Exclusive | Cookie-slinging NYC Girl Scout bakes competition for second straight year — thanks to crafty tactical changes
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“Brooklyn 13-year-old Ashleigh F. has secured her title as the Big Apple’s top Girl Scout cookie seller for the second year in a row”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Ashleigh F. from Brooklyn was named the top Girl Scout cookie seller in New York City for the second consecutive year. One source explicitly mentions her securing her title for the second year in a row.
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— This list contains notable people who have been killed in traffic collisions. This list does not include those who were killed competing on closed-road events whether in motorsport or in competitive c…
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— This is a list of fictional characters who have been described as tomboys.
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“Ashleigh of Bay Ridge hawked a mouth-watering 3,013 boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs this season — a total that slightly surpassed the goal she outlined for the sweet season.”
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The claim specifies a precise total of 3,013 boxes sold, including specific cookie types. While web search results confirm Ashleigh sold a large number of cookies and mentions cookie types, none of the provided evidence sources confirm the exact figure of 3,013 boxes.
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— The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2025. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order.
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— This list contains notable people who have been killed in traffic collisions. This list does not include those who were killed competing on closed-road events whether in motorsport or in competitive c…
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— Mount Keira ( KEER-ə) is a suburb and mountain in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia.
Mount Keira is a site of significant cultural heritage for the Wodi Wodi people. The name derives …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Keira
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Keira
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“The rewards she reaped for her troop after selling 2,528 boxes of cookies last year were a major motivator in stepping up yet again.”
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The claim specifies that Ashleigh's troop received rewards after selling exactly 2,528 boxes the previous year. While one web search result mentions her selling 2,528 boxes this year, the evidence provided does not contain corroborating evidence for the specific figure of 2,528 boxes sold in the *previous* year.
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— Ashleigh is a form of the English surname Ashley, from the Old English æsc (ash trees) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure) meaning "dweller near the ash tree forest". As a first name it is th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh
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— Ashleigh Dennistoun Banfield (born December 29, 1967) is a Canadian-American journalist and former host of Banfield on the NewsNation network. She is also a former host of Legal View with Ashleigh Ban…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh_Banfield
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh_Banfield
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— This article contains titles of books in the Thoroughbred series, a children's novel series created by Joanna Campbell, as well as a spin-off series and other related books.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thoroughbred_novels
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thoroughbred_novels
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“She was able to take her 30-member troupe to Six Flags free of charge.”
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The claim states Ashleigh's 30-member troop went to Six Flags free of charge. Web search results confirm the existence of Six Flags and mention the topic, but none of the provided evidence sources confirm the specific event or the cost of the trip for her troop.
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— Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American government official and former television personality who has served since 2025 as the 29th United States secretary of defense.
Hegseth studied p…
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Hegseth
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— Rainbow Dash is a fictional character who appears in the fourth incarnation of Hasbro's My Little Pony toyline and media franchise, beginning with My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2019). She …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Dash
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— Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained prominence starring as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter
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“There was just an 80-box difference between her and the No. 2 seller last year, who hailed from Staten Island.”
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The claim specifies a difference of 80 boxes between Ashleigh and the second-place seller from Staten Island in the previous year. This specific numerical comparison is only found within the context of the original article's narrative, and no other provided evidence corroborates this exact figure or comparison.
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— The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2025. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order.
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— The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 midterm elections during President Donald Trump's second nonconsecu…
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— This is a list of episodes for the Food Network cooking competition series Holiday Baking Championship. The series has been presented by Bobby Deen (seasons 1–3) and Jesse Palmer (seasons 4+) and judg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Holiday_Baking_Champio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Holiday_Baking_Champio…
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“But Ashleigh was also battling overall sales across the five boroughs plummeting this year for a second year in a row, dropping to just 1,035,000 boxes of sold cookies and another 65,000 donated through the Gift of Caring program.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that overall cookie sales across the five boroughs dropped significantly, citing figures around 1.1 million boxes sold and mentioning the decline from previous years. One source specifically mentions the drop to 1.1 million boxes.
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— The Girl Scouts of Greater New York, which services the five boroughs, sold 1.1 million cookies this year, according to the chapter. Stephen Yang
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/nyc-girl-scout-cooki…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/nyc-girl-scout-cooki…
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— That's the lowest sales figure since the 2013-2014 season, when the Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) sold just over 1 million boxes of their famous cookies, according to the group's ...
https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/05/ny-post-girl-scout…
https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/05/ny-post-girl-scout…
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— New York City's Girl Scout cookie sales have hit a decade low, with only 1.1 million boxes sold during the 2024-2025 season, a significant drop from the record 2.2 million boxes sold during the 2020-2…
https://deepnewz.com/economics/nyc-girl-scout-cookie-sales-d…
https://deepnewz.com/economics/nyc-girl-scout-cookie-sales-d…
“The year before, sales were at 1.1 million boxes — still a far cry from the record-breaking 2.2 million boxes peddled during the 2020-2021 season.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate the comparison of sales figures: the current year's sales are noted as being far from the record 2.2 million boxes sold during the 2020-2021 season. One source also mentions 1.1 million boxes for the year before the current reporting year.
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— One Million Checkboxes. 1,000,000 boxes are. 1,000,000 boxes are. we checked every box!. but you can still. play alone. if you'd like. You checked 0 boxes. Jump!
https://onemillioncheckboxes.com/
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“She ditched camping out at subway stations to catch hungry commuters on her way home after realizing she was only selling 50 boxes an hour compared to the 70 she could sell in Prospect Park.”
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The claim provides specific comparative hourly sales rates (50 boxes/hour at subway vs. 70 boxes/hour in Prospect Park). This detailed comparison is only present in the context of the original article's narrative, and no other provided evidence corroborates these specific rates.
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“The Girl Scouts asked that the high-performing scouts’ last names not be used to protect the girls’ privacy.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding the Girl Scouts requesting the withholding of high-performing scouts' last names for privacy.
“Amelia, a Brownie, became the top seller for Manhattan, while cookie star Kalila was named No. 1 for The Bronx.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding Amelia being the top seller in Manhattan or Kalila being the top seller in The Bronx.
“Queens peddler Julia and Staten Island junior Antonella also secured their borough’s top spots.”
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“Thin Mints emerged as the new top favorite in the Big Apple, edging out Samoas for the first time in years.”
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“Tagalongs came in third place.”
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