabatta raises funds for Historical Society with solo show
Valley Stream artist Jim Zabatta held his first solo art show at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, raising money for the Valley Stream Historical Society. more
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Valley Stream resident Sashy Palaguachi released “Back to You”, a contemporary romance novel, on her birthday, March 1.
Valley Stream author Sashy Palaguachi releases debut novel, participates in local authors event
Valley Stream resident and educator Sashy Palaguachi released her debut novel, “Back to You,” and will meet readers at a June 6 book-signing event. more
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All proceeds from Jim Zabatta’s art show will go to the Valley Stream Historical Society.
Valley Stream artist Jim Zabatta to debut solo show benefiting Historical Society
Valley Stream artist Jim Zabatta will present his first solo art show at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, with proceeds benefiting the Valley Stream Historical Society. more
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Brandon Brower has spent six years building a career at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital, moving up from critical care patient care associate to assistant nurse manager.
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital nurse Brandon Brower grows into leadership role
From childhood hospital patient to assistant nurse manager at LIJ Valley Stream, Brandon Brower has built a nursing career centered on compassion, teamwork and community service. more
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Leonard “Leo” Burke, a 45-year-old Valley Stream volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, is searching for a living donor for his third kidney transplant.
Valley Stream first responder Leo Burke searches for third kidney donor after years of service
Valley Stream firefighter and EMT Leo Burke is searching for a third living kidney donor while continuing dialysis and community service. more
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