A Double Feature of Law Enforcement Is the Movie Man’s Theme

On Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. the 40 Harbor Lane Library will be having the Massapequa Movie Man John Carpenter hosting a law enforcement-themed classic film program double feature. And a thrilling and honorable double feature it will be as firstly the NY Veteran Police Association will initiate celebrating its 120th year anniversary by honoring Carpenter with a Humanitarian Award plaque for his boundless energy in giving the community first class entertainment.

Residents Question Need for TOB 3.5 Percent Tax Increase

A 75-year-old resident of Oyster Bay and living on a fixed income spoke before the Oyster Bay Town Board on Tuesday, Nov. 9, asking, “With a 3.5 percent tax increase from the town, I am being taxed out of my home. Is there another way to balance the budget?”

Hall of Fame Induction for Stanley Drucker

Career As a Clarinetist Has No Parallel

In recognition of an amazing 60 years as a member of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and for many other musical achievements, Massapequa resident Stanley Drucker is being inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, Nov. 16 at Oheka Castle in Huntington. Other inductees in the big event include Lou Reed, Al Kooper, The Shangri-Las, Eddie Palmieri, and Oscar Brand.

King Hopes to Regain Chairmanship

Slated to Head Homeland Security Committee

With the Republican Party takeover of Congress, the GOP’s lone representative on Long Island, Rep. Peter King (R.-Seaford), is set to regain his old post as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

The Secrets of Longevity

Fannie LaPolla Well Into Her Second Centennial

Like most New York Yankee fans, Philomena (Fannie) LaPolla is despondent over her favorite team’s recent defeat in the American League playoffs. But Ms. LaPolla, a longtime resident of Massapequa, isn’t your average Yankee fan. Fannie has seen them all and in this case, the cliché is literally true. In fact, she has seen them all even before Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees from the Boston Red Sox so that the Red Sox owner could cover a failed Broadway production.

NC Legislature Passes 2011 Budget

Lawmakers Debate: Mangano Plan Trick or Treat?

The Nassau County Legislature continued a hearing on County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s 2011 proposed budget that went on all day Friday, Oct. 29, and late into Saturday night, eventually passing the $2.6 billion plan along party lines with Halloween approaching and opposing lawmakers accusing that the budget’s “no tax increase” label was just a costume.

Domestic Violence Summit in Massapequa

Contributions for Local Shelters

Verizon looked to continue fostering a greater sense of hope at a recent press conference in Massapequa when Pedro Correa, president of Verizon LiveSource, announced the donation of 30,000 pre-paid calling cards that will be going to 30 different NYC metropolitan area shelters working to support victims caught in the grip of domestic violence. These local contributions are just one aspect of Verizon’s planned nationwide distribution of calling cards worth an estimated $150,000.

Gubernatorial Hopefuls Trade Barbs at Hofstra Debate

Andrew Cuomo, Carl Paladino Overshadowed by Oddball Fringe Candidates

Who won last Monday night’s first and only New York gubernatorial debate at Hofstra University? The answer may not be measured in a simple set of poll numbers, but rather in the comedic talents of a zany band of fringe candidates who towed the line between jabs and a few well-rehearsed punch lines.

Seniors Named Commended Students

Two Plainedge High School seniors, Leanne Falzon and Olivia Hathaway have been named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Loud Voices of Dissent in High Stakes County Debate

Schools: Fewer Teachers, More School Taxes if Mangano Plan Passes

County Executive Edward P. Mangano campaigned for and won his current position with a clear promise to lower spending and taxes for Nassau. The day draws near when he must deliver, arriving at a balanced budget for 2011 without raising taxes or increasing the deficit. This has led to painful proposals, drawing protests on extreme moves like cutting loose the entire Long Island Bus system and turning the high expense of tax refunds over to schools, towns, villages and other special districts including libraries and fire districts.