Dean Cooper did not have a normal journey to the Boy Scouts. He began with the Scouts at age 14, a few years later than most members get their start. Nevertheless, he is well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming an Eagle Scout. more

There’s been a lot of activity going on at Malverne American Legion Post #44, thanks to prospective Eagle Scout, David Matos. Matos, 18, a Valley Stream Central High School senior, was in the … more

In pursuit of Eagle Scout rank, Daniel Bosko recently spearheaded a project to repaint address numbers on curbs in front of 213 homes in Valley Stream. Bosko, 17, led a group of 19 youths ages 12 … more

Ellen Coook, one of the Wantagh Preservation Society’s trustees and program chairwoman, was 26 years old in September of 1966 when the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station was moved to another location in the community. The little red house, built in 1885, was slated for destruction when the Babylon branch was being elevated throughout the mid-20th century. But thanks to Margaret Aiken — whose civic group, the earliest incarnation of the Preservation Society that was colloquially referred to as Margy and her Steamrollers — the station was donated to the new nonprofit group and moved a few blocks north to 1700 Wantagh Ave. more

“I worked for Merrill Lynch, which was located on the 23rd floor of the south tower. I was shopping at a drug store in the lobby of the tower. It was a Tuesday, and I was scheduled to start … more

Mark Reyes, a recent graduate of Kennedy High School in Bellmore, already knew that he wanted to help brighten one special building when he prepared for his Eagle Scout project with Troop 225 last month. 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

Michael Duncklee’s scouting career has spanned more than a decade, and it ended with him achieving the highest honor. more

When most Boy Scouts earn their Eagle rank, they have a huge ceremony just for themselves. Patrick Drummond and Christian Wendt decided to celebrate the accomplishment together, and 135 guests joined them at their Court of Honor ceremony at the Seaford American Legion on June 11. more

After watching his older brother give back to the community, John Vaiano wanted to do the same. The 13-year-old Boy Scout from Troop 96 recently completed a community service project at the Wantagh Public Library, beautifying the flower bed adjacent to the parking lot. more