Massapequa Post Newspaper

10/28/2021

Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC) brings a health and safety message to our community!

Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC) brings a health and safety message to our community!

10/28/2021

On Thurs, Oct. 28, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts author Amy Folk and her presentation on her book “Murder on Long Island.” In 1854 Cutchogue a local farmer and his wife - James and Frances Wickham - were found murdered in their home, butchered with an ax. Blame for the murder fell on one of their farm hands, Irish immigrant Nicholas Behan, who had been fired. The murder not only shocked and horrified the local community but also throughout the northeast of the US. Details were eventually forgotten. Come learn what really happened in Cutchogue in 1854!

The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, 7-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915. As COVID protocols are changing check the library’s website for requirements (www.isliplibrary.org).

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

On Thurs, Oct. 28, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts author Amy Folk and her presentation on her book “Murder on Long Island.” In 1854 Cutchogue a local farmer and his wife - James and Frances Wickham - were found murdered in their home, butchered with an ax. Blame for the murder fell on one of their farm hands, Irish immigrant Nicholas Behan, who had been fired. The murder not only shocked and horrified the local community but also throughout the northeast of the US. Details were eventually forgotten. Come learn what really happened in Cutchogue in 1854!

The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, 7-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915. As COVID protocols are changing check the library’s website for requirements (www.isliplibrary.org).

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/28/2021

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10/27/2021

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10/27/2021

Dan Fagin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes frequently about environmental science and is a science journalism professor at New York University will be speaking at Hofstra University Oct. 28, 1 to 2:15 p.m., in the Leo A. Guthard Cultural Center Theater, Axinn library, first floor, south campus. The event is free and open to the public but registration in advance is required. Go to: shorturl.at/xCDH7

Fagin’s bestselling book, “Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation,” was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer for General Nonfiction, as well as the New York Public Library’s Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism, the National Academies Science Book Award and the Society of Environmental Journalists’ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award, among other honors.

Masks covering over your mouth and nose must be worn at ALL indoor events on campus.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

Dan Fagin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes frequently about environmental science and is a science journalism professor at New York University will be speaking at Hofstra University Oct. 28, 1 to 2:15 p.m., in the Leo A. Guthard Cultural Center Theater, Axinn library, first floor, south campus. The event is free and open to the public but registration in advance is required. Go to: shorturl.at/xCDH7

Fagin’s bestselling book, “Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation,” was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer for General Nonfiction, as well as the New York Public Library’s Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism, the National Academies Science Book Award and the Society of Environmental Journalists’ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award, among other honors.

Masks covering over your mouth and nose must be worn at ALL indoor events on campus.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/26/2021

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10/26/2021

Some showed up on foot, others on two wheels, to Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District on Oct. 6 for National Walk and Bike to School Day. The quarter-century old initiative is sponsored by the National Center for Safe Routes to School to promote physical activity, safe pedestrian and bicycling skills, and a healthy environment.

Principal Stephen Aspetti said it was great to see so many students participate in the national campaign. He noted the many positive aspects about walking and biking to school, from the health and fitness benefits to building camaraderie among friends.

For more on this story and other local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/25/2021

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and Councilman Tom Hand recently joined with colleagues in local government, Assemblyman Michael Durso and County Legislator James Kennedy to support the Town’s 13th Annual Walk for Autism held at John J. Burns Town Park. This walk has helped increase awareness for autism and supports those on the spectrum, and this year, more than $4,300 was raised to benefit the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, a dedicated facility that offers families comprehensive assessments, family support and updated information on autism research while also building awareness. For more information on the Fay J. Lindner Center, call (516) 686-4400.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and Councilman Tom Hand recently joined with colleagues in local government, Assemblyman Michael Durso and County Legislator James Kennedy to support the Town’s 13th Annual Walk for Autism held at John J. Burns Town Park. This walk has helped increase awareness for autism and supports those on the spectrum, and this year, more than $4,300 was raised to benefit the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, a dedicated facility that offers families comprehensive assessments, family support and updated information on autism research while also building awareness. For more information on the Fay J. Lindner Center, call (516) 686-4400.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/24/2021

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10/24/2021

In their search for the next superintendent of schools, the Massapequa Public Schools Board of Education has engaged District Wise Search Consultants to assist in the process. As part of the process, District Wise will host a community forum on Oct. 27, 2021, at 7 p.m., in the Massapequa High School Ames Campus cafeteria. A Zoom link is also available for attendees who cannot attend in person to participate. The Zoom credentials are available on the district’s website, https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/Page/4690.

For those unable to attend the meeting, or for those who prefer to provide their suggestions and opinions privately, a confidential email address has been established by the consultants. Please email [email protected] with your suggestions and opinions. This address will accept e-mails until Nov. 17 for inclusion in the report. Any e-mails received after this date will be forwarded anonymously to the Massapequa Board of Education.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

In their search for the next superintendent of schools, the Massapequa Public Schools Board of Education has engaged District Wise Search Consultants to assist in the process. As part of the process, District Wise will host a community forum on Oct. 27, 2021, at 7 p.m., in the Massapequa High School Ames Campus cafeteria. A Zoom link is also available for attendees who cannot attend in person to participate. The Zoom credentials are available on the district’s website, https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/Page/4690.

For those unable to attend the meeting, or for those who prefer to provide their suggestions and opinions privately, a confidential email address has been established by the consultants. Please email [email protected] with your suggestions and opinions. This address will accept e-mails until Nov. 17 for inclusion in the report. Any e-mails received after this date will be forwarded anonymously to the Massapequa Board of Education.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/23/2021

YES Community Counseling Center was recently honored by Karen Tenenbaum in celebration of Tenenbaum Law’s 25th anniversary. Ms. Tenenbaum acknowledged YES with a generous donation for the services that the organization provides to the community. Karen Tenenbaum was largely responsible for the creation of YES’ Commerce Plaza, founded in 2000. Commerce Plaza, located at YES’ Levittown site, is a unique financial literacy program which provides students with hands-on experience by assigning them a job in a simulated business community that replicates actual work experience.

For more on this story and other local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

YES Community Counseling Center was recently honored by Karen Tenenbaum in celebration of Tenenbaum Law’s 25th anniversary. Ms. Tenenbaum acknowledged YES with a generous donation for the services that the organization provides to the community. Karen Tenenbaum was largely responsible for the creation of YES’ Commerce Plaza, founded in 2000. Commerce Plaza, located at YES’ Levittown site, is a unique financial literacy program which provides students with hands-on experience by assigning them a job in a simulated business community that replicates actual work experience.

For more on this story and other local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/22/2021

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend on October 23rd and 24th.

To make an appointment or for more information, contact the Office of Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca at (516) 624-6343 or email [email protected]. For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state.gov.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend on October 23rd and 24th.

To make an appointment or for more information, contact the Office of Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca at (516) 624-6343 or email [email protected]. For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state.gov.

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/22/2021

Great opportunity to get rid of your old medications in a safe manner.

Great opportunity to get rid of your old medications in a safe manner.

10/21/2021

Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC) brings a health and safety message to our community!

Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC) brings a health and safety message to our community!

10/21/2021

Massapequa’s High School’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department, in conjunction with its Child Study course and Children in Families college course, will once again sponsor a preschool program for district residents.

The preschool will begin around Jan. 4, 2022, with an approximate end date of June 2. Two sessions are being offered, both on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either a morning session (9:10-11:10 a.m.) or an afternoon session (12:15 - 1:30 p.m.). Children must attend both days of the session chosen.

To be eligible, children must be between the ages of 3 (as of Jan. 6, 2022) and 5, not attending kindergarten and toilet trained. Enrollment in the popular program is limited to a maximum of 18 children per session and selection will be by lottery drawing with Massapequa residents and previous students receiving priority. Applications can be downloaded from the preschool website: http://tinyurl.com/mhspreschool. Directions for submissions differ depending on access to different document formats.

Applications must be received by email by Monday, Nov. 1. Word, PDFs, and OneDrive are to be emailed to [email protected] and Google Docs are to be shared with [email protected].

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

Massapequa’s High School’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department, in conjunction with its Child Study course and Children in Families college course, will once again sponsor a preschool program for district residents.

The preschool will begin around Jan. 4, 2022, with an approximate end date of June 2. Two sessions are being offered, both on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either a morning session (9:10-11:10 a.m.) or an afternoon session (12:15 - 1:30 p.m.). Children must attend both days of the session chosen.

To be eligible, children must be between the ages of 3 (as of Jan. 6, 2022) and 5, not attending kindergarten and toilet trained. Enrollment in the popular program is limited to a maximum of 18 children per session and selection will be by lottery drawing with Massapequa residents and previous students receiving priority. Applications can be downloaded from the preschool website: http://tinyurl.com/mhspreschool. Directions for submissions differ depending on access to different document formats.

Applications must be received by email by Monday, Nov. 1. Word, PDFs, and OneDrive are to be emailed to [email protected] and Google Docs are to be shared with [email protected].

For more local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

10/21/2021

MFD battles house fire. Read more at:
Photo by Paul Mazza
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MFD battles house fire. Read more at:
Photo by Paul Mazza
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10/20/2021

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10/20/2021

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato announced that First Half 2021-2022 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 10th.

The Tax Office has resumed in person access, at both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, and are open daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card. There are also outdoor walkup windows. Residents are reminded to sign their check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, and indicate their property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and Phone number on the check. Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539. On November 9th and 10th both offices will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.

For more on this story and other local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato announced that First Half 2021-2022 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 10th.

The Tax Office has resumed in person access, at both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, and are open daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card. There are also outdoor walkup windows. Residents are reminded to sign their check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, and indicate their property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and Phone number on the check. Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539. On November 9th and 10th both offices will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.

For more on this story and other local news, visit the Post at www.massapequa.post.com.