Valley Stream Herald

05/27/2026

As families across New York observe Older Americans Month this May, conversations about aging, caregiving and financial security are becoming more urgent than ever. Yet for many households, discussions about estate planning and long-term care remain uncomfortable, postponed until a crisis forces decisions to the surface.

For husband-and-wife attorneys Rob and Sharon Hoskins of Hoskins Life & Legacy Planning, P.C., those difficult conversations are exactly the ones families need to start having now — before illness, incapacity or loss creates confusion and conflict.

Read more here: https://www.liherald.com/stories/hoskins-estate-planning-elderly,222642?

05/27/2026

Knicks fans, we want to hear from you! 🏀🟠🔵

With the New York Knicks heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, the Valley Stream Herald is looking to feature local fans celebrating this historic moment.

Send us:
📸 Photos of you, your family, or friends in Knicks gear
🗣️ Your thoughts on the team’s incredible playoff run and what this achievement means to you

Submissions can be sent through Facebook Messenger or emailed to [email protected]

We may feature your photos and comments in an upcoming story spotlighting Valley Stream’s Knicks pride!

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

👗👔 Green Acres Prepares Students for Prom

Green Acres Mall brought together local students, families and retailers for its first-ever Prom Event on April 25, transforming the shopping center into a celebration of prom season with fashion, music and community engagement.

The afternoon event featured a live runway show showcasing prom styles from Windsor and Raphael, with student models from the Valley Stream Central High School District presenting a variety of formal looks, including gowns and modern suiting options.

The Wardrobe Therapist served as the emcee and stylist for the event, guiding students through the runway presentations and offering fashion commentary throughout the show.

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Green Acres Mall hosted its first Prom Event, featuring Valley Stream student models, formalwear retailers, giveaways and a runway show celebrating prom season.

05/18/2026

🌊 South High School Receives $850,000 for Shoreline Stabilization Project

An $850,000 federal funding award will help Valley Stream South High School move forward with a long-planned shoreline stabilization project designed to stop worsening erosion along Valley Stream Creek that school officials say threatens athletic facilities, maintenance buildings and other campus infrastructure.

The funding, secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process by Rep. Laura Gillen, will support repairs along the northern edge of the campus, where years of erosion and storm damage have steadily narrowed the distance between the creek and school property.

The project is intended to protect areas including the track and football field, scoreboard, north parking lot and storage buildings from future damage and flooding during severe weather events.

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Federal award secured by Rep. Laura Gillen will help protect athletic fields, buildings and campus infrastructure from Valley Stream Creek erosion

05/17/2026

👨‍⚕️ LIJ Nurse Brandon Brower Grows into Leadership Role

As National Nurses Week highlights the important role of these healthcare workers across the country each May, recognition for nurses like Brandon Brower should extend well beyond a single week.

Brower, 28, has spent the past six years building his career at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital, growing from a critical care patient care associate to an assistant nurse manager overseeing multiple critical care units.

This year, Brower was nominated for Northwell Health’s Truly Awards in both the initiative and collaborative categories.

Outside the hospital, Brower has worked to strengthen ties with the community through a beach cleanup initiative he launched in Long Beach last year.

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From childhood hospital patient to assistant nurse manager at LIJ Valley Stream, Brandon Brower has built a nursing career centered on compassion, teamwork and community service.

05/16/2026

The Long Island Rail Road shut down service early Saturday after five railroad unions went on strike following the expiration of a federally mandated cooling-off period. Valley Stream commuters shared their thoughts with the Herald about it's impact.

https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/valley-stream-commuters-react-long-island-rail-road-operations-halted-by-strike,222421

05/14/2026

With a possible Long Island Rail Road strike looming, the Valley Stream Herald wants to hear from local commuters.

How would an LIRR strike impact your daily life? Would you have trouble getting to work, school, medical appointments or into New York City? We especially want to hear from first responders, restaurant workers, doormen, healthcare workers and others who rely on the railroad to commute.

Would you use shuttle buses, work remotely, drive instead or make other arrangements?

Send your reactions, photos and contact information to [email protected] for possible inclusion in an upcoming story.

Headshots and photos at local stations are encouraged.

05/12/2026

🍭 The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce Hosts Food Truck Festival Fun

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first food truck festival of the season, drawing community members to the pool parking lot at Hendrickson Park for a full day of food, music and activities.

Held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 2, the event featured a lineup of food trucks offering a wide range of options. Participating vendors included Tornado Potato, Love Coffee, Mama Mia What a Taco, Rockin Roast, Good Food, Coal House Grill, Pelican SnoBalls, Pupusa City, Nothin Bundt Cakes and Dominick’s Chicken Fingers.

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The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce hosted its first food truck festival of the season, featuring vendors, music and activities.