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Foley retires from governmental and political post; Labriola named new Massapequa Park GOP leader

by Tiffany Elliott
After more than three decades in government, Massapequan Bruce E. Foley has decided to retire- both from the Town of Oyster Bay and as the Republican Leader of Massapequa Park, effective the end of February. More...

Donation sends P'edge chorus on a musical event this month

by Kelly Walter

David and Donna Davidson, owners of We Buy Guitars, have made a donation to the Plainedge High School- and it is music to the ears of the Plainedge School chorus. More...

Special Sections

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets . .

by Joanne Anderson

The numbers are staggering. Cats reproduce exponentially. 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 week: THURSDAY, March 13 •Massapequa Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3: 8 p.m.; Central Office Bd. Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. More...

LI Yoga workshop

The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop, Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information call 631-261-1777 or visit www.longislandyogaassociation. More...

St. David's Lutheran Church's Men's Club holds dinner meeting

St. David's Lutheran Church's Men's Club held its November meeting at the Corner Galley in Massapequa, Tuesday, Nov. to celebrate Thanksgiving. The guest speaker was St. David's Pastor David J. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Spitzer now staring his own hypocrisy in the face

As we write this, the extent to which Gov. Eliot Spitzer is involved in a prostitution ring, if at all, remains unclear. His brief comments at a press conference on Monday, however, seem to indicate the allegations have validity. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood
Full Story

Reader opposes land deal between Plainedge and Town

Dear Editor: Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto has a fiduciary duty to see that the tax dollars paid to the Town by its residents are properly spent. More...

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Local folks in the news

Massapequa's Berner Middle School earns top spot at LEGO league tournament

The annual lego competition featuring 49 elementary and middle schools across Long Island was recently held at Longwood High School in Middle Island. More...

Elections in Massapequa Park Tuesday

Incumbent Village Trustees Jeff Pravato and Teresa Spinosa run unopposed
by Tiffany Elliott

Two incumbent trustees in the Village of Massapequa Park are running for another term. The two, Teresa Spinosa and Jeffrey Pravato, are running unopposed in the election set for Tues., March 18. There are no other propositions on the ballot. More...

Schools/Sports

Grace Day School holds annual Father Daughter Dance

Grace Day School of Massapequa held its annual Father Daughter Dance on Fri., Jan. 25. The dance was held in the school's auditorium, where there was music and food for all. The fathers spent a memorable evening with their daughters. More...

Berner High School Class of '76 Reunion

The Berner High School Class of '76 is holding a 50th birthday party, Sat. Aug. 2. For information, visit Yahoo Group "BernerHigh76" or you can email kronedk@aol.com or jtf4040@aol.com. More...

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Library

At the Library...

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 For the month of March, paintings and sketches by the students of Gloria Glick will be on display in the Downstairs Gallery of the Harbor Lane Library. More...

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Obituaries

Joseph Amoroso: actor, retired NYFD employee, at 76

by Tiffany Elliott

'Pequan Joseph C. Amoroso loved life and always lived it to the fullest. Healthy and active for most of his life, he succumbed to cancer on Jan. 20, 2008. He was 76. "Joe lived a wonderful life. He was very happy and healthy... More...

Joseph Sacino, Massapequa resident

by Tiffany Elliott

Former Massapequa and Copiague resident Joseph A. Sacino loved baseball. For many years, he played, coached and watched the great all- American passtime. He died Jan. 20, 2008. He was 77. Mr. Sacino served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. More...

John D'Agostino, 50+ year Massapequan

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime 'Pequan John J. D'Agostino loved the Great South Bay and spent his life living near, and sailing on it. He died Jan. 24, 2008 at the age of 85 after battling cancer. More...

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Legals - Free Access

PUBLIC NOTICES- Your Right To Know

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: NASSAU County. More...

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