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Prolific opera composer Leonard Lehrman and his wife and longtime collaborator, soprano Helene Williams, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Court Street Music School with a special performance on Aug. 3.

This prolific Valley Stream opera duo will mark 25 years of their music school with August concert

He is a prolific opera composer and musical director. She is a formidable soprano and actress. For the past 22 years, husband and wife Leonard Lehrman and Helene Williams, an inseparable musical duo, … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting, at which Unal Karakas was sworn in as superintendent.

Valley Stream District 24 swears in new Board of Education

The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in its members and welcome the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Newly elected member Alisa … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

Anthony Grosso is sworn in as the new Board of Education president for Valley Stream District 13 at its annual reorganization board meeting.

Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education welcomes new leadership

Valley Stream District 13 held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting to appoint leadership roles and swear in new trustees, marking a pivotal moment for the district as it prepares for … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

The Baha’i Center will host hometown playwright Jonathon Ward's work "A Dream Beyond this Pain" from October 18 to 20.

Valley Stream playwright receives grant to produce play at Baha’i Center

Jonathon Ward, a long-time resident of Valley Stream, has been awarded funds from the Huntington Arts Council through the New York State Council on the Arts Community Regrant Program. These funds … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

These Olympics, let’s remember to champion all athletes

But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/24

Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues

There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 7/26/24

We are not a nation of one religion

While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/26/24

Face mask bill must strike a delicate balance

Amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both. more

7/26/24

Should we be forgiving student loan debt?

When I hear talk of student loan forgiveness, I immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? Loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. If loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt. more

By Ed Fare | 7/26/24

Our state government: lots of dollars, little sense

This sentiment was broadly shared across the political spectrum: Only 26 percent of Democrats, 7 percent of Republicans, and 12 percent of Independents/Others said they believed laws were passed this session that improved our quality of life. It is especially concerning that New Yorkers do not feel that state government is improving their lives when you consider how much money our state spends. more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 7/26/24

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