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David DeRienzo already completed one part of his project by raising the garden beds to allow the growth of root vegetables.

TBT garden gets TLC from Eagle Scout candidate

David DeRienzo, a senior at General Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown, has a busy schedule, between working as a barista at a Starbucks in Seaford and leading his school’s Key Club as president. Adding to his list of to-do’s, the Eagle Scout candidate, a member of Troop 330, is taking on an extensive project in the garden at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/8/21

Jack Friedfertig, middle, helped Councilman Christopher Carini, left, and Legislator Steve Rhoads during the most recent Personal Protective Equipment Drive.

Boy Scout’s big brain aids collection drive

Inclement weather did not stop ingenuity on last Saturday as Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and Town of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini hosted another Personal Protective Equipment … more

4/22/20

Looking back on Adirondack days

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 . . . more

8/23/19

The Cub Scouts of Wantagh Pack 96 proudly wore their 100th-anniversary commemorative patches in the Fourth of July parade. Clockwise from left were Brad Loveland, William Sigler, Ari Schnitzer, Ethan and Jacob Moskowitz, Dylan Loveland, Anthony Toppi, James Kearney and Will Annese.

Wantagh celebrates 100 years of scouting

Scouting in Wantagh is 100 years old this year. In fact, the first Wantagh Boy Scouts of America unit — Troop 1 — was chartered on March 15, 1918, and sponsored by the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, on Wantagh Avenue. more

By Eden Laikin | 9/6/18

Scouting Crew 577 proudly displayed their crew number near the famous Alaskan pipeline during their trip to Alaska.

Wantagh-Seaford Scouting Crew ventures North to Alaska

From high adventure to serving the community while making new friends and memories in the Venturing Program, Crew 577 is not just a Scouting Crew — it’s a community. This past … more

By Danielle Agoglia | 11/1/17

Brendan McKenna, seated, was helped by volunteers, from left, Kieran McKenna, Logan von Runnen, Jack Bruno, Brendan von Runnen, Jack Bendetto and Carl Bloom in building three spirit benches for Wantagh’s elementary schools at the end of May.

Wantagh twins give back to the schools

Brendan and Kieran McKenna have been quite busy lately. The 13-year-old twins from Wantagh finished up their community service projects, in the hopes of becoming Eagle Scouts in the coming months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Troop 656 Boy Scouts, from left, John Metress, Matt Seaman, Luke Benedetto, James Seaman and Peter Rowan prepared the American Flag as the second annual Field of Honor was dedicated at the Wantagh Museum on May 29.

Wantagh honors veterans with Field of Honor

One hundred American flags are displayed outside the Wantagh Museum for the second annual Field of Honor, which wad dedicated during a ceremony on May 29. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/7/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Troop 96 Boy Scout Ben Schablin, right, officially became an Eagle Scout at a ceremony on April 30 at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church when he was joined by his father, Michael, and mother, Gerilyn Coccia.

Wantagh Eagle Scout grateful for support

As Ben Schablin continued to advance in the Boy Scouts, he looked at others earning their Eagle rank and thought, “I can do that.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/18/16

Diego Sanchez, of Wantagh Troop 189, was honored by County Legislator Rose Walker, far left, after becoming an Eagle Scout. He was joined by his parents, Maureen and Jose.

Troop 189 scout earns Eagle rank

Diego Sanchez, a Boy Scout with Wantagh Troop 189, recently attained his Eagle rank during a Court of Honor ceremony at Levittown Hall. He started his scouting career as a Tiger with Pack 376 and continued in Cub Scouts, earning the Arrow of Light Award. more

5/11/16

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