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The sidewalk outside the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library and Village Hall was covered in chalk last Saturday during the library’s annual chalk show.

At Verona Place, concrete becomes big canvas, restarting pandemic's pause on play

For two springs in a row, the concrete path outside 60 Verona Place was devoid of color. The usual sounds of children’s laughter and shouts as they scurried about, turning the concrete into a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/30/23

Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Mail-order chicks and ducklings are illegal to ship in quantities fewer than six in New York, but two ducklings were found delivered to a house in Valley Stream.

Why mail-order ducklings in Valley Stream are no quacking matter

The Easter season brings many traditional symbols and traditions — eggs, candy, bunnies, ducklings, flowers, and more. Recently, though, one of those symbols has been more of an issue than a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/16/23

Laurie Berkner returns to Long Island with her fantastic family-friendly show at The Space in Westbury on April 30.

Rockin' on with the Kids

She remains at the top of the children’s entertainment scene. Acclaimed as the “The Adele of the preschool crowd” or the “Queen of kindie rock,” Laurie Berkner is an industry unto herself. The first recording artist to perform in music videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, music videos, books, and three original off-Broadway musicals have made her ubiquitous in American households. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/12/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Valley Stream resident and World War II veteran Joseph Michael Stone is nearing his 100th birthday, which he will celebrate in May.

WWII vet Joseph Michael Stone approaches his 100th birthday

There aren’t many World War II veterans around nowadays. Most have passed away, especially within the last few years. There’s one Valley Stream resident, though, who served and is … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/30/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

Valley Stream scouts Jacob Soto, Joseph Molina, Colin Ho, Aiden Cost, Antonio Ramirez and Alejandro Chungata during their Arrow of Light ceremony.

Annual Blue and Gold celebrates Valley Stream scouts

B lue and Gold celebrates cub scouting and their achievements. Each year, a ceremony takes place to highlight all of the requirements the scouts had to complete throughout the year before the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

Valley Stream author Devon Felix says he hoped to highlight the importance of fathers with his debut children’s book, ‘When Dad is Home.’

This Valley Stream author’s debut children’s book is an ode to fathers

Growing up in Valley Stream, Devon Felix would often observe his father on his days off from work, getting into trouble around the house over little, silly things. He jotted down what he saw, and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/5/23

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