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Bethlehem Assembly of God church in Valley Stream reopened for indoor services on July 12.

V.S. houses of worship open for in-person services

In the past six months, houses of worship, like many time-honored institutions have undergone a number of changes, as coronavirus restrictions forced many to switch to virtual services. Now, as those … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 9/18/20

At orientation late last month, Memorial Junior High School seventh-graders had their first taste of in-person schooling since the coronavirus forced the closure of all schools in mid-March.

Valley Stream schools reopen at limited capacity

When Jessica Tibaquira-Gomez first dropped her fifth-grade daughter off at Shaw Avenue Elementary School on the morning Sept. 3, she was struck by how quiet it was. Speaking on Sept. 10, shortly … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/18/20

A student at Valley Stream North High School has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Central High School District said.

Valley Stream North H.S. student tests positive for coronavirus, district says

A student at Valley Stream North High School has tested positive for the coronavirus, Central High School District Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich announced on Friday in a letter to the … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/11/20

Students in the toddler gymnastics class with Sydney Balmir, a former student-teacher who went on to become a full-time instructor. Normally, the school offers classes for students aged 3 to adult, but has had to remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Valley Stream's Danse Xpressions asks community for help amid pandemic

In late February, Valley Stream dance studio Danse Xpressions celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding at a Lutheran Church in Queens, and shortly afterward, staff members and the parents of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/10/20

K-Fit Boutique Gym owner Karina Melo demonstrated how she has been conducting her daily virtual workout classes since pandemic forced the closure of her studio space. She plans to reopen in phases as restrictions loosened on Monday, Aug. 24.

Gyms reopen in Valley Stream to limited capacity

K-Fit Boutique Gym was created five years ago in the garage of personal trainer Karina Melo’s Valley Stream home. After growing her clientele, and a few iterations of her business, two years … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/27/20

School superintendents in Nassau County voted to postpone high school sports until 2021 due to the dangers posed by the coronavirus.

High school sports in V.S., all of Nassau County postponed to 2021

Nassau County High School student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 to compete in sports. At an emergency meeting held the morning of Aug. 26, Nassau school superintendents voted to postpone … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Peter Belfiore | 8/27/20

The Covid-19 crisis has interrupted instruction at many local flight schools. Above, a view of Republic Airport in Farmingdale.

Covid-19 grounding many student pilots

“When Covid-19 hit, survival intuition became important for everyone because individual lives and livelihoods were immediately at stake,” said Bianca Baldwin, head of admissions and … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 8/24/20

Gyms in New York have been given the go-ahead to reopen Monday, according to an executive order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Gyms gear up for reopening in Valley Stream

With the official ok from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, gyms across the state will be able to reopen on Monday, Aug. 24 for the first time since their closure in mid March in a bid to stop the spread of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/21/20

Town of Hempstead launches mobile Covid-19 testing initiative

Town of Hempstead officials, along with members of Northwell Health, announced Friday the launch of Covid-19 mobile testing locations. The initiative is intended to provide increased testing to … more

8/21/20

Tito Velasquez, of Valley Stream, emerged from the Stern Family Rehabilitation Center in Manhasset on Monday with his wife, Juana, and brother, Humberto, after 111 days of treatment for Covid-19. Doctors had not expected him to survive.

Valley Streamer goes home after 111 days with Covid-19

Tito Velasquez’s skin had turned blue when he stumbled into LIJ Valley Stream on April 28, his doctors said. He was suffering from Covid-19, and his blood oxygenation was 11 percent, which … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/20/20

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