TRIPLETS RECEIVE SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: June 17, 2025

TRIPLETS RECEIVE SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

(Brightwaters, NY) – On Tuesday, June 17, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. recognized Helaina Danetta Rivers, Henri Daniel Lispare Rivers IV, and Henniyah Danella Rivers with the Community Leadership Award in honor of their recent achievement of becoming the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the country to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. 

The Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious rank that requires participation in a multi-year merit badge program and creating a service project that benefits the community. For their projects, the Rivers siblings worked to enhance Brightwaters Town Hall. Helaina replaced a dilapidated wooden flagpole, Henri positioned permanent benches, and Henniyah designed paving stones around the flagpole and placed planter boxes to beautify the area.   Brightwaters Village Mayor John Valdini, Trustee Bill Pitta, DPW Foreman Mike Gralton, and volunteer Charlie Hayward—who assisted with the concrete—were also on hand for the award presentation.

Each month, Sheriff Toulon presents the Community Leadership Award to Suffolk County residents who go above and beyond to support their communities and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. To nominate someone for the Sheriff Toulon Community Leadership Award, please email: Suffolk_Sheriff@SuffolkCountyny.gov