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December 31, 2008  RSS feed

Today's news, Jan. 6: A new approach to senior year at MHS
By Carolyn James A new approach to looking at senior year is being explored by the Massapequa School District. Educators said that instead of having the year driven by minimal requirements, they are hoping that students will use their final year as a time to become better prepared for college. More...
No changes in Water and Fire District races; budgets status quo
by Tiffany Elliott

Residents of local fire and water districts voted for the status quo Dec. 9, returning incumbent commissioners to their seats. In the Massapequa Fire District, incumbent Commissioner Thomas McCarthy is keeping his seat for five more years. He defeated his challenger, Pat Pogan 404 to 278. More...

Village's annual holiday open house brings joy to local children

Mayor James Altadonna and the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park again hosted the Village's Annual Holiday Open House for several hundred children. There were cartoon characters, clowns and balloons for all. Santa met with the children and they all left with a goody bag. Shown, left to right, are Trustee Harry Jacobson, Deputy Mayor Joseph Pinto, Mayor James Altadonna, Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker, Trustee Teresa Spinosa, Trustee Jeffrey Pravato and Councilman Anthony Macagnone with some of the attendees. More...

 People/Social
• article has image McKenna elementary in Massapequa celebrates its 50th birthday
Students, staff, parents and the community at large took time out to "shake, rattle and roll" at a 50th Anniversary Sock Hop specially planned to celebrate the half-century birthday of McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa Public School District. Complete with food, games and music by Squeaky Clean, the community came together on the grounds of McKenna to celebrate this noteworthy occasion. Shown is a group of students, staff members and parents displaying school spirit and pride during this happy occasion. More...
• article has image Plainedge School District Board of Education honored
• article has image Raymond J. Lockhart students are World Record Readers
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 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
"More powerful than a locomotive. Able to eat tall couches in a single bound-"No, not Superman, but Marley, the demolitions expert disguised as a rambunctious yellow Lab, has stepped out of John Grogan's popular novel, Marley & Me, More...
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 Library
• Post LIBRARY
Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 •The Harbor Lane Library offers programs on an ongoing basis including aerobics and toning classes, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Tournament Scrabble, Mondays, 11 a.m..; Let's Talk, a discussion group for seniors, Friday, 1 p.m. More...
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 Events & Calendar
• PostCALENDAR
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, January 1 •Scrabble: 12:15 to 3:15 p.m., Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. For further info., call 827-9506. More...
• Massapequa Homemakers Council making a difference
• article has image Amityville Women's Club held their monthly meeting at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club
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 Obituaries
• North Massapequa resident Joan Beck
North Massapequa resident Joan M. Beck died Nov. 14, 2008. She was 86 and was a three-time cancer survivor. Mrs. Beck, formerly of Rockville Centre for 47 years, was a member of the Freeport Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary and the Homemakers Association of Rockville Centre. More...
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 Opinion
• A few thoughts for the New Year.
Editorial
First, if you will be out celebrating the New Year, please don't drink and drive. Ensure that you have a reliable designated driver, call a cab or stay put until your alcohol levels are within the legal limits. Many people have a few drinks and think they are just fine to get behind the wheel of a car. More...
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
• Veto of park fee increases holds the line for taxpayers, says lawmaker
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 Legals
• Public Notices Your right to know
Notice of Formation of 747 NO. BROADWAY LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 05/30/2001. NY location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated agency upon whom process against the LLC may be served. More...
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