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Massapequa residents named Volunteers of the Year
Shown in the photo, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone, left, and Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker, second from right, recently congratulated Massapequa residents Bob and Barbara Kramer for being named Volunteers of the Year by the Long Island Junior Soccer League. Also on hand was Assemb More...
FSD inks 4-year deal with teachers
Increases raise salaries 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 percent
by Tiffany Elliott

After a year-and-a-half of negotiating, the Farmingdale School teachers four year contract was approved by both sides. The new agreement gives educators a 11 percent salary increase overall, which covers the 2005/2006 through the 2008/2009 school years. More...

TOB Councilman Delligatti speaks at People to People student ambassador program

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Angelo A. Delligatti, shown third from left, was recently invited to be a guest speaker for the People to People student ambassador program. The program was held at the Massapequa Public Library. Shown are Farmingdale High School student Gregory Simpson, Shannon Spokren, C More...

 People/Social
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VFW CONTRIBUTES TO MASSAPEQUA CARES: Mayor James Altadonna and the Board of Trustees were recently presented with a check from VFW Post 7763 for Massapequa Cares. The funds will be used to purchase much-needed items for the Veterans. Shown in the photo, left to right, are Trustee Jeffrey Pravato; Deputy Mayor Joseph G. Pinto; Al Arcery, VFW 7763; Mayor James Altadonna; Richard Begandy, commander, VFW 7763; Frank Cornell Sr., vice president,VFW 7763; Steve Pillar, quartermaster, VFW 7763; Trustee Teresa Spinosa and Trustee Harry Jacobson. More...
• Jewish current events classes Monday evenings
• article has image VFW delivers food to Northport Veterans Hospital on Super Bowl
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 Schools/Sports
• article has image St. William kindergarteners celebrate Pooh Day
Kindergarteners at St. William the Abbot, Seaford celebrate the author A.A. Milne's 80th birthday with Winnie-the-Pooh Day. The children dressed in their Winnie the Pooh outfits. They listened to Pooh stories and sang Pooh songs. Everyone brought Winnie the Pooh show and tell items in for discussion More...
• article has image Lockhart Elementary School holds Pinewood Derby races
• Massapequa Boys Varsity Basketball season wrap-up
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 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets...
Summer vacation time is on the horizon. Hush, don't tell them yet, but what if your travel plans don't include Fido or Fluffy? Professional pet sitters are a safe alternative to boarding your pets in kennels or imposing on good natured family or friends who may lack the proper pet care skills. We ma More...
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 Library
• At the Library...
Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 More...
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 Obituaries
• Garcia, 99, Longtime Massapequan
Ana Maria Garcia, who dedicated her life to taking care of her family, lived in Massapequa for 40 years. Mrs. Garcia died March 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home in West Islip. She was 99 years old. More...
• Mollo, Jr., retired N.Y. State Trooper
• Kevin Campbell of Massapequa Park
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 Opinion
• No more winks and nods for illegal immigration
The national discourse over the issue of illegal immigration came to the streets Massapequa Park Village this weekend as hundreds opposing stiffer immigration laws and closer monitoring expressed their dissatisfaction in front of Congressman Peter King's office on Park Boulevard. Like many Americans More...
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• Here's Our Readers Two Cents Worth
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