January 9, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Wozny organizes effort to clean up preserve

Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Wozny of North Massapequa organized Venture Crew 53, an adult scouting organization, in a massive clean up of a half acre in the Massapequa Preserve. This area had been a dumping ground for more than 25 years. More...

Chamber supports MDA summer camp

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce has long been a contributor to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The organization sponsors two children who attend MDA Summer Camp. More...

Special Sections

Library

At the Library...

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 •Tonight, Wed. Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Rick Greenfield: North Massapequan and Plainedge Scout Leader

by Tiffany Elliott

Former North Massapequa resident Richard "Rick" Greenfield, who spent his life educating and helping youth, died peacefully Nov. 30, 2007 in Lake Worth, Florida. More...

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Opinion

School bomb threats are no laughing matter

A youngster was arrested this week for making bomb threats against Lake Grove High School. This follows similar incidents last month in Amityville and Copiague. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood
Full Story

Help for those looking for ways to support troops

Several of our readers have called regarding a letter that appeared in the Nov. 28 edition asking them to remember the injured soldiers by sending holiday cards to them at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. More...

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Efforts underway to curb speeders along Park Boulevard

by Tiffany Elliott

Following a meeting late last year, Massapequa Park Village and Nassau County are moving forward with steps to help curb speeding along Park Boulevard. N. C. Leg. More...

Incumbents keep seats in local Fire and Water District races

by Tiffany Elliott

After the votes were counted in both the local water and fire district commissioners' races, officials announced that the incumbents had all held on to their posts. More...

Local folks in the news

Massapequa Chamber of Commerce & annual Sons of Italy Festival held

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce took part in the 12th Annual Sons of Italy Feast and Festival on Broadway in North Massapequa on September 30. More...

 

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets . . .

by Joanne Anderson

The 1958 jingle: "My dog's better than your dog, my dog's better than yours, my dog's better 'cause he eats Ken-L Ration, my dog's better than yours" is more than a silly brag. More...

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Events & Calendar

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, January 10 •Massapequa Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting: 8 p.m.; Central Office Bd. Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. More...

Cub Scout Pack 590 visits Hicks Nursery

Massapequa Cub Scout Pack 590's Bear Den #4 recently visited Hicks Nursery in Westbury where they decorated a pot and planted paper white bulbs. The trip included visiting Santa, petting live reindeer and strolling through Santa's Village. More...

Brownies bake cookies for Meals On Wheels

St. Rose of Lima's Brownie Troop 2531 (formally known as Daisy Troop 2408) baked and bagged 120 cookies for the people that receive food from Meals on Wheels for the Christmas holiday. More...

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Legals - Free Access

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Formation of a domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC). Name: RACHAEL M. VANCURA M.D., PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 11/13/ 06. NY Office location: KINGS County. More...

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