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Valley Stream elementary districts hold reorganization votes

With the results of June’s Board of Education and budget votes finalized, Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts held their reorganization meetings this week, during which … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/10/20

Valley Stream artist Mike Stanko with is wife Karen Zang at the Alfred Van Loen gallery in Huntington. With museums and galleries open to limited attendance, he said he looks forward to returning.

Valley Streamers uncertain as Phase Four gets underway on Long Island

Long Island began Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. There is still no word whether the state’s 700 public school districts could return to … more

By Nicole Alcindor and Scott Brinton | 7/10/20

The Rev. David Regan, who is now pastor of St. Gertrude’s Church in Bayville, said he looks forward to beginning his duties at Holy Name of Mary in August.

A new pastor at Holy Name

“God wants everyone to be on an adventure with him, and when you receive Jesus into your life, you receive the greatest gift and in turn become a wonderful gift to others,” said the Rev. … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 7/9/20

Hofstra University officials have moved the Thomas Jefferson statue from its original location in front of the student center to an academic building across the street.

Hofstra moves Jefferson statue amid outcries

By Visvajit Sriramrajan A statue of Thomas Jefferson, which has stood in front of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Student Center for more than 20 years, has been relocated to Emily Lowe … more

7/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Seaford, Wantagh open under state's Phase 4

More businesses in Seaford and Wantagh opened up under the state's Phase 4 rules this week, but the fanfare was somewhat muted, since the hamlets have few of the businesses most likely to benefit. more

By Scott Brinton and Timothy Denton | 7/6/20

The District 13 Board of Education is seeking a revote on its 2020-21 spending plan after making more than $880,000 in cuts.

District 13 seeks another vote on spending plan, makes more than $880k in cuts

After Valley Stream Elementary School District 13 voters defeated a roughly $55.3 million 2020-21 budget proposal on June 16, district officials are returning with more than $880,000 in spending … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/2/20

A rendering of the 17-unit luxury apartment building proposed for the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Cochran Place. The developer is seeking tax breaks from the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency, after the village zoning board approved the project over the protests of Nassau County planners.

Town IDA weighs tax breaks for Roosevelt Ave. apartments

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency is considering tax breaks, including a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes agreement, for a proposed $5 million, 17-unit luxury apartment development … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/2/20

Three-year-old Linden Shamey sipped on a honey stick at last year’s farmer’s market in Valley Stream. The market is returning once again on July 9.

Valley Stream farmer's market returns July 9

After a delay from uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, the Valley Stream farmer’s market will be returning to the Hendrickson Park pool parking lot on July 9, and will continue every … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

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