Five members of Boys Scouts Troop 336 were recognized as Eagle Scouts in a special Court of Honor ceremony at the Lynbrook Public Library on May 17. About 100 people filed into the atria at the library to watch the boys receive the honor.
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By Mike Smollins
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5/25/17
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Four Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop 2033 were tasked with solving a concern within their community to earn their Silver Award. Taking into account Valley Stream’s diversity, these Girl Scouts decided to research and present Valley Stream’s different religions’ practices to their peers on April 3 to foster understanding amongst people of different faiths.
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By Melissa Koenig
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4/26/17
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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.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/30/17
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Island Park’s Daisy Troop 2190 took its first field trip to South Point Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Feb. 8, where they performed Valentine’s Day songs for a couple dozen of the facility’s seniors.
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By Ben Strack
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2/14/17
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The Island Park Civic Association hosted the Love Your Troops Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Bridgeview Yacht Club last Saturday, which honored three hometown heroes who have served in the military.
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By Ben Strack
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2/7/17
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Despite the winter snowstorm that dropped up to nine inches in some areas of Nassau County on Jan. 7, members and supporters of the Parish of St. Raphael’s Boy Scouts Troop 362 dressed to the nines to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary.
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By Stephany Reyes
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1/25/17
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A crowd of children, police and veterans gathered in the Dees’ Nursery parking lot on Dec. 5 to celebrate an annual tradition that has now reached its 13th year.
Each Christmas, Dees’ teams …
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By Peter Belfiore
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12/13/16
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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 …
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By Mike Smollins
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11/30/16
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Girl Scouts Troop 2011 in Valley Stream participated in “Operation Christmas Child” on Nov. 13 — a Samaritan’s Purse event that donates gifts to children around the holidays — for second year in a row.
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By Nick Ciccone
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11/30/16
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On Sept. 24, the Lynbrook Fire Department will host its annual Community Concert for the Troops to benefit the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior. Live music, food, soda, water …
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9/21/16
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