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State-of-the-world discussion today at Hofstra University

Hofstra University's Center for Civic Engagement is hosting a full day of dialogue today, October 28, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., discussing the issues that face our nation and world. More...

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Schools/Sports

Massapequa Mud Dogs Lacrosse 7th grade team wins against Oyster Bay

TheMassapequa Mud Dogs seventh grade lacrosse team won the Oyster Bay Lacrosse League Championship for the third straight year and the Massapequa Lacrosse Club JDRF/ Children’s Lymphoma Tournament. More...

Legislator Mejas wishes Farmingdale Hawks a great season at opening day parade

Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias (D-Farmingdale), shown left, cheers for the Farmingdale Hawks who marched in the parade held on opening day. More...

North Massapequa soccer player Katelynn Jeffries receives a LIJSL's Scholarship

TheLong Island Junior Soccer League announced that Katelyn Jeffries is the recipient of the LIJSL’s Sandra Atlas Bass and Edythe & Sol G. Atlas Fund, Inc. Scholarship. 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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Obituaries

Harry Colleran, owned State Farm in Massapequa, member of the Massapequa Lions and Babylon Yacht Club

By Carolyn James

Harry Colleran, the son of Peter F. Colleran, Massapequa Park’s first Mayor, died July 17, 2009 in Greenacres, Florida. He was 84 years old and was raised in the community his father helped to build.   More...

Daniel Buckley: longtime Massapequa resident, loving father

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Massapequa resident and loving father of nine, Daniel J. Buckley died Sept. 19, 2009. He was 79 and a talented golfer in his younger years, said his family. More...

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Opinion

Get the information you need to make an informed decision on election day

Over the past two months, we have interviewed and written about the candidates running for election in your community. More...

Stand up and be counted, please

We appreciate it when our readers write us letters and request that we print them. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood
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Study shows state sex offender registry inaccurate and out-of-date

By Carolyn James

A two-year review by the Town of Babylon of the New York State Registry for convicted sexual offenders has shown that the registry is at best out-of-date and at worst doing little or nothing to track and monitor that offenders are not living near sc More...

Plainedge student receives industry certification

Students in the Plainedge School District are constantly tapping into technology and one Plainedge High School junior, Nicholas Damore, recently took his interest in the subject to a new level. More...

 

Election

Dems challenge GOP in Oyster Bay; say "it's all in the family"

Republicans call charge "ridiculous" and call for discussion of the issues
by Tiffany Elliott

When it comes to getting a job in the Town of Oyster Bay, the question being asked is what's more important, your resume or your party affiliation? More...

Town of Oyster Bay

Candidates discuss development and taxes
by Tiffany Elliott

Development and taxes are on the mind of both incumbents and candidates running for the Town of Oyster Bay Board. Both the Democratic and Republican candidates are in agreement that these issues need to be addressed. More...

Nassau County Legislature

Dave Mejias squares off against Joe Belesi
By Carolyn James

Political rivals Dave Mejias and Joe Belesi square off again this year in a race for a seat in the Nassau County Legislature’s 14th District. More...

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Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Manley was a prelude to “Meet the Breeds”: Imagine being a little blind Boston Terrier, alone, wandering the streets on a rainy night. Imagine being scooped up by caring youths. More...

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Events & Calendar

Blood drive Nov. 5

Long Island Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at East Lake Elementary School, 154 East Lake Ave., Massapequa Park, Thurs., Nov. 5, 3 to 8 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. More...

Military bridge to be held Nov. 20

The Ann Bambino Lodge #2353, Sons of Italy, will hold a military bridge, Fri., Nov. 20 at Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park in the downstairs meeting room. The doors open 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. More...

Fall rummage sale to be held Nov. 6 and 7

TheMassapequa Reformed Church, Ocean Avenue and Merrick Road, Massapequa, will hold its fall rummage sale, Fri., Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sat. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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