The Summer Recreation program in the Massapequa School District gave students an opportunity to spend some time with their friends and stay active during the break. More...
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella recently presented a Town citation to longtime Farmingdale resident Marie Rossetti in recognition of her 100th birthday. Rossetti said the key to her longevity is having love in her heart for others. More...
The 2016 Massapequa Coats 10u Williamsport travel team began its summer tournament by defeating North Bellmore-North Merrick 7-1 to win the District 31 championship. More...
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 8 •Amityville Rotary Weekly meeting: 8 a.m. More...
The sixth 2016 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (S.T.O.P.-Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and e-waste (electronic waste) collection dates for Oyster Bay Town residents is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 10. More...
“Normal aging changes the speed and ways in which the body metabolizes, responds to diseases and may necessitate the taking of more than one drug at a time,” said NYS Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). More...
Friday, September 9 •On Fri., Sept. 9, at 10 a.m., the library will have Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us in our reading garden for a special picnic filled with stories, songs and snacks! More...
•At the May commencement of the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, the following local residents received bachelor’s degrees: From Massapequa are Nicolette Amodeo, Chelsea Rose Desmet Sabatino, Brittney L. More...
At a recent Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) meeting, of which Massapequa Water District Commissioner Raymond Averna Bader serves as president, Long Island water district commissioner NSWCA members received a comprehensiv More...
John Barbato, Sr., a resident of Massapequa, died July 7, 2016 at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. He was 87 years old. Mr. Barbato was born on June 16, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph Peter and Angelina (Scarpa) Barbato. More...
Fifteen years ago, in the days following 9/11, I interviewed more than 30 families who had lost a loved in the terrorist attacks.The interviews were difficult, but the families were generous with their time and their stories, even as they endured an More...
Clearly advertising campaigns against drug use, targeting young people and adolescents, have no ef- ficacy.They not only have no impact but stimulate the consumption of narcotics. More...