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Fatima Moien, a journalism graduate student at Hempstead’s Hofstra University, earned her first Gracie Award last year for moderating the university’s public-affairs show ‘Live from Studio A.’

This young Valley Stream journalist to watch wins second Gracie Award

Meet Fatima Moien, a rising broadcast journalist and two-time Gracie Award winner breaking barriers in media. Follow her journey at Hofstra University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Valley Stream village dignitaries joined Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital leaders and staff members to celebrate the $12.5 million renovation of the front entrance and lobby of the facility.

What's included in Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hopsital's 12.5M front renovations

Discover what's included in the 12.5 million dollar renovations to the front entrance and lobby of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

The Valley Stream board of trustees unanimously adopted its $45.3 million budget earlier this month.

Valley Stream Village Budget 2024-2025: What you need to know

The Valley Stream board of trustees unanimously adopted its $45.3 million budget for the coming fiscal year at a public hearing on April 8. The 2024-2025 budget represents a $1.5 million increase … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

With a saw, Valley Stream firefighters were able to open a garage on Cochran Place to access the flames consuming it from the inside on April 14.

Valley Stream firefighters battle residential blazes

Just after midnight on April 14, Valley Stream Fire Department officials were alerted by Nassau County Fire Communications to smoke in the area on Cochran Place. A garage, it was soon determined, had … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Wheeler Avenue students broadened their horizons about space exploration and flight with a tour of aviation history.

Wheeler Avenue School visits Cradle of Aviation

Excitement filled the air as the students from Wheeler Avenue Elementary School went on an educational adventure to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Students immersed themselves in the rich history of … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

A makeshift memorial in memory of Pablo Rivera, who died in the one-car crash on Rosedale Road near Lawrence Court in North Woodmere on Feb. 10.

Ex-NYPD officer charged with fatal car crash in Valley Stream

Aaron Cooper, 26, faces manslaughter charges after allegedly crashing into a utility pole and tree at 109mph in a drunken joy ride in Valley Stream that killed passenger Pablo Rivera. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/18/24

Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, said that the district is embarking on new hands-on hiring and recruiting approaches to attract minority teacher talent.

Valley Stream District 24 doubles down on diversifying teaching workforce, explained.

See how Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas addresses diversity in education, recruitment strategies, and retention of minority teachers, starting with his trip to Howard University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Danica Jovel, Maia Arce and Walter Jovel, on the front lawn of the Waldinger Memorial Library, marvel at Monday’s solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Valley Stream villagers gather for a historic lesson in astronomy

For Jeanette Azzaretto, Science Department Chair at Valley Stream South High School, it was the celestial event of the year, the astronomical Super Bowl. On Monday, the moon progressively wedged … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare administers the oath of Office to Trustee John L. Tufarelli as his wife Donna Marie Tufarelli, holds the Bible at a village reorganization meeting on April 1.

Valley Stream Village board has reorganization meeting

The village of Valley Stream held its annual reorganization meeting on April 1 to formally install its newly elected officers to the board of trustees as well as reshuffle and renew village … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, Chief Fire Marshall Mike Uttaro, and Commissioner of the Office of Emergency Management Rich Corbett briefing the county, following this morning’s earthquake.

Valley Stream shaken by east coast quake

One of the strongest earthquakes on the East Coast since 2011 was felt by thousands of people throughout the entire region on April 5. A preliminary report by USGS states that there was a 4.8 … more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/12/24

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