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News Nearby: Student Takes Top Prize, Lemonade Stand for a Good Cause
News from the surrounding communities.
While you've been busy checking out the top news on Wantagh-Seaford Patch, a lot has been going on in nearby communities that's worth mentioning.
Here's a look:
Farmingdale Student Takes Top Prize
Farmingdale's Northside Elementary School student Hiram Cowhey took to the ice and took first place in figure skating at the 2013 State Games of America competition, which wrapped up Aug. 4. Click here for more.
Lemonade Stand Profits to Help Build Rain Garden at Parkway School
East Meadow Girl Scout Troop 1169 will hold a lemonade stand Aug. 31 to raise funds to build a rain garden at Parkway School. The stand will be set up at A Taste of Home Bakery in N. Bellmore between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Click here for more.
Merrick Woman Creates Anti-Bullying Musical
Lyle Cogen of Merrick will be touring her one-woman musical, "Sticks & Stones," this fall to help children identify, respond to and prevent bullying behaviors. Click here for more.
Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam
Nassau County Police have issued a phone scam warning after receiving an increase in calls from residents who have been victimized. Click here for more.
North Bellmore Boy Receives State Senate Liberty Medal
David Collins, an 11-year-old North Bellmore resident who rescued a boy from drowning at a graduation party in June, was presented the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. Click here for more.
Village Residents Weigh in on Emergency Care Facility
The issue that dominated Monday's Massapequa Park Village Board meeting wasn't even on the agenda. Click here for more.
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