September 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Today's news: Monsignor Lisante welcomes back teachers

Looking forward to a brand-new school year, Father Lisante welcomed back teachers at Our Lady of Lourdes School. More...

Folks In The News

James Altadonna, a 2008 graduate of Massapequa High School, scored four imes on four shots in his college debut, leading the men's soccer team at New Paltz past Weste rn New England College, 4-1 during the Adidas Kick-Off Classic. More...

9/11 Candlelight Vigil in Massapequa Park

Massapequa Park Village Mayor James Altadonna and the Village Board of Trustees announced that the Village of Massapequa Park will host a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the 2,998 victims who died and the 6,291 who were injured in the terrorist More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Longest Baseball Game of the Year at Burns Park benefits Prostate Cancer Foundation

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker, shown, right, center group and Town Clerk Steve Labriola, shown, left center group attended the L.I. More...

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Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Several unique pet events are coming up in September. The following is a list and further clarification: 1) Mayor's Alliance Low Cost Microchip Clinic at Last Hope Dog Walk-this Sat. Sept. 13, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. More...

Poster Pets of the Week

Remi, left and Sugar Daddy, right. More...

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Library

POST LIBRARY

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 More...

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Events & Calendar

Post CALENDAR

The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. THURSDAY, September 11 •Plainedge Bd. More...

Library offers workshop for teens

The Massapequa Public Library's young adult department is presenting Katie's Secret, a workshop for teen and pre-teen boys and girls in grades seven through nine, on Wed., Sept. 17, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Library at 523 Central Ave. More...

TOB implements emergency notification system

To ensure reliable and timely communication with its residents during an emergency, the Town of Oyster Bay's Department of Public Safety has retained Swiftreach Networks, Inc. More...

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Legals

Public Notices

Your right to know

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF COSMOS ENT ELECTRONICS LLC. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF NEW YORK SSNY ON 07/14/2008. OFFICE LOCATION NASSAU COUNTY. More...

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Today's news, Sept. 12: St. Rose Cheerleaders hold fundraiser

The St. Rose of Lima Cheerleaders held a successful fundraiser with help from the Massapequa Bowl. More...

South Farmingdale Water District appoints Gary Brosnan as new Water Commissioner

The South Farmingdale Water District has announced the appointment of Gary Brosnan to the position of Water Commissioner. More...

Massapequa okays raises for administrators; district wins higher health-care contributions

By Carolyn James

In a split vote that generated some controversy, the Massapequa School Board approved salary increases and some additional benefits for central office administrators last month. More...

People/Social

'Pequan's imagination fires up book on teen issues

By Tracy Bongianni

Massapequa boasts a finalist in the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition. More...

Tina-Marie and Cliff Roehn proudly announce the arrival of Lorenzo Achilles

Tina-Marie and Cliff Roehn, of North Massapequa, announce the birth of their son, Lorenzo Achilles Roehn on April 18, 2008 at South Nassau Hospital. Lorenzo weighed eight pounds, two ounces and was 21-inches long. More...

Massapequa Principal Jason Esposito Receives New York State PTA Honorary Life Award

Fairfield Elementary School Principal Jason Esposito received the New York State PTA Honorary Life Award, which is given to individuals in recognition of their contributions to the welfare of children and youth. More...

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Obituaries

Gary Canner: Massapequa Phys-Ed teacher and coach

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Massapequa teacher and coach Gary C. Canner died August 25, 2008. He was 66 years old and dedicated himself to helping the youth of Massapequa. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Prayers and press come together in Atlanta

Two forces converged at a hotel in Atlanta last weekend; one was there to glorify God, the other to work for freedom and country. It was a dynamic blend that one person called the work of the angels and the devils. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

—by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Is the tennis bubble still in the works for Massapequa?

Dear Editor: Is There a Bubble in Our Future? I read with great interest your story on TOBAY upgrading our local Park facilities. More...

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