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Kate Newman of Rockaway Point was awarded a scholarship by Roosevelt Field and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities to youth. Newman received one of eight SFY Awards of Excellence given nationally. The scholarship is renewable for up to for years. More ... Far Rockaway High School's 2008 valedictorian, Nanayaa Serwaa, was this year's recipient of Multiviz Health Services $5000 college scholarship. Awarded annually by the local medical center, the scholarship was created as a "helping hand give back" for a deserving graduating student from the community planning a career in medicine. Serwaa, pictured with Dr. Olusegun Ogunfowora and Rhonda Bair, LCSW, receiving her award at graduation on June 26, 2008. She recently visited Multiviz, located a 529 Beach 20 Street, Far Rockaway, N.Y., toured the facility and met with the physicians who provided guidance and career advice along with their sincerest wishes for her continued success. More ... Candido and Elizabeth Pineiro of Belle Harbor are happy to announce their daughter Brianne's graduation from the Navy's EOB, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Navy Diving Unit. Brianne went through intensive training in Panama City, Florida to receive this honor and is the only woman in the graduating class. She is now based at Elgin Air Force Base near Pensacola for ten months. Her father had the honor of pinning his daughter with her Navy Bubble Diving Pin. More ... Liz and Dan Guarino held a book signing for Broad Channel at Grassy's Bar & Grill, owned by Broad Channel Historical Society member John McCambridge. The authors autographed the new volume of pictures of life in the unique community that is Broad Channel, often called the Venice of New York. The book can be purchased at Wharton's Pharmacy, Grassy Bar & Grill and from members of the Broad Channel Historical Society. Pictured are New York State Senator Shirley Huntley and husband Herbert Huntley (standing) with Dan and Liz Guarino. More ... Nicolas Patrylo celebrated his third birthday with a party at his home in Inwood. His parents John and Doreen, brothers Michael, Richard and Armando and his grandparents John and Peggy Patrylo of Bayswater all attended. More ... Major General Joseph J. Taluto, The Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the army National Guard. More ... Nicole Pierce of Breezy Point has been named to the dean's list at Nova Southeastern University for the spring 2008 semester. In order to qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Pierce is a history major at the Farquahar College for Arts and Sciences at the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus. She is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta. More ... |
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