Voters Approve Massapequa Budget

Taylor Re-Elected to BOE

The Massapequa School District has one of the largest budgets in all of Long Island. This year, the school board approved a $176,172,498 budget for the 2010-2011 school year. And on Tuesday, May 18, voters in the school district approved that budget by a solid margin, 3,245 to 2,621. The Massapequa Library budget vote was also approved, by a similar 3,508 to 2,261 margin.

Community Newspapers Are a Growing and Vital Industry

Did you think the local newspaper industry was dead or dying? According to a recent study and New York Press Association (NYPA) campaign, your community weekly newspaper actually remains a primary way for people to get information that is important to them.

School Budget Vote Tuesday, May 18

No Challengers for BOE Race

On Tuesday, May 18, residents of the Massapequa School District will vote on the 2010-2011 school budget.

In addition to the budget vote, residents will vote to elect one trustee to the Board of Education. An incumbent BOE member, Timothy Taylor, will be the only candidate on the ballot.

DFM Holds Stop-N-Shop Night

On Tuesday, May 25, Drug Free Massapequa (DFM) will hold its first annual Stop-n-Shop Night, to be held at St. Rose of Lima auditorium on 5023 Merrick Rd.

That evening, the doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and attendees can shop from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

BOE Approves Budget for May Vote

Spending, Tax Increases Kept at Under Three Percent

The Massapequa School Board has approved a $176,172,498 budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Voters in the school district will vote on the budget at the May 18 election. In addition to the budget vote, residents will vote to elect one trustee to the Board of Education. An incumbent BOE member, Timothy Taylor, will be the only candidate on the ballot.

More Arrests In Church Crime Spree

Same Man Arrested for Four Different Crimes

There has been another arrest in the string of burglaries that have taken place in recent months at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. And it was the same suspect arrested in prior cases.

Woodlock Pines for Lasting Memories

During a long weekend vacation at Split Rock Lodge in the Poconos, Marge and Don Kranich who made their home in Baldwin, and Mary and Harry Kiesendahl from Massapequa, spent most of their time discussing the resort business and what it would be like to own and operate a resort. Both families agreed it was worthwhile looking into.

Arrest Made in ‘Terroristic Threat’

Police: Former Student Talked of ‘Columbine Type’ Action

The Seventh Squad reports the arrest of an individual for making a terroristic threat that occurred on Friday, April 9 in North Massapequa.

From Massaspequa to Survivor

Charting the Rise Of Sean Kenniff

“I was just a single guy with a big mouth.”

That’s how Sean Kenniff, Massapequa native, published novelist, practicing neurologist, television journalist and radio host described his ability to land a spot on Survivor, the popular television reality series.

TOB Women of Distinction Honors

Local Residents Cited for Various Good Deeds

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, together with members of the Town Board, honored eight Town of Oyster Bay residents as recipients at the 12th annual  “Women of Distinction” Awards Ceremony, held at Town Hall March 23. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of women who either live or work in the Town.