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December 6th, 2006
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This month residents will be asked to vote for the Massapequa and North Massapequa Fire Department commissioners, both of whom are running unopposed. In Massapequa: On Tuesday, December 12 Commissioner Sheldon Moskowitz of the Massapequa Fire Department is running for his seat. More...

In both the upcoming Massapequa and the South Farmingdale Water District election races, the incumbents are running unopposed. Both districts will hold their elections on Tuesday, December 12th. In Massapequa, Commissioner John F. Carsuo is running unopposed for his third election since 1995 in th... More...

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, back row, third from right, and Council members Joe Muscarella, right; Rose Marie Walker, back row, fourth from right, and Elizabeth A. Faughnan, second from left, commend members of the North Massapequa Fire Department on their efforts in organizing the 32... More...

Nicholas M. Kunda of Massapequa, a senior at Arizona State University, spent five weeks this summer volunteering in Ghana, Africa. His volunteer placement was at Keta Government Hospital, where he worked in the laboratory taking blood samples from the members of the community, which were to be test... More...
Residents in Western Suffolk BOCES will be asked to approve a $5.48 million capital improvement project for the construction of a permanent complex at its offices at 507 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills. The plan is to replace the aging modular and portable facility there. More...
Editor's Note: The column entitled "No Candy for Kitty " about a feline genetic defect that makes cats unable to taste sweets was awarded the Muse Medallion for the "Best Newspaper Article" in this year's Cat Writers Association (CWA) competition More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, December 7 Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Town Board hearing room, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For further info., call 624-6380. More...
Longtime West Islip resident Jessica Merritt Griffiths, a descendent of Englishman Thomas Powell who purchased 15-square miles of land, part of which became Farmingdale, died October 27, 2006 at her home. She was 82 years old. Mrs. More...
Singing Christmas Carols in the Village square, taking holiday home tours, watching children gaze up adoringly at Santa and whispering their list of wishes in his ear, sipping hot chocolate with neighbors and friends at the annual tree lighting ceremonies- these are the things that make up the true... More...