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Today's news, July 16, 2008: Persichetti makes All-County

Patrick "PJ" Persichetti a junior at Massapequa High School, and one of the captains of the boys volleyball team, achieved the prestigious honor of All-County status in Boys Volleyball for Nassau County. More...

Local folks in the News

Oetker recognized William Oetker of Massapequa was among several financial professionals with New York Partners Group, John Hancock who qualified for the ACE awards. More...

Correction

In a cover story, July 2, "Churches say Town's preschool program competes unfairly," the fee listed for a three-day program in the Community Nursery School in Massapequa and the school's location were incorrect. More...

Massapequa Hall of Fame

Annual Golf Outing and Induction Ceremony, August 4, 2008

Each year the Massapequa Hall of Fame honors Massapequa High School Alumni who have gone on to achieve success in their fields as well as local residents, recognizing them for their community service, dedication and contributions. More...

Special Sections

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

Purrr-fect adoptions
by Joanne Anderson

"Mr. & Mrs. Smith, do you take Kitty to have and to hold, to cherish in sickness and in health, for as long as she shall live?" "We do." Purrr-fect cat adoptions like the one above last 'til death do we part. More...

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Obituaries

Fred Dillon, former 'Pequan and American Veteran

By Tiffany Elliott

Former longtime Massapequa resident Frederick J. Dillon died June 12, 2008 in Ormond Beach, Florida. The loving family patriarch had lived on Pittsburgh Avenue in Massapequa for more than 30 years. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLD­ERS CWALT, INC. More...

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Massapequa lacrosse raises thousands for diabetes research

Third annual event brings in more than last years' $43K say organizers
by Tiffany Elliott

More than 175 lacrosse teams came out last month for the third annual Supervisor's Cup, raising thousands of dollars for Juvenile Diabetes research. More...

MPK Merchants present check to Fire Department

The Massapequa Merchants Association recently presented the Massapequa Fire Department with a check for $300, representing its contribution to the department's annual fund drive. More...

It's another outstanding season for Maria Regina Volleyball teams

On May 20th the Maria Regina girls' volleyball program won two awards at CYO's year end ceremony. One of Maria Regina's two seventh-grade teams earned CYO's most prestigious honor, the Marge McGorry Sportsmanship Award. More...

Schools/Sports

Plainedge thanks parents

The Plainedge Schools acknowledge the many parents who took the time to complete the survey regarding the establishment of a school breakfast program. More...

Joseph Pinto receives citation at Little League ceremony

Mayor James Altadonna, along with Trustees Jef More...

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Events & Calendar

MPK Seniors hold Installation Luncheon

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker, center, left, attended the Massapequa Park Seniors Installation Luncheon and recognized outgoing President Jeanette Silvestro, second from left. More...

Knights of Pythias help Harvest Food program

Mid Island Lodge No. 828 of the Knights of Pythias provided funding for the Island Harvest Food Program. More...

AHS to hold lighthouse tour

The Amityville Historical Society will be holding an evening lighthouse tour, Tues., July 29, 6 p.m. with a rain date of Wed., July 30. The tour will depart from the Sayville Ferry Dock, 41, River Rd., Sayville. More...

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