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A night of celebration capped by a hard-fought victory. That was what the Lynbrook High School football team experienced last Friday night, playing its first game on a new synthetic-turf field at Marion Street Elementary School. The Owls christened the new playing surface with a 20-15 come-from-behind victory over Conference III rival Bethpage. more

Andrew Coen | 10/1/13

Edmond Weiss, fourth from left, was recently honored by the Town of Hempstead for earning his Eagle rank. From left are Theodore Roosevelt Council of Boy Scouts CEO Jay Garee, Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Donna Ceravolo, Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Girl Scouts of Nassau County President Wanda Jackson and Theodore Roosevelt Council Commissioners Salvatore Ciampo and Eric Anderson.

Valley Stream Boy Scout reaches the top

It wasn’t until he was 17 years when Edmond Weiss decided he wanted to become an Eagle Scout. With only a year left to meet the requirements, he succeeded. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/25/13

Shaun Powers recently became an Eagle Scout and is planning a Court of Honor ceremony for September.

Scout overcomes the odds to make Eagle

Shaun Powers is no stranger to adversity. He is also quite familiar with perseverance. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/25/13

John Heverin, left, and his wife Ann, right, expressed pride in their son Sean, center, after he completed his Eagle Scout project.

Eagle Scout project beautifies 9/11 memorial

Merokean Sean Heverin completed his Eagle Scout project after more than a year of planning. Heverin, 16, chose to clean up the 9/11 memorial on Hewlett Avenue in Merrick. more

Christine Maguire | 6/28/13

Senior Seth Williams scored in all three jumping events, including a win in the High Jump, to help Valley Stream Central to the Division 1B title.

Central boys’ track captures another division crown

The Valley Stream Central boys’ track team, led by a standout core of upperclassmen, made waves in the Long Island high school track world this season by taking home the Division 1B championship. more

By Anthony Parelli and Brian Croce | 6/27/13

Peter Marin became the 38th Eagle Scout in the history of Boy Scout Troop 369 on June 1.

Decade of hard work pays off for scout

Becoming an Eagle Scout requires hundreds, if not thousands of hours of commitment to earn merit badges, complete a community service project, attend meetings and fill out lots of paperwork. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/12/13

Principal Anthony Mignella wasn’t dry for very long after he climbed into the dunk tank.

Memorial makes a splash

Memorial Junior High School’s administration took one for the team. In an effort to raise money for a new electronic sign, three school leaders took a seat in a dunk tank on a recent Friday afternoon. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/29/13

VSC tennis continues success

It’s unlikely any opponents will take Valley Stream Central lightly on the tennis courts ever again. The Eagles, who won Conference IV in 2011 and landed atop Conference III a year ago, continued to make a name for themselves this spring by finishing as runners-up in Conference II with an overall record of 12-4. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/28/13

Troop 109 Boy Scouts Thomas Walsh, left, and Timothy Sarro were awarded the Eagle rank at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 18.

Valley Stream scouts complete their trail to Eagle

Out of every 100 boys who join the scouts, only four will earn the Eagle rank. This honor, received by so few, was bestowed upon two Valley Stream Boy Scouts last Saturday afternoon at a Court of Honor ceremony. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

Hewlett celebrated last Friday night after Jared Strauss scored in the final second to give it a 10-9 win over Bethpage.

Hewlett beats Bethpage at buzzer

For the second time in three games, Hewlett’s boys’ lacrosse team used some late heroics to earn a thrilling victory. Freshman Jared Strauss deflected a pass from junior Jimmy Anderson with a second remaining last Friday night to give the Bulldogs a wild 10-9 win over Bethpage. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/7/13

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