October 10, 2001 RSS feed / Front Page

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Homeowners get special gift from Christmas in April program

by Monica Wiener
"Call! What do you have to lose?" That was the advice a friend offered one Massapequa homeowner and mother of three. She obliged, and placed a call to Christmas in April, Long Island, Inc. More...

PARK AVENUE REPORT TO BE GIVEN AT NEXT ASD MEETING

Park East Construction, the firm hired by the Amityville School District to complete the Park Avenue renovation project, will present a report on Tuesday outlining how the district must proceed to see the project completed. More...

F'dale welcomes Lorentz, Anselmo

The Farmingdale school district welcomed back alumna John Lorentz as the new assistant superintendent for business at the start of this school year. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Farmingdale Varsity Foot ball Preview

by Ron Busse

Enough can More...

Massapequa Coast Takes First Place

The Massapequa Coast Nine/Ten year old tournament team took first place in the Plainview Little League Tournament held August 2 through 5 at Plainview Community Park. More...

Heavy outlook for chiefs football squad

by Ron Busse

Having suffered through an agonizing 2-6 season which saw their best varsity players succumb to injury, it seems somewhat surprising that Massapequa occupies the fourth seed in Conference I. More...

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Obituaries

Dominick J. Tedesco, veteran of WWII, dies at age 79

Dominick J. Tedesco, of Massapequa, died at Brunswick Hospital, Amityville on September 18, 2001. He was 79. Born in Brooklyn on December 15, 1923, he had been a resident of Massapequa for the past 49 years. More...

A look at the lives of some of those we have lost in WTC tragedy Irwin Erker, 41, of Farmingdale

by Carolyn James

When Ann Erker turned on the television September 11 and saw a jetliner plow into the World Trade Center she knew immediately that her husband had died in the terrorist attack. More...

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No need for water testing, says water commish

A company asking Massapequa residents to submit samples of their water for analysis is not authorized by the Massapequa Water District, Commissioners for the district announced this week. More...

Local folks in the news

Schmidt Chiropractic's Kids Day America raised $1,060 for YES Community Counseling Center. In the picture, Dr. Christopher Schmidt is shown presenting a check to Jamie Bogenshutz, YES executive director and Mark Wenzel. More...

Venditto and Lorintz vying for top seat in Town of Oyster Bay

This is the first in a series of profiles on Town and County candidates as we head toward November's general election. More...

People/Social

Kindness comes in a suitcase

Several weeks ago we ran an ad asking readers to bring us their old luggage. The items are needed by social workers and others who are given the job by the courts or other agencies of removing children from abusive and neglectful parents. More...

Mother Nature’s Candlight Vigil

This snapshot was taken by Lani Yeswoit at the Amityville beach at sundet. It was the evening of the Candlelight Vigil in memory of those who lost their lives at the Twin Towers Tragedy More...

Failing to pass a state budget means lawmakers are failing to do their job on behalf of their constituents and the children of NY Dear Editor:

So, what shall we tell their children More...

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Events & Calendar

Post CALENDAR OF EVENTS The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, October 11

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South Oaks hospital holds weekly Co-anon meetings

Are you concerned about a relative or friends drug or alcohol usage? Come to weekly meetings where people will help and understand. Coanon Family Group meets at South Oaks Hospital, Griffin Hall, Room 8, every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. More...

L.I. Yoga Association to hold workshop at UM Church

A Long Island Yoga Association workshop will be held Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information call 631-261-1777. More...

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Poll

Should all elected officials and public employees pay a portion of their health care benefit costs?