Pequans in the NEWS
Bar Harbor Library holds Harbingers of Spring workshop
      Spring was ushered in a little early at the Bar Harbor Library in Massapequa Park, with a hands-on workshop called Harbingers of Spring. The workshop was led by artist Beth S. Goldberg Tuesday, March 13.
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Scholars in the News
      +Kristin Manzolillo, of Massapequa, was named to the dean's lit at Tufts University, Medford/ Somerville, Massachusetts for the fall 2006 semester. +Kristen Eileen Bowman and Laura Jane Shapiro of Massapequa were named to the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester at the State University of New Y...
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It's a boy!!!
      Trudy and Edward J. Komperda III of Greene, New York, announce the birth of their son, John Henry, on March 6, 2007. He was seven pounds, three ounces and 19 and one half inches long. He joins his three-year-old big brother, Edward J. IV. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Komperda I...
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Massapequa resident receives Environmental Award
      Thomas Immerso, of Massapequa, is the recipient of the 2006 Environmental Science Award from the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a statewide nonprofit organization of environmental engineers and water quality management professionals.
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Massapequa resident honored by LI Junior Soccer League
      Peter Annarumma of the Massapequa Soccer Club was recently honored as a Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) Volunteer of the Year at the 25th Annual LIJSL Volunteer Awards Dinner. Annarumma was chosen for his outstanding commitment and years of dedicated service to the thousands of youths who ...
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Sports gear collected for the needy
      New and used sports gear was collected at Last Licks in Massapequa on Sunday, March 25. All of the donated equipment will be distributed to needy children here on Long Island, and as far away as Honduras. Jake Silverman , shown right, coordinated the drive with Project HOTSHOTS, a nonprofit charity...
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Local student directs Lycoming College play
      Danielle Palleschi, a senior at Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, recently directed one of the spring plays, Beyond Therapy. The play is a comedic play by Christopher Durang about contemporary relationships. Palleschi, a communication major and theatre minor, is a resident of Massape...
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Massapequa teen chosen as State finalist in pageant
      Gabrielle Bernard, of Massapequa, has been chosen as a State finalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held August 13 at the Brooklyn Marriott. The pageant is held for girls ages 16 to 18. Bernard, a student at Amityville Memorial High School, is active with the volleyball team, Nation...
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