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Barbara deGrace, who recently retired as Valley Stream’s deputy clerk, has seen and been a part of a lot of change and growth in the village. She joined local developer Vassilios Kefalas in accepting Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Award in 2019 for the village.

Barbara deGrace retires as deputy village clerk

It was a little over a decade ago Barbara deGrace walked into Valley Stream’s village hall ready to give back to the community she loved. Back then, she could only work part-time, with a busy … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/26/23

Lucille Moran, left, with Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare and Charles J. Monica Senior Village’s new executive director, Pam Cappiello.

After decades at Senior Village, director retires

Charles J. Monica Senior Village has been offering housing for low-income seniors in Valley Stream since 1976 — and a sister senior housing facility, the Adler, will soon welcome a new group of … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/19/23

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

Sayam De and the Pi Kids organization offer workshops to communities to help teach students about computers.

Raspberry Pi taught to Valley Stream kids

Not many people know what Raspberry Pi is. And, no, it’s not a popular dessert. Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer designed to teach programming skills, build hardware projects, do home … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/12/23

Luz Bove was overcome with emotion at LIJ Valley Stream when she saw all the Christmas gifts made possible by Chris O’Brien and other Northwell employees.

LIJ Valley Stream hospital brings much-needed holiday joy

Luz Bove lost her husband, Vincent, to cancer just two months ago. The 54-year-old mother of two wasn’t up to putting up a Christmas tree this year. Her children pushed her and she granted … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/5/23

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.

Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged

George Santos faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more

By Michael Hinman | 12/22/22

David Feldman recently released his new book, ‘The Neighborhood,’ focusing on 1970s Valley Stream.

David Feldman takes readers back to old Valley Stream

Today’s Valley Stream is a quiet, pleasant home to a culturally diverse population, with four of Long Island’s majority-minority school districts. The Valley Stream of today feels a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/22/22

A choir sang heavenly at the Grace United Methodist Church Christmas concert.

Grace United Methodist hosts Christmas concert

Music is an important part of the services at Grace United Methodist Church in Valley Stream. Throughout the year, whether it be at a normal service or a planned special event, music reaches high for … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/16/22

The Nassau Community College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.

Clavin, Khzouz, Smith, Richner honored at gala

It was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is. more

By Andre Silva | 12/7/22

'Torso Killer' pleads guilty in 1968 Valley Stream murder case

A convicted serial killer has pleaded guilty to a 1968 Valley Stream murder, along with four others in Nassau County on Monday. He appeared in court virtually. Richard Cottingham, 76, also known … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/5/22

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