🌱 Patch AM: Massapequa senior advances in prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition

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In today's newsletter:

• Massapequa senior advances in prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition
• Can Massapequa extend its 24-game football win streak Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
• Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Massapequa High School Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com) — A Massapequa High School senior, David "DJ" Moravec, has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, putting a local student in the running for prestigious college funding. Recognized for his strong PSAT score and academic record, he now competes for one of about 6,700 scholarships. Moravec is active in video game design studies and is a graduate of Unqua Elementary.
   

• Long Island high school football games to watch, plus game picks (newsday.com) — Massapequa's powerhouse football team, riding a 24-game winning streak and three straight Long Island titles, is back in action Friday night at Syosset. The article spotlights key matchups across Long Island, but Massapequa stands out for its dominant run game behind halfback Mike Castellano and a strong offensive line. Fans can expect another high-energy test under the lights.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Massapequa

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
• Our final super summer Saturday food truck/ craft fair of 2026 →
  1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
  4:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! →
  1004 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser →
  Kiwanis Log Cabin, John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY, 11758
  10:00 am
• Vinyl Revival →
  1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Common Ground →
  1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
  5:30 pm
• TBD →
  The Boat Yard, 1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill →
  American Beauty Bistro, 24 Central Ave, Massapequa
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• The LONG ISLAND Music Lover's Faire (Record & CD Show) →
  American Legion Post 1066, 66 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- Massapequa →
  210 Spruce Street Massapequa Park, NY 11762 USE THE SECOND AVENUE ENTRANCE
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Seaford remembers five 9/11 alumni 25 years later (liherald.com)
• Seaford native John William Perry honored with Manhattan street (liherald.com)
• Seaford students design art mural, celebrating traits of the Scholars Profile (longislandpress.com)

Wantagh

• Ian Gillan reveals what really brought Ritchie Blackmore back to Deep Purple: 'The closure was years ago' (guitarplayer.com)

East Meadow

• Plainview Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal, 'Drug-Fueled Crash': NCDA (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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