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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

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

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

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

Kaylei McDonald, of Valley Stream, picked up gymnastics at age 8 and is now a member of the team at Fisk University.

This hometown gymnast is part of history-making HBCU team

A Valley Stream graduate is part of the first gymnastics team from a historically Black college or university to compete at the NCAA level. Historically black colleges and universities are … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/23/23

Despite not having a normal block party this past holiday season, neighbors on Sylvan Place raised money and donated $3,100 to two organizations, including $1,550 to the Anchor Program Fund. Above, Rosalie Machalow, Sherise Dowling and her children Candice and Marcus, Sheryl and Alex Carr, John McGovern, and Wally and Carole Schroeder present checks to Susan Cuoccio and Mary Ann Hanson, of Camp Anchor, and Ronni Gould, of the Sunrise Association.

What’s the fuss about at Sylvan Place?

Sylvan Place residents have been decorating houses for the holidays for nearly 30 years. Since 2014, they have banded together each season to raise funds for charities to honor the memory of two of … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/9/23

Fred Yutkowitz looks into Room 107, the new wellness suite at Memorial Junior High School now dedicated in to his late wife, Stephanie Ginsberg.

Memorial’s Room 107 takes on new role

Room 107 at Memorial Junior High School was once a place where students piled in from a crowded hallway for health class. Now it’s a place to remember a teacher who taught there for 42 years, a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/2/23

Valley Stream North High School Principal Robin Small, center, gives a tour of the school building to Central High School Board of Education members and Superintendent Wayne Loper, right, as part of their discussion of capital projects on Jan. 7.

Central pitches $8 million capital project funding package

Board of Education members took a grand tour of the Valley Stream Central High School District’s four schools, hopping from classroom to classroom with building administrators in tow. … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/2/23

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

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