🌱 Patch AM: How Massapequa edged Garden City in a packed Hofstra thriller

Hello Massapequa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Massapequa edged Garden City in a packed Hofstra thriller
• Meet the new Forest Ranger hailing from Massapequa

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fest is back - Readings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some sun, then clouds; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun, nice and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trojans battle Massapequa in thrilling Hofstra showdown (gcnews.com) — Massapequa football fans just saw the Chiefs edge Garden City in a packed showdown at Hofstra, winning on a late touchdown after a tense, back-and-forth game. The Trojans now turn their attention to hosting New Hyde Park this Saturday afternoon, inviting local supporters to fill the stands again and keep the high-energy atmosphere going.
   

• New York welcomes 17 Forest Rangers following graduation (cnyhomepage.com) — Massapequa is represented in New York's newest class of Forest Rangers, as Jack Caulfield of Massapequa joins 16 others graduating from the DEC's intensive six‑month training. These rangers will now help protect millions of acres of public land statewide, handling rescues, wildfire response, and other critical conservation work that benefits outdoor enthusiasts from Long Island to the Adirondacks.
   

📸 Around Massapequa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Massapequa

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Psychic Fest is back - Readings →
  American Legion Post 1066 UNION MEETING, 66 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• First Annual Hardscrabble Theater One-Act Play Festival →
  298 Conklin St, Farmingdale
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Casino Night Fundraiser →
  Our Lady Of Lourdes Church School Auditorium, 379 Linden St, Massapequa Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• HS SAT (Off Site)
  Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa
  7:30 am
• Tobay Beach Car Show →
  The Boat Yard, 1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• MHS Guidance Workshop - Financial Aid for College
  MHS
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill →
  American Beauty Bistro, 24 Central Ave, Massapequa
  6:00 pm
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• HS Junior Post-HS Kickoff
  Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Dr, Massapequa
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Tobay In-Water Boat Show →
  Massapequa NY
Saturday October 10
• Math Meets Gaming: Free Family Event with Mathnasium and Valhallan Esports →
  Valhallan Esports Training, 3004 Merrick Rd, Wantagh
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill →
  American Beauty Bistro, 24 Central Ave, Massapequa
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have a small leak in my roof.
  I'm looking for a reliable, reasonably priced roofer who handles small jobs. Thanks (Nextdoor Magnolia Drive)
• Hi all, looking for a part time nanny for one 9 month child
  Looking for 2 days a week, roughly 20 hours total between 8:30 am to 6 pm And the days vary weekly (example, one week will be Monday and Friday and… (Nextdoor North Massapequa)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Wantagh. Apply here.
• Red Lobster posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Copiague. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

• 3 Oktoberfest events on Long Island this weekend (newsday.com)
• High school sports roundup: Soccer, field hockey, girls volleyball and boys golf (newsday.com)

Wantagh

• Döner Haus Is Ready to Go National (franchising.com)
• Owner & Head Chef of Celebrity Hangout NYC Italian Eatery to Open Long Island Restaurant (longisland.com)

Ok Massapequa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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