Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit.
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By Michaelle Solages
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1/5/24
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The war in Ukraine has destabilized and polarized the international order. It pits two nuclear-armed superpowers, the United States and Russia, against each other. Any miscalculation could take all of us to nuclear Armageddon.
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By Jerry Tetalman
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1/5/24
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When it comes to drastic life changes, Joosoo Kim initiated one early on. Before she became a mother of three and a beacon of community positivity and leadership in Valley Stream, she was a …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/29/23
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For over three decades, neighbors on Sylvan Place have bathed their residential street in the glow of holiday lights. The rivalry between houses was fierce.
According to Alex Carr, who has lived …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/22/23
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Wedged between a deli and Home Goods store, on the corner of a commercial strip facing busily trafficked West Merrick Road, is an empty storefront whose windows are papered over. A sign, which seems …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/22/23
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As frigid temperatures roll in and residents bundle up to brave the wind chill or the occasional downpour, some Long Island Rail Road commuters at the Valley Stream station will have to make do with …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/22/23
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Village families crowded the Valley Stream Community Center, sharing a hearty holiday breakfast of bagels, croissants, cereal, muffins, and more with none other than Santa Claus. The annual Breakfast …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/22/23
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James A. Dever Elementary School recently hosted a Winter Ball, a festive event hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association that brought together students, families, and the community in celebration of …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/22/23
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As we prepare to welcome in 2024, we find ourselves in that annual position of thinking about what we accomplished in the past year, and setting some goals for the months ahead — many times, some pretty lofty ones.
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12/21/23
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The exalted halls of academia and the grit of the football gridiron have never been more distant from one another than in recent weeks.
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12/21/23
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