Girls in Daisy Troop 2064 worked hard to beautify the Best Market shopping center on Dogwood Avenue in Franklin Square on Sept. 29.
They dug out old dirt from the center’s nearly 20 …
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By Melissa Koenig
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10/13/20
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Members of the Baldwin Civic Association, local residents and elected officials celebrated last Saturday as they unveiled the new gazebo and brick walkway in the Baldwin Community Garden, which was …
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By Bridget Downes
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6/25/20
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Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing.
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5/15/20
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 2144 recently donated their remaining boxes of cookies to the employees of Stop & Shop in Baldwin.
“These heroes have been feeding our community throughout …
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5/9/20
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Jim Adelis spent much of his life giving back to the community, and never sought praise. His actions were so far-reaching that they even surprised his wife, Lucy.
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By Mike Smollins
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4/14/20
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Five Girl Scouts from Troop 1268 learned basic carpentry skills on Feb. 20, when they volunteered with Rescuing Families, Inc.
The Franklin Square-based nonprofit rebuilds homes for those in need. …
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/27/20
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The Island Park Civic Association hosted its 11th annual Love Your Troops Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Bridgeview Yacht Club on Feb. 8.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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2/20/20
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American Legion Post 1282 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick to salute those in the community who have answered the call to service.Auxiliary Unit …
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11/14/19
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The black bear suddenly appeared as if it were an apparition. It was tugging on a rope that suspended our duffle bag full of food high in a tree, a good distance from our lean-to. All at once the line snapped . . .
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8/23/19
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About 500 scouts, troop leaders and parents spent the weekend on the Village Green for Valley Stream’s annual Camporee.
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By Melissa Koenig
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6/13/19
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