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Twister touches down in Massapequa, Amityville

by Carolyn James and Ron Scaglia
A twister struck the Massapequa and Amityville areas last week, arriving after an introduction by a blackened sky and pellets of hail that rained down on the area. By 11:57 a.m., on Friday, Aug. More...

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Pets, Pets, Pets

Pets of the Week
...by Joanne Anderson

Henry has turned his misfortune into a mega mission of mercy. This 3legged California cat is a therapist, literary celebrity, and philanthropist. More...

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Library

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

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Events & Calendar

Spritual Journey seminar September 9

A program entitled Keys to Progressing on Your Spiritual Journey will be presented by Jim Rose, Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Science of Spirituality Meditation center, 79 County Line Rd., Amityville. More...

ToBay to host hurricane seminars

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that the Town will host hurricane seminars to be conducted by former Town Councilman and avocational meteorologist Leonard B. Symons. More...

Registration open for annual ToBay Bluefish Tournamnet

If hours of fishing followed by a tailgate party with hot dogs, beverages, snacks, raffles, awards and prizes sounds like a perfect day to you, then you'll want to sign up for the 21st Annual Town of Oyster Bay Bluefish Tournament, scheduled for Sund More...

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Opinion

Believe it, rebuilding is well underway in New Orleans

A mean twister found its way down to Amityville and Massapequa this week, giving us a taste of the awesome power of Mother Nature on the eve of the first-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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Public Commentary

Growth on LI demands alternate energy sources

Dear Editor: I have lived in the Town of Babylon for more than 50 years; during that time I have seen many changes. The South Shore of Long Island has become overgrown and overpopulated. More...

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MHS Class of 2018 Ready for Kindergarten

Massapequa High School's family and consumer science department, in conjunction with its child study course, has completed another successful Nursery School Program for children of district residents. More...

North Massapequa resident tapped for Commissioner's post in SFWD

The South Farmingdale Water District (SFWD) today announced the appointment of Kurt Ludwig to the position of Water Commissioner. More...

Schools/Sports

Farmingdale students explore the Magical World of Harry Potter with author Allan Kronzek

On February 14, author Allan Kronzek came to the Farmingdale School District's Albany Avenue Elementary School. Kronzek is the More...

Massapequa High School research club 8th Annual Science Discovery Fair

On May 21 the Massapequa High School Research Club held its eight Annual Science Discovery Fair for the district. More...

Barry Tech student from Massapequa wins at regional competition

Tina Finocchiaro, student from Massapequa High School and Barry Tech, took first place during the New York State Regional SkillsUSA Conference, held at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Farmingdale in March. More...

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Obituaries

John T. O'Sullivan, longtime Massapequa Park resident

John T. O'Sullivan died July 9, 2006 after a brave and courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Beloved and adored husband of Barbara J. (Youngman) O'Sullivan, he was 74 years old, and a longtime resident of Massapequa Park. More...

Albin S. Borysewicz, Republic / Grumman Engineer

by Tiffany Elliott

Albin Borysewicz, 79, a Massapequa Park resident and structural engineer who worked for Republic Aviation and Grumman Aerospace, died August 15, 2006. His name is one of the many listed on a plaque that sits on the moon, according to his family. More...

Peter G. Leis, longtime Copiague resident and driver for a Massapequa florist

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Copiague resident Peter G. Leis, who worked as a delivery person in Massapequa, died July 26, 2006. He was 74 years old. More...

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