Valley Stream Herald

09/24/2025

09/14/2025

The first day of school in Valley Stream was filled with excitement and energy as students from Howell Road, Wheeler Avenue, Willow Road, and James A. Dever Elementary Schools stepped into a new year of learning and growth.

From the warm "Welcome Back" signs to the smiles of both students and staff, the 2025-26 school year is off to a strong start.

It’s a year full of promise, community, and the joy of reconnecting with friends and teachers. 💙

Here’s to another amazing school year! 📚

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Valley Stream Union Free District 13 elementary schools opened Sept. 3, with students reuniting, meeting teachers, and starting the 2025-26 school year.

09/14/2025

For Valley Stream native Joanne Ameruoso, the fight against breast cancer is deeply personal.

After losing her mother to the disease, Ameruoso channeled her grief into action, raising awareness and funds for research.

From organizing events like “Pickleball for a Cause” to writing her memoir Faith Over Fear, Joanne’s journey is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Join her at the upcoming “Give Breast Cancer the Boot” fundraiser on Sept. 19th in Lynbrook, where she’s combining fun, education, and community to support breast cancer research. 🙌💃

Find out more about Ameruoso’s mission, her work with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and how YOU can get involved in the fight against breast cancer. 🌸

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Valley Stream advocate Joanne Ameruoso raises funds, shares her memoir, and spreads awareness about breast cancer and Lynch syndrome prevention.

09/05/2025

Plan your future today at the Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Arthur J. Conte, Esq. HYL Conte Law, PLLC.

Learn how to achieve peace of mind through successful estate planning.
- Build a plan for life’s uncertainties
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📍This FREE event will take place Friday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre.

For more details, visit https://SEPTEXPO.eventbrite.com

09/05/2025

Ilana Greenberg, 17, broke the Guinness World Record for Most Decimal Places of Pi Recited in One Minute on Aug. 3, rapidly repeating from memory 426 digits, in the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library’s courtyard.

“I’ve always loved math and the STEM subjects” — science, technology and engineering as well as math — and particularly during the pandemic, I got a renewed interest in it,” Greenberg said. “I had a lot of extra time on my hands, so I decided, as a personal challenge, to start memorizing the digits of pi” — the mathematical ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.

For more details, visit https://www.liherald.com/fivetowns/stories/valley-stream-teen-breaks-pi-world-record,217065?

📸: Courtesy Sheera Greenberg

09/03/2025

Valley Stream is celebrating 100 years! 🌳 ❤️

Do you have any old photos from around the village?

Businesses, family members, parks, etc. Share them with us!

Did you meet your partner at Valley Stream Central, North, or South high school? Share your story with the paper!

Did you graduate from Valley Stream Central, North, or South? Send your graduating class photo with the year!

Reach out to Abbey and Angelina for more details. Comment, DM or send us your submissions! [email protected], [email protected] by 9/12 📰

08/22/2025

📰 Valley Stream UFSD 13 has named Gary Gentles as its new assistant superintendent for business and operations. Read more about his background and what he brings to the role. 🏫

Read here: https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/valley-stream-ufsd-13-appoints-gary-gentles,217001?

Gary Gentles joins Valley Stream UFSD 13 as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, bringing financial leadership and operational expertise to the district.

08/22/2025

📰 🎒 Back-to-school fun is coming to Green Acres Mall — and we've got all the details! From free backpacks to family-friendly activities, check out what’s happening this weekend in our latest story!

Read here: https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/green-acres-mall-to-hosts-back-to-school-bash,216996?

Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream is celebrating families with its Back-to-School Bash, featuring entertainment, donations, and over 1,400 free backpacks for students.

08/19/2025

Want to get your business involved in our Centennial Special Section? 🎇 Details below!

08/17/2025

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital is working towards achieving Magnet designation, the highest standard of nursing excellence 🌟. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional patient care through outstanding nursing staff 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️.

“We are proud to showcase the dedication and collaboration of our nursing team,” said Renee Sanchez, RN. As part of the application process, the hospital invites feedback from patients, staff, and the community 📣.

Submit comments by Sept. 21 to help support this important milestone.

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Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital is seeking Magnet recognition, a honor for nursing excellence, and invites public feedback by Sept. 21.

08/17/2025

Michael Gay, a 17-year-old Scout from Valley Stream, helped establish the Valley Stream Community Garden 🌱, raising over $3,000 and organizing more than 40 volunteers 👥. The garden is already making a difference, with produce donated to local food pantries 🥕.

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Michael Gay, a Valley Stream Scout, raised over $3,000 and rallied 40 volunteers to improve the new community garden, supporting local sustainability and food access.

08/05/2025

BREAKING ‼ Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. resigned during Tuesday's town board meeting, and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti was appointed as the interim supervisor.

“I want to say what an honor and a privilege and a friendship all of you have been. And to the residents, you have always been very kind to me,” said Clavin, "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve all of you. Even the critics have been the nicest people in the world to me. And I wish all of you the greatest success, and God bless you and God bless America.”

For more details, visit https://www.liherald.com/stories/hempstead-supervisor-resigns,216626?

📸: Courtesy Town of Hempstead