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Barra calls for repeal of new state fees
Assemblyman Robert Barra (R-Lynbrook) said he’s outraged at what he describes as a ”blatant money grab orchestrated by Gov. David Paterson and his cohorts in the state Legislature.” As part of the 2009-10 state budget, which he voted against, drivers licenses and registration fees will increase dramatically. more
Shirley Ferranola helps a parents register his child for eighth grade at Memorial Junior High School.
Don’t have the info? Don’t bother coming.
September is here and for most parents, it signals one thing: the kids are going back to school. Registration for elementary school districts 13 and 24, as well for the high school district, are under way at Memorial Junior High School more
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Vanessa Cannon, left, and Justin Mastromarino, both 14, perform with other members of their band, Triple-TKA, during a free concert featuring local music acts at the John M. Smith Band Shell.
Youth hit a high note
Darryl Granum, chief executive officer of Strong Side Studios on Rockaway Avenue, said he wanted to showcase the community’s rising musical stars in a venue where they could perform for family and friends. more
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Gerard Finelli will serve as assistant principal at Clear Stream Avenue School for the 2009-10 school year.
40 years in education, what’s one more?
A veteran school administrator will join the District 30 leadership team for the coming school year. Gerard Finelli, a retired principal, will serve as the interim assistant principal at Clear Stream Avenue School more
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Lou Delbianco got children into the act during his performance at the Henry Waldinger Library on Aug. 18.
Summer reading program concludes at Waldinger
The summer reading program at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library has officially ended, and this year, the program grew to new heights. more
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David SabatiNo, second from right, a founder of Envision Valley Stream, chats with Sean Hansell, Maria Hansell and Sarah Lincoln after last week’s meeting.
Community embraces chance to create vision
More than 60 residents came out to the Firemen’s Field Clubhouse on Aug. 26 to learn about a new group, Envision Valley Stream, and share their own ideas for the future of the community. more
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Valley Stream attorney wins appeal
The New York State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the attorney who represents the Lawrence School District, reversing the state comptroller’s determination that he should be removed from its pension system. Following the Aug. 20 decision, the state must repay the lawyer’s missed pension payments within 30 days and reinstate him into the state retirement system. more
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Ken Murphy, second from right, was the guest of honor at the golf tournament last Thursday at the Lido Beach Golf Course. Joining him, from left, are John DeGrace, Don Steinert and Jack Starkey.
Golfers unite for Vietnam war hero
More than 140 golfers gathered at the Lido Beach Golf Course on Aug. 27 for the annual John DeGrace Golf Outing, but this year, those in attendance came to honor Ken Murphy, a long-time Valley Stream employee and Vietnam War hero. more
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Grand jury clears pair
The two teens accused of attacking a man outside his home in the village’s west end in early July have been cleared of all charges. Last week, a grand jury dismissed the case against 18-year-olds Jimmy Blaise and Domineek Washington, both of Valley Stream. more
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the Valley Stream and Dominican teams congratulate each other on a game well played.
International pastime
Firemen’s Field hosted a travel team from the Dominican Republic last week, which took on a team of Valley Stream’s own young baseball stars. more
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