Howell Road School students are staying in shape. Children in grades 1-3 participate in a program called Activity Works, which allows them to exercise in the classroom, yet not take a break from their studies.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/10
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The four Valley Stream school districts cooperate for many purchases and services to try and save the taxpayers money, officials said at a meeting on March 13.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/10
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The District 30 Board of Education unanimously adopted its proposed spending plan Monday night, which is expected to slightly lower taxes. Voters will have their say on the $31.4 million budget on May 18.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/10
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With a team full of newcomers, the Valley Stream Central High School District’s rifle team won its fourth consecutive state championship earlier this month.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/10
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Three village sanitation workers were sent to the hospital following after a chemical reaction in a garbage truck Monday morning. The three were OK and two were back to work on Tuesday.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/22/10
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A long-time Valley Stream eatery is under new ownership, with Carlos Leon and John Hughes taking over management of the Wheeler Deli. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with the Chamber of Commerce on March 10.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/10
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Members of the Mill Brook community met their new Nassau County legislator last Tuesday night. Howard Kopel, a Republican from Lawrence, took office in January.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/10
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The District 24 Board of Education is considering a budget plan that would raises taxes about $36 next year for the average homeowner.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/10
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Valley Stream school officials called on their state legislators to restore funding to education at the Council of PTA’s annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/10
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Dozens of trees crashed to the ground, tearing up sidewalks and ripping down electrical wires in Valley Stream during last weekend’s nor’easter. Village officials estimated that it will take at least until the end of the week to clean up the damage. Hundreds of homes remained without power at midweek.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/10
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