Pictured with honoree Rachel Newcomb (center) are the members of Girl Scout Troop 914 from
 Centereach, Troop Leader Kathy Mankowski (left) and in the back row (left to right) are
 Supervisor Mark Lesko, Deputy Supervisor/Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh and Rachel’s parents
 Jerry and JoAnn Newcomb and Co-Troop Leader Nancy Graziano.

Farmingville, NY – At the February 7, Town Board meeting, Supervisor Mark Lesko and Deputy Supervisor/ Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh honored Rachel Newcomb for her heroic actions to save the life of her friend, Josephine Ferrara, who was struck by a car on January 13 while crossing Tree Road in Centereach. Rachel came to the aid of her friend and pulled her to safety.

Supervisor Lesko said, “Rachel is an inspiration to us all and I commend her for taking such quick action to save her friend’s life. It’s remarkable that someone as young as she is had the presence of mind to act so heroically.”

“Rachel’s parents and friends must be extremely proud of this brave little girl who risked her own life to save another,” said Deputy Supervisor /Councilwoman Walsh. “She epitomizes everything that the Girl Scouts stand for and is a great example of some of the fine young people who we have here in Brookhaven Town.”

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