Boy Scouts of America

On Friday, long time director of the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America, Alan “Ace” Greenberg passed away. Ace was a very generous friend and thoughtful supporter of the youth development work for many years of Scouting in New York City. In addition to his long service as a board member, Ace recruited numerous honorees and chair’s for Good Scout events, and was himself a recipient of the Silver Beaver in 1997 and the Financial Tribute “Good Scout” Award in 1993. Ace was a dear friend to Scouting and he will be missed.

On June 21st, 2014 NYC Councilman Koo will join elected officials, the family of Daniel Carter Beard, local Boy Scout Troops, and community leaders at an unveiling ceremony to co-name Northern Boulevard and Farrington Street as “Daniel Carter Beard Memorial Square.” In addition to the street co-naming, Councilman Koo will present Daniel Carter Beard’s family with a ceremonial street sign for display and a New York City Proclamation in honor of the rededication. On July 1st, 2013, at the request of Councilman Koo, the NYC Council approved the co-naming of Northern Boulevard and Farrington Street “Daniel Carter Beard Memorial Square.”WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 12:30pmWHAT: Unveiling Ceremony Co-naming and Rededication of Northern Boulevard and Farrington Street as “Daniel Carter Beard Memorial Square”WHERE: Intersection of Northern Boulevard and Farrington Street, Flushing,