A fire ripped through a home at 316 Charles Ave., Massapequa Park causing extensive damage. The fire broke out at approximately 9 a.m., Monday, April 16, and first arriving units found flames coming from the windows on the first and second floors. Upon their arrival, firefighters were told that e... More...
Around the Massapequa Public School District, "Jump Rope for Heart" is always an action-packed event that students look forward to. This physical fitness challenge promotes health, wellness and good character through the spirit of community service. This year was no different, as the amount of mone... More...
Buoyed by an increase in state aid and other new revenues, the Farmingdale School District is presenting a school budget for the coming year that reduces the tax levy, that portion of the budget paid for through real property taxes, 3.53 percent. If approved, the Farmingdale School District budget ... More...
Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias (D-North Massapequa) was pleased to attend the Community Summit Expo and Health Fair at Farmingdale High School, on March 20. More...
East Lake Elementary School students in the Massapequa Public Schools recently spent at day at Commerce Plaza, located in Plainedge Packard Middle School, where the lessons they are engaged in on a daily basis transcended the classroom, and came to life in this "mock town. More...
The poet Byron said it best: "The dew of compassion is a tear." A dedicated champion to all cats and to everyone who has ever adored one died last week. Dr. James Richards, age 58, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, nationally recognized expert on cat care, and mentor to so many, succumb... More...
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, Frid... More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, May 3 +Massapequa Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing: 8 p.m.; Central Office Bd. Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. For further info., call 797-6600. More...
Longtime former Massapequa resident Vincent Edward Scinta, Jr. died April 7, 2007 in Sarasota, Florida. He was 82 years old. During World War II, he proudly served in the Air Force Special Services and later, as a civilian, enjoyed many hours piloting his Cessna. He lived on Sycamore Street in Mas... More...
In school districts throughout New York State, voters will be asked to vote not only on a proposed school budget but also for members of their school boards. There is no more direct form of representation than at the school board level, and voters should be wise, educated and decisive when they hea... More...
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