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Valley Stream Troop 369 Boy Scouts, leaders and volunteers worked at the new dog park last Saturday to put the finishing touches on a variety of projects.

Workin' at the Valley Stream Dog Park [Photo gallery]

A pair of Boy Scouts from Troop 369 worked on their community service projects on April 14 at the new Valley Stream Dog Park, set to open the first weekend in May. more

4/19/12

Nolan Travis, fourth from left, was presented with a certificate by Councilman Gary Hudes, third from left, on behalf of Supervisor Kate Murray.

Scout earns Eagle rank

East Meadow High School senior Nolan Travis was honored by family, friends and local politicians at Calvary Lutheran Church on March 4 for earning his Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. more

By: Shannon Koehle | 3/16/12

Peter Zullo of VFW Post 44 presents a citation to new Eagle Scout Thomas Wilk.

Boy Scout achieves a lifelong dream

When he was a young boy in the scouts, Thomas Wilk watched as the older boys climbed the stage in the Grace United Methodist School gymnasium, where they were celebrated for earning their Eagle rank. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/12

Peter Zullo of the American Legion presented Thomas Wilk with a good citizenship citation.

Boy Scout achieves a life-long dream

When he was a young boy in the scouts, Thomas Wilk watched as the older boys climbed the stage in the Grace United Methodist School gymnasium, where they were celebrated for earning their Eagle … more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/13/12

W.H. Boy Scout now an Eagle

Upon receiving his Eagle Scout honors, Mark Defilippis, of West Hempstead Troop 240, pinned his mom, Susan, and dad, Mark. Later, his grandmother, Rosalie Norton, presented Mark with a citation. more

3/7/12

A suit alleges that children bullied a fellow student at BOCES’s Eagle Avenue Middle School in West Hempstead and staff members did nothing to protect him.

Mother sues BOCES for son's bullying

Just weeks after the Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services made headlines for announcing plans to vacate the West Hempstead building where it has operated a middle school for nearly … more

Lee Landor | 3/7/12

BOCES recently told West Hemsptead school district officials that it will vacate the Eagle Avenue building next summer, taking about $500,000 in revenue with it.

BOCES to vacate W.H. building in 2013

Declining enrollment is forcing Nassau BOCES to terminate its lease with the West Hempstead school district, and as of June 2013 it will vacate the Eagle Avenue building it has occupied and used as a … more

Lee Landor | 2/22/12

Jesse Oppenheimer, top, is one of seven Valley Stream North wrestlers headed to this weekend's Nassau County championships.

Seven VSN wrestlers advance

Senior Shane Saltzman will lead a group of at least seven Valley Stream North wrestlers at this weekend’s Nassau County Division I championships after capturing last Saturday’s qualifying tournament 132-pound at Plainedge. more

Tony Bellissimo | 2/8/12

Valley Stream Central's Eriq Williams, who had 16 points, drives against Calhoun's Brian Downey during last Friday's Conference AA-II game.

VSC beats Calhoun, closer to playoffs

Sparked by the inside play of junior Xavier Grier (eight points, 12 rebounds) and sophomore Eriq Williams (16 points) and strong perimeter play by senior Michael Russo, visiting Valley Stream Central knocked off Calhoun, 57-42, last Friday night to capture a crucial battle in Conference AA-II boys’ basketball. more

Steve Siniski | 2/1/12

Valley Stream scout seeks volunteers

My name is Peter Marin and I am a resident of Valley Stream. Currently I am a Life Scout in Troop 369, working on my community service project to advance to the rank of Eagle Scout. more

1/26/12