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Today's news, Aug. 14, 2008: Car strikes brick building in Massapequa Park

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Locals meet Andy Cooney

Dorothy and Vincent Dunn, of Massapequa Park, spent time in Florida recently and were able to take in a performance by local Irish singer Andy Cooney at St. Christopher's Church, Hobe Sound, Florida. More...

Music Under the stars

•Thurs., Aug. 7: Joe Kane Big Band, JFK Middle School, Broadway, Bethpage, 8 p.m. •Fri., Aug. 8, The Lettermen, Hicksville HS Field, Newbridge Rd., 8 p.m. •Sat. Aug. More...

Correction:

A front page story and photo in the July 9 edition, "MPK Merchants present check to Fire Department" incorrectly reported the amount of the money the Merchants Association donated. The amount was $600. More...

MPK Village officials recognize Massapequa Cares volunteers

Mayor James Altadonna and the Board of Trustees recently thanked the volunteers of Massapequa Cares and Earth Day. Each year community members volunteer their time in organizing and helping to make Massapequa Cares and Earth Day successful events. More...

Celtics win Championship

Celtics went undefeated finishing the season with a record of 7-0-2. This is the second Division Championship for the Celtics in two years. More...

Special Sections

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Correction from Last Week: An omission con­fused the Afghan Hound Rescue story. More...

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Library

POST LIBRARY

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 •Senior Connections Information and Referral Service will be at the Central Avenue Library, Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Frank Clum, Massapequa Park resident served with General Patton

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Massapequa Park resident Franklyn M. Clum died July 6, 2008 in Paramus, New Jersey. He was 87 years old and had lived on Grand Boulevard in the Village of Massapequa Park for many years. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Town's planning study is a good move; patience everyone

The Town of Oyster Bay enacted a mea­sure this week that gives the Town six more months to analyze, review and assess build­ing and code changes in Massapequa. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

—by Kevin Eastwood

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Public Commentary

Free US from foreign oil? Yes we can!

Dear Editor: Yes, we can drill our way to energy independence for the next 50 years. I am 100 percent in favor of drilling for oil, as this product is the life blood of our economy. More...

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Massapequa Park Village helps give youngsters a great summer

by Tiffany Elliott

For the third year, the Village's popular low-cost summer recreation program is in full swing, taking Massapequa Park's children to such fun places as the aquarium, rock climbing and the children's museum. More...

Local folks in the News

Six celebrate the Fourth

Niahm McCarthy, Ava McCarthy, Sarah Spinelli, Bridget Rosenfeld,Jacqueline Spinelli and Kelly Rosenfeld, all of Massapequa enjoy theAnnual Fourth of July Parade in Massapequa Park this week. More...

Historical Society of the Massapequas takes part in Fourth of July Parade

HISTORIANS SUPPORT THE TROOPS: Members of the Historical Society of the Massapequas were out last week to cheer on the Wounded Warriors who rode through the Massapequas from Babylon. More...

Troop 2317 is Bronze Award winner for community service

Massapequa Girl Scout Troop 2317 received the Bronze Award for their individual and combined effort for community service. More...

VFW Post #7277 installs new officers

Members of Massapequa VFW Post #7277 recently installed new officers. Shown in photo at the event are, left to right: Front row, Mike O'Neil, quartermaster; second row, Hugh Macauly, VFW member, Al Milite, Past Commander, More...

Schools/Sports

P'quan Guards finish Michael Kiefer Memorial Swim, Paddle, Run

TOBAY lifeguards Kevin Burke, Brendan Mims and Peter Marques, all graduates of Massapequa High School, competed in The Michael Kiefer Memorial Swim, Paddle, Run, held in Long Beach on July 26. More...

Local Scholars

•The following local residents have graduated from Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania: Megan Marie Hillin, of Massapequa, received a bachelor of arts in engineering and Adam Douglas Lambert received a bachelor of arts in gov More...

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Events & Calendar

King honored by NYPD

Congressman Pete King was honored by the NYPD Retired Superior Officers Association for his efforts to protect the security of the New York-Long Island region against Islamic terrorism. Shown presenting the award to Rep. More...

New Offices for NC Legislators

The Nassau County Legislature is now located at: Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Office Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501 Phone numbers are the same. •N.C. Leg. Peter Schmitt 516- 571-6212 •N.C. Leg. More...

Yoga workshop offered Sept. 13

The Long Island Yoga Association is holding a workshop Sat., Sept. 13 , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Method­ist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For information, call 631-261-1777, email longislandyogaassociation@ya­hoo. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices Your right to know

Notice of Formation of Land Securities, LLC. Art of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/01/08. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. More...

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