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MPK Village approves cellular transmission towers

Also votes to abandon illegal parking sensor program
by Tiffany Elliott
Posted Fri., Jan. 27, 2012
Following more than a year of discussion and review, the Village of Massapequa Park finalized an agreement this week with NextG Networks that will allow the communications company to install cellular communication antennas at nine different locatio More...

Interscholastic policy at FSD topic of board discussion—again

by Diana Brewster

Once again, the Farmingdale Board of Education heard concerns about the district’s interscholastic athletic policy. At its Jan. More...

Plainedge School holds board meeting in new athletic and community center

Official opening date to be set
by Diana Brewster

The Plainedge Board of Education held its January board meeting in the new Athletic and Community Center at 311 North Idaho Avenue in North Massapequa. More...

The music of Massapequa resident Dr. Okoye to be featured in African American History concert

The vocal talents of students, both from Hofstra University and Hempstead High School, will combine with that of professional singers and noted musicians in a production titled A Ride on The Underground Railroad. More...

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Library

Library

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue

516-798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 516-799-0770 www.massapequalibrary.org. More...

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Events & Calendar

This week’s Calendar of Events

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 26 More...

February 18 Towers of Freedom fundraiser postponed until April

The Towers of Freedom 9/11 and Military Monument John J. Burns Park Annual Fundraiser at Mulcahy’s of Wantagh has been postponed until April 22. Details will be published closer to the event. More...

B’nai Torah Youth Shabbat January 27

B’nai Torah Youth (BNTY), the youth group of Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Avenue at Oakfield Avenue, Wantagh, will celebrate a community Shabbat, Fri., Jan 27, 8 p.m. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

Notice formation of USAHome Exteriors LLC. Articles of Organization filedwith the Secretary of Stateof New York SSNY on09/27/2011. Office locatedin Nassau. SSNY has beendesignated for serviceof process. More...

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TAKE CARE & Be Well

Proposals for local acute-care facilities being considered

Massapequa Park Village Mayor James Altadonna is awaiting word from two hospital systems that have met with him to discuss the possibility of opening a facility to handle emergencies in the area. More...

Solutions for caregivers struggling with stress

(NAPS) There is good news for caregivers. Resources are available that are designed to help them manage the stress that can often accompany their role. More...

Former Army Reserve Center to become housing and service center for veterans

The site of the North Amityville Armed Forces Reserve Center will continue to have a military presence in the community, this time as an affordable housing and supportive services apartment complex. Construction is expected to begin in August 2012. More...

Nassau Police arrest Amityville woman on grand larceny charges

The Nassau County Crimes Against Property Squad reported the arrest of an Amityville woman for grand larceny that occurred between Tues., Jan. 10, 2012 at 8:25 a.m. and Tues., Jan. 17, 2012 at 8:18 p.m. More...

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) is “just around the corner.” Interpret that statement two ways: The 136th annual WKC dog show will take place soon, on February 13-14 at Madison Square Garden, and Westminster had a grand clubhouse and kennel More...

PETS FOR ADOPTION

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Obituaries

Michael Manieri, former resident of North Massapequa; served in United States Army during World War II

Michael Manieri, a former resident of North Massapequa, died Dec. 23, 2012 at his home in Citrus Heights, California with his family at his side. He was 93 years old and had struggled through a long illness. More...

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Opinion

Cuomo ignoring housing market

The foreclosure prevention advocacy community is shocked and dismayed that, after repeatedly and publicly acknowledging the devastating impact of foreclosures, the governor proposed an Executive Budget that eliminates all funding for the Foreclosure More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

— by Kevin Eastwood

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God can only help those who listen to his message of love and tolerance

Dear Editor: It was discouraging to read the letter by Mr. Kotz (Jan. 11, 2012) and the foreboding he expressed if our fellow Americans continue to ignore religious doctrine. More...

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