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• Massapequa High School Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com) — Massapequa residents can celebrate as Massapequa High School senior David "DJ" Moravec has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, placing him among more than 16,000 top students nationwide. The Unqua Elementary graduate now advances in a competition that could earn him a share of $24 million in scholarships, highlighting academic excellence within the local school community.
• A nutty idea: Oyster Bay residents 'spread the love' by collecting peanut butter for food pantries – The Long Island Times (litimes.org) — Massapequa residents can support neighbors in need by dropping off peanut butter and similar spreads at Town Hall South on Hicksville Road as part of a townwide food drive. Partnering with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men's Club, Oyster Bay is collecting donations from October 1 through November 15 at several locations to help restock local food pantries.
• Long Island high school football games to watch, plus game picks (newsday.com) — Massapequa's powerhouse football program, riding a 24-game win streak, heads to Syosset Friday night after last year's one-point Long Island title win over Ward Melville. The article spotlights that matchup and several other key Nassau and Suffolk high school games, highlighting standout players, streaks, and what fans can expect from this weekend's action.
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