Valley Stream Herald

01/04/2026

🎶 Valley Stream District 24 Students Spread Holiday Cheer Through Music 🎶

Students across Valley Stream District 24 brought families together with festive holiday concerts at Robert W. Carbonaro School and Brooklyn Avenue School, showcasing performances.

From classic and contemporary holiday songs to playful moments and audience sing-alongs, the concerts celebrated student talent, creativity and the strong sense of community shared throughout the district during the holiday season.

Read more here:

https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/valley-stream-district-24-students-share-holiday-spirit-through-festive-school-concerts,219506?

Students in Valley Stream district 24 spread holiday cheer with festive concerts at Robert W. Carbonaro and Brooklyn Avenue schools.

01/03/2026

🚆 Valley Stream LIRR Station Renovation Completed 🚆

The MTA has completed a major renovation at the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, delivering new accessibility upgrades, safety improvements and state-of-good-repair work.

The project included a new elevator, escalator and staircase, upgraded lighting and signage, new security cameras, improved platforms, and enhanced sidewalks and crosswalks. More than $12 million in federal funding supported the improvements at one of the busiest stations on the LIRR.

Read more here:

https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/valley-stream-lirr-station-renovation-completed,219498?

The MTA has completed a major renovation at the Valley Stream LIRR station, adding accessibility upgrades, safety improvements and repairs.

01/02/2026

🏥 LIJ Valley Stream Earns Prestigious Magnet Designation 🏥

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital has earned its first-ever Magnet designation, the highest national recognition for nursing excellence awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide hold this distinction.

The achievement reflects years of preparation and recognizes excellence in nursing leadership, patient care, professional practice and clinical outcomes — marking a major milestone for the Valley Stream community.

“This is for our community — that they know they are getting excellent care every time they come here,” hospital president Jason Tan said.

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https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/lij-valley-stream-earns-first-magnet-designation,219496?

LIJ Valley Stream Hospital has earned its first Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence and patient care.

01/02/2026

🌟 Three South Shore Young Women Earn Eagle Scout Rank 🌟

Abigail Guiheen, Nina Munafo and Alexa Kosinski were honored with the prestigious Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony at Holy Name of Mary School in Valley Stream.

Their achievement is especially notable as fewer than 4% of Scouts nationwide — and less than 2% of girls — reach this rank.

Read more here:

https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/three-south-shore-young-women-earn-eagle-scout-rank,219493?

Three young women from the South Shore earned the rare Eagle Scout rank, marking a milestone for Troop 99 and girls in Scouting.

01/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Nichole Rojas — Valley Stream Herald’s 2025 Person of the Year! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Nichole Rojas as the Valley Stream Herald 2025 Person of the Year for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and positive impact on the community. Her commitment to service and making a difference truly embodies the spirit of Valley Stream.

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Nichole Rojas, program center coordinator of the Valley Stream Long Island Cares pantry, is named 2025 Person of the Year for her leadership and service.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

🎇 New year, fresh start! We’re asking the community: What is one thing you hope to do differently this year?

Want to be featured in the Herald? Email Abbey at [email protected] with the information or with additional questions!

Required information for participants:
First & last name
Age
Town you live in
Your answer (1–2 sentences)
A candid solo photo (photo credit required)

📅 Deadline: Friday, January 9

12/26/2025

❄️ Snow Is on the Way—Share Your Winter Moments! ❄️

With snowfall expected later today, The Valley Stream Herald wants to see how our community is enjoying the winter weather! Whether it’s kids playing in the snow, a peaceful snowy street, or your backyard transformed into a winter wonderland, we’d love to feature your photos in an upcoming issue.

📸 How to submit:
Email your snow photos to [email protected]
Please include your name and where the photo was taken.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we can’t wait to see Valley Stream through your lens! ☃️

12/17/2025

Valley Stream Central High School marked a new chapter for its long-running cosmetology program on Dec. 4, unveiling a fully renovated salon suite that students, staff, alumni, community partners and village representatives described as a major step forward for hands-on career education.

The program, part of the district for 55 years, last underwent renovation two decades ago. Karen Glasgow, who has over 30 years of experience in cosmetology and has served as the department’s instructor for the past five years, leads the students through their training in the updated space.

“The entire Salon Suite was renovated, and we now have a newly renovated space where we can do face,” Glasgow said. “Facial is an important part of cosmetology. So, now we have a separate space.”

Read more here: https://www.liherald.com/valleystream/stories/valley-stream-central-unveils-renovated-cosmetology-suite,219164?

12/12/2025

"For many people, the thought of estate planning brings a wave of uncertainty with complicated legal terms, difficult decisions and the uneasy feeling of confronting “what happens when.” But for Hoskins Life & Legacy Planning, it’s not just about what happens after you’re gone, it’s about protecting your peace while you’re living."

Read more at the link below!

For many people, the thought of estate planning brings a wave of uncertainty with complicated legal terms, difficult decisions and the uneasy feeling of confronting “what happens when.” But for Hoskins Life & Legacy Planning, it’s not just about what happens after you’re gone, it’s about p...

12/05/2025

The holidays shine brighter on Long Island. This season, Discover Long Island invites you to explore your own backyard and celebrate with local events, festive traditions, and moments that make the season truly special. From waterfront parades to cozy wineries and dazzling light displays, Suffolk County is where hometown magic meets holiday wonder.

Read more at the link below!

The holidays shine brighter on Long Island. This season, Discover Long Island invites you to explore your own backyard and celebrate with local events, festive traditions, and moments that make the season truly special. From waterfront parades to cozy wineries and dazzling light displays, Suffolk Co...

12/02/2025

For 18 years, Angelik Bell has spent the weekend before Thanksgiving making sure families in her community have what they need for the holiday.

This year the Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital nurse case manager held the annual turkey giveaway in her own Uniondale backyard for the first time. Though the event has long been a tradition for her family, held for 17 years at Bell’s mothers home, hosting it herself symbolized her step into a role of service demonstrated for her by mother Joanna Richards.

Read more here: https://www.liherald.com/stories/lij-valley-stream-nurse-continues-turkey-tradition,218870

📸: Courtesy Northwell Health