Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Johnston paid a special visit to Unqua Elementary School in Massapequa. Johnston connected with third-grade classes who had collected various snacks and toiletries during their second-grade year, which they sent overseas to Afghanistan to lift the spirits of him and his troops. More...

John Daly of North Massapequa took 21st place overall and first in the 50-54 age group to lead a large contingent of runners from the Massapequas and Amityville in the 26th annual Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run, held on the roads of Oyster Bay hamlet on Oct. 17. Daly crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 23 seconds. More...

Sorry, I can’t let “sleeping dogs lie.” The lone tombstone in front of the LI State Parks Commission headquarters at Belmont Lake reads: “In Memory Of My Faithful Dog Robin- Mar. 25, 1879.” Two years ago, I was thrilled to discover that Robin was the name of a dog that August Belmont More...

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The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. THURSDAY, February 4 •Scrabble: 12:15 to 3:15 p.m., Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. For further info., call 827-9506. More...

Longtime Massapequa homemaker Bernice “Bessie” Deane died Dec. 24, 2009 in West Islip. She was 105 years old and dedicated her life to caring for her home and family. More...

N.C. Leg. and Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt decided, after a tremendous public outcry, to rescind the salary increases the legislature approved last week. We’re glad he did, but frankly we are confused as to why he would have supported them in the first place. More...