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Island Park Boy Scout Troop 312 has been an active part of the community for many years. They have carried the colors proudly at many community events, helped clean up the beachfront and the … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/16/15

Marlon Polycarpe, 16, put a stone adorned with a plaque near the spot where Zachary Ranftle died a year ago.

Scouts keep boy’s memory alive

Friday marks one year since a driver took a right turn that he wasn’t supposed to be behind the wheel to take, and the life of a bright and popular Valley Stream 12-year-old was taken with it. For Zachary Ranftle’s fellow Boy Scouts in Troop 109, grieving his loss has included creating permanent reminders of his life. more

By Micah Danney | 12/9/15

Cory Levy received his Eagle Scout pin from his father, Ken, at his Court of Honor Ceremony on Nov. 28 at the Seaford American Legion.

Top honor for Seaford Scout

The Boy Scout who constructed a gazebo dedicated to slain ATF agent John Capano is now an Eagle Scout. Cory Levy received scouting’s highest honor in a ceremony at the Seaford American Legion on Nov. 28, where he was joined by about 80 family members, friends, fellow Scouts, elected officials and community leaders. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/8/15

Boy Scouts from Troop 656 cleaned up the grounds of Christ Lutheran Church on Nov. 21.

Scouts spruce up church grounds

Boy Scout Troop 656 and Christ Lutheran Church have a partnership dating back more than 50 years. Recently, the Scouts decided to thank their sponsoring organization by cleaning up the church grounds on Island Road in Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/2/15

Christopher Ho, second from left, and Matthew, were congratulated on becoming Eagle Scouts by their parents, Tom and Mary, and Assemblyman Dave McDonough.

Brothers earn their Eagle rank together

As brothers, Matthew and Christopher Ho shared a lot growing up. Now, they share one of the most prestigious honors any young man can earn — Eagle Scout. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/2/15

Kristine Mazerese, left, and Seren Tuzun were thanked by the staff of T&F Deli and Pork for cleaning up the area outside the store.

Girl Scouts clean up Hempstead Turnpike

Members of Girl Scout Troop 1257 in Franklin Square joined other local troops to clean up sections of Hempstead Turnpike last Saturday. Christie McKenna, the troop’s leader, and Lisa Mazerese … more

By Steve Smirti | 11/27/15

sabella Surace, left, and Olivia Gonsobski, both 10, were among the volunteers who sorted donations last Sunday for the Thanksgiving food drive at St. Frances de Chantal Church.

No family left unfed

“Everyone deserves to be treated the same on the holidays,” Miss Wantagh ambassador Emma Carey said. And that is exactly what the Miss Wantagh Court and Wantagh Boy Scout Troop 96 plan to do this holiday season. With cold weather settling in and Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, these youth organizations have decided to give back to the community in a big way with Operation: No Family left Unfed. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 11/17/15

Katherine Zammit, 15, a rising junior at East Meadow High School, was inspired by her brother, David, 14, to host weekly summer classes for children who require special needs to earn her Gold Award.

Girl Scout is breaking down barriers

When contemplating a project to pursue for her Gold Award, Katherine Zammit said she recalled the advice she received from her scout leaders — choose a topic that inspires you. Immediately, she thought of her brother. more

By David Weingrad | 8/19/15

Girl Scouts Francesca Melisi, 14, left, and Gia Cerulli, 14, both of Malverne, planted the tree in memory of Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School student Zachary Ranftle.

Girls reflect on Scout project that honored boy

North High School students Francesca Melisi and Gia Cerulli, both 14 and from Malverne, took on a tough subject for the project that would earn them the Girl Scouts’ Silver Award, the … more

By Micah Danney | 8/13/15

Eagle Scout Joseph Letteri, of Seaford, was presented with a citation by State Sen. Michael Venditto at his Court of Honor ceremony last month.

Seaford Eagle Scout continues family legacy

Following in the footsteps of his brothers, Joseph Lettieri has earned the highest honor in the Boy Scouts. Lettieri, 18, is Seaford’s newest Eagle Scout following his Court of Honor ceremony on July 25. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/12/15

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