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The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Most Valley streamers the Herald talked to reacted positively to the legalization of recreational marijuana use in New York state.

Valley Streamers react to state legalization of recreational marijuana use

New York state on Wednesday legalized recreational marijuana use in New York — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/1/21

While still awaiting funds from the second round of federal stimulus, Anthony DiStefano, co-owner of the Valbrook Diner, said he would definitely be applying for assistance from the latest aid package.

New round of federal aid is on its way to Valley Stream businesses, schools

With the recent signing of the $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package — the third round of economic stimulus since the coronavirus pandemic began last March — New York is due … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/26/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Should Cuomo stay or should he go?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under increasing pressure to step aside or resign while investigations into sexual harassment accusations by four women and his administration's handling of data Covid-19 deaths at nursing homes last year are carried out by State Attorney General Letitia James and the Assembly. more

By Herald Staff | 3/16/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman is the county's GOP pick to oppose Nassau County Executive Laura Curran in November.

Blakeman to oppose Curran for Nassau County executive

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, who represents the 3rd Council District, is the pick of the Nassau County Republicans to run against County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, in November. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/15/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will not step down, despite the growing chorus of state lawmakers calling on him to do so because of sexual harassment accusations against him.

Long Island state senators call on Cuomo to 'step aside' because of harassment accusations

Five members of the Long Island State Senate delegation — all Democrats — Friday signed a statement calling on Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, to step aside while a series of sexual … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/12/21

New York American Water’s Starfire Court facility in Valley Stream. The state is looking into the feasibility of a public takeover of NYAW.

Valley Streamers react to possible public water takeover

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Peter Belfiore | 2/12/21

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.

Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial

Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

The village board is set to vote on making May 21 a public hearing for the proposed townhouses on Wallace Court.

Village board mulls vote on Wallace Court project

The Village of Valley Stream Board of Trustees is set to vote on whether to set May 21 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed townhouses at 1 Wallace Court on March 19 at 7 p.m. “In … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/8/18

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