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Illegal immigrants bring national protest to streets of MPK

by Tiffany Elliott
Hundreds of protesters flooded Park Boulevard to boycott a bill that would make it tougher for undocumented workers to get citizenship. The protest was one of dozens held around the country demanding legalization for illegal immigrants. More...

Two incumbents challenged by one candidate for seats on the Massapequa School Board

by Tiffany Elliott

On May 16, Massapequa residents will be asked to vote for their school board trustees and this year's contest pits two incumbents-Thomas Caltabiano and Maryanne Fisher-against challenger Gary Bennett. More...

Six run for three seats in Plainedge Schools

by Tiffany Elliott

In Plainedge, three first-time candidates-Steve Lassman, Allan Fox and Maryann Capone- are running together and are among six candidates vying for three seats on the school board. More...

Special Sections

Library

At the Library...

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 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: More...

YES Center reschedules session

YES Community Counseling Center has rescheduled the May 8 Mandated Reporter session to Monday, June 5, 7 to 9 p.m. at the agency's location at 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa. The cost is $25 per person. More...

Professional Portrait fundraiser at Temple Sinai

Temple Judea, Massapequa, will hold a professional portrait fundraiser, Sunday,June 4 and Monday , June 5. For a minimum donation of $10, each family/household is entitled to a 10 by 13 inch portrait by Olan Mills. More...

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Opinion

Some of our suggestions

Just a couple of observations around The Park. More...

All candidates deserve recognition

Next week voters will head to the polls to select the trustees who will represent them on their school boards. More...

Teachers salaries are too high on Long Island

Dear Editor: This letter is about the school budget vote which will be held on May 16. More...

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Local folks in the news

Shown in the photo is Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, back row, center; Councilwoman Beth Faughnan, back row, second from left and Town Clerk Steve Labriola, back row, second from right, at Cub Scout Pack 607's Blue and Gold Dinner which th More...

Last two of ASD MAC Pack candidates up for reelection; challenged by LaRosa and King

by Carolyn James

Stephannie Andrews and Patricia Cahaney, the two remaining members of the MAC Pack, which at one time held a formidable majority on the Amityville School Board and helped guide the district through the difficult work of completing the Park Avenue ren More...

Four candidates running three seats in Farmingdale

by Tiffany Elliott

In the Farmingdale School District, four candidates are running at large to fill three seats on the school board, including one incumbent who was appointed in September. The other two incumbents have decided not to seek reelection. More...

 

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets...

by Joanne Anderson

Cat lovers, hurry! There are only two more weeks left to see the amazing More...

Fowl Ball!

Weekly report on the DUCKS
by Jason Eisenberg

Ducks Shot Down In Home Opener, Then Win Next Two Inconsistent would probably be the best way to describe these first eight games of the Long Island Ducks' 2006 season. More...

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Obituaries

Andrew P. Pantino former resident of Massapequa, served proudly as a navigator in the U.S. Army

Andrew P. Pantino, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Massapequa, died April 1, 2006. More...

Barbara H. Scheuerer resident of Massapequa Park

Barbara H. Scheuerer (nee Breitenbach) of Massapequa Park, died April 8, 2006 More...

Eleanor Schonberg, resident of Massapequa beloved wife and mother

Eleanor Schonberg, of Massapequa and formerly of Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, died April 12, 2006. More...

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