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Massapequa Post Office Dedicated in name of Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza

by Tiffany Elliott
How well thought of former Massapequa Postmaster Gerard "Jerry" Fiorenza was evident by the hoards of his loved ones, friends and co-workers attending a renaming ceremony on a beautiful mid-week morning October fourth. More...

Fuschillo faces big challenge from Adam Small

by Tiffany Elliott

Candidate Adam Small's campaign slogan takes full advantage of his last More...

Congressman Steve Israel's Common Sense campaign

by Tiffany Elliott

Congressman Steve Israel believes rising costs on Long Island are the result of having the wrong priorities, which he says can be alleviated by his common sense approach to government. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

THE MASSAPEQUA BOARD BUZZ

The following is a summary of actions taken by the Massapequa Board of Education at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 5, 2006. More...

St. William the Abbot welcomes back students

By Robin Moulder

September 6, was "back to school" at St. William the Abbot. As is the tradition at St. William the Abbot More...

It's Back to School in F'dale

Farmingdale School District Superintendent John Lorentz is shown on opening day at Saltzman East Memorial with first grade student Gabrielle DiPrima. Both look happy to be returning to school. More...

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Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

...by Joanne Anderson

Spaying and neutering pets prior to adoption is the only way to ensure that these animals won't add to the staggering pet overpopulation problem. Bonds, vouchers, and certificates are not a sure thing. More...

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Library

At the Library...

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607

Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 The Harbor Lane Library offers programs on an ongoing basis including aerobics and toning classes, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Tournament Scrabble, Mondays, 11 a.m..; Let's Talk, a discussion group for seniors, More...

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Obituaries

Joseph Licata,'Pequan & North Amityville Fire Co. member

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime North Amityville Fire Company member and Massapequa resident Joseph J. Licata died September 30, 2006. He was 77 years old. More...

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Opinion

Editorial Your vote does make a difference

In two weeks, elections will take place for state and federal lawmakers, and the decisions voters make will undoubtedely have long and lasting impacts. At both levels of government, there are serious issues for our country, and our communities. More...

SEARCHING FOR THAT PERFECT JACK-O-LANTERN:

It was pumpkin picking time at F & W Schmitt's Farm in Melville and families More...

How much do you know about the candidates?

Dear Editor: Elections are a few weeks away. How much do you know about the candidates to be able to vote responsibly? Has the incumbent impressed you enough with the job he or she has done to vote for him or her again? More...

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Local folks in the news

At its September general membership meeting, the Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA) addressed the timely topic of emergency management. The NCVOA represents 64 incorporated villages with more than 430,000 residents. More...

Massapequa Red Thunder storms into second place in Pennsylvania

The Massapequa Red Thunder traveled to Pennslyvania Columbus Day Weekend to tackle some fierce competiton. More...

Leg. Mejias attempts to dethrone Peter King

iffany Elliott

WhenCongressman Peter King ran for reelection two years ago, the Democrats put up a Republican against him. King defeated him easily. More...

People/Social

Community United Methodist Church hosts Bishop Jeremiah Park

On Sunday, September 17, Community United Methodist Church, Massapequa, hosted Bishop Jeremiah Park of the New York Conference of the denomination which covers southeast New York State and western Connecticut. More...

LNF to hold raffle for TMX Elmo

The Luke Neuhedel Foundation (LNF) is holding a raffle for a TMX Elmo. Chances are $5 each or three for $10. There is no limit on the number of chances you may purchase. More...

ToBay holds fluke tournament

Oyster Bay Town Clerk Steve Labriola, second from left, recently attended the Town of Oyster Bay's first annual Fluke Tournament, which was held at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa. The Town Clerk is shown 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 More...

Marjorie Post Park to host PAWS for Parkinson's dog walk October 22

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that the fourth annual Paws for Parkinson's dog walk will be held on Sunday, October 22, at Marjorie R. Post Park, Merrick and Unqua Roads in Massapequa. More...

Pequa Woman's Club to hold garage sale

The child welfare department of the Massapequa Woman's Club will hold a garage sale Friday,October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the rain date is Sunday, October 29. The sale will be held at 15 Massapequa Ave., south of Merrick More...

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