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Valley Streamer builds tool shed for homeless veterans

Kevin Donoghue didn’t quite know what to expect when he undertook the task of managing Boy Scouts Troop 116 as it built a shed for former war heroes at the United Veterans Beacon House in Freeport … more

By Mike Smollins | 10/26/16

Jack B. Friedman- Chairman of the Jewish Committee on Scouting congratulates four Eagle Scouts - Thomas Brussell, Stephen Daskalakis, Joseph Kocaj and Francisco Zuart.

Scout Troop honors 100th Eagle and 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

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 6/29/16

New Eagle Scout Mike Duncklee was joined by his family, sister Amanda, mother Norma, father Michael, and brother Eddie at the his Court of Honor ceremony on June 25.

Eagle Scout gives back to Seaford church

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/29/16

New Eagle Scouts Christian Wendt, left, and Patrick Drummond, right, were joined by Scoutmaster Jim Hayden at their Court of Honor ceremony on June 11 at the American Legion.

Friends become Eagle Scouts together in Seaford

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/21/16

New Eagle Scout Nathaniel Lettieri, left, was congratulated by his brothers, who also are Eagle Scouts, Philip, Vincent, Quentin and Joseph at his Court of Honor ceremony on June 4.

Seaford family boasts five Eagle Scouts

Five brothers, five Eagle Scouts. That’s the case for the Lettieri family, of Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

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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