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MPK Village officials mull sale of property; plan looks to bring some budget relief

by Lena Pennino
Massapequa Park Village has posted the Kitcherer Yard for sale, a piece of property in East Massapequa on 50 E. Chestnut Street. Village officials are hoping to get between $1.2 and $1.5 million for the property, said Mayor Jim Altadonna. More...

Police shut down house of prostitution; neighbors shocked

by Jenna Fratello

A man empties the trunk of his car following a two-week vacation. Next door, a couple work on their garden and across the street a statue of the Blessed Mother sits on a front lawn. More...

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Pets, Pets, Pets

“Never Miss a Golden Opportunity” is the unofficial motto of Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue (www.ligrr.org) a proactive group whose mission is to improve the quality of life of Golden Retrievers that are neglected, abused or abandon More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

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

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Obituaries

Patricia Jamilkowski, W.W.II Veteran, former Massapequa resident

by Tiffany Elliott

Patricia Jamilkowski was one of the few, the proud—a Marine. The longtime Amityville resident served during World War II and was a member of the Sunrise Detachment Marine Corps League. She died July 21, 2010 with her family at her side. More...

Reward offered for return of body stolen from St. Charles Cemetery

Mangano Funeral Home of Deer Park is More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices - Your right to know

On July 22, 2010, articles of organization were filed with the N.Y. department of state for 388 Grove Avenue, LLC, a limited liability company formed to engage in any activity in which a limited liability company formed under N.Y.’s L.L.C. More...

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Ten-alarm blaze in Amityville; MFD, Seaford, Wantagh assists

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This story contains a video A blazing fire demolished buildings at the northeast corner of Merrick Road and Route 110 in Amityville yesterday morning, Thurs., Sept. 2. Officials said they suspect that the fire was intentionally set and are investigating... More...

BACK TO SCHOOL:

BACK TO SCHOOL: Mom and her girls fill shopping cart with school supplies at Walmart in the Westfield Mall in Massapequa last week. More...

MWD presses for complete clean up; seek's public's help

by Carolyn James

In response to an urgent plea from the Massapequa Water District officials early last week concerning a toxic plume that is moving toward the water supply, U.S. Sen. More...

People/Social

Venditto and Macagnone participate in Relay for Life

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, kneeling, along with Councilman Anthony Macagnone, center, standing, and Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia, standing left, recently participated in the Farmingdale School District’s Annual Relay for Life More...

Massapequa FD 16th Annual Canoe Race

On Sat., Aug. 14, the Massapequa Fire Department held it’s 16th Annual Canoe Race at John J. Burns Park. Over 200 people took part in the event. More...

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Events & Calendar

This Week’s events

Thefollowing 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 2 More...

Town of Oyster Bay to host September 11 Memorial Ceremony

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents to attend the Town’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony on Fri, Sept.10, 7 p.m. at the Town’s 9/11 Memorial at Tobay Beach. The event will include a candlelight ceremony. More...

Babylon Hometown 9/11 Memorial Beach fundraiser

A fundraiser and kickboxing benefit to raise money to maintain the Town of Babylon’s Hometown 9/11 Memorial at Cedar Overlook Beach will be held at the site Sun., Sept.,12, 3 p.m. There will be food, raffles and live music. More...

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Opinion

Editorial: Are you ready for a visit from Earl?

Being prepared for a major hurricane at your home, in your business and in your family is the best way to ensure your safety and comfort, to the best extent possible. Winging it is dangerous. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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Freedoms come with responsibilities

Dear Editor: More...

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