Keyword: Eagle Scout
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It takes a certain type of person to achieve Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. One must possess certain qualifications and qualities, such as trustworthiness, honor, bravery and many more. … more
Most people had tucked themselves inside, away from the oppressive heat, as New York faced a five-day heat wave set to shatter records in August 2021. James Keeney, on the other hand, a member of Boy Scout Troop 230 in Oceanside for 13 years, was out in the sun, working hard on the final project he needed to complete to achieve his Eagle rank, which earned him a prestigious nomination as the top Eagle Scout in Nassau County by the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5199. more
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5199 of Oceanside needs to  replace its long-neglected roof and on July 2, asked the community to help chip in at a community barbecue event. more
Since Arthur R. Eldred was conferred as America’s first Eagle Scout, representatives from Rockville Centre have aggressively laid claim to the village being his home. more
It has long been known that legendary local Arthur R. Eldred was the first Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. There is some dispute, however, as to where Eldred was from.  more
Two Oceanside High School students supported veterans of the armed forces with their Eagle Scout projects. more
Boy Scout Troop 303 of Oceanside was formed in 1954. On June 12 they honored their 100th Eagle Scout when four Scouts were recognized in a Court of Honor, Franciso Zuart, Thomas Brussell, Joseph … more
It’s rare for anyone entering the Boy Scouts to earn the Eagle rank. It’s even more rare for a boy to attain scouting’s highest honor at the young age of 13. more
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos congratulates Eagle Scouts Daniel Kaiser and Anthony Capellupo of Boy Scout Troop #332 as they are honored for achieving the highest rank in scouting.  … more
The 100th anniversary parade for the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred, from Boy Scout Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. more
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