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Morning Massapequa! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Clocks Boulevard blaze displaced neighbors and injured firefighters
  • Where to find Massapequa's must-see pirate-themed Halloween light show

Also on today's calendar: Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fire heavily damages Massapequa home, displaces 4, injures 2 firefighters (newsday.com) — A serious house fire on Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa Saturday evening heavily damaged a home, displaced four residents, and injured two firefighters, though all occupants escaped unharmed. About 100 firefighters from Massapequa and neighboring departments battled flames involving the house, attached garage, and lithium-ion batteries, with the road closed for hours while county investigators worked to determine the cause.
   

• Best Streets and Neighborhoods to See Halloween Decorations on Long Island (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Massapequa can visit the Pirates of Port Royal and the Singing Pumpkins display on Bayview Avenue all October, featuring a Disney-style pirate ship, animatronics, and a free nightly pumpkin show. The guide also points to other standout Halloween houses in Lindenhurst, Wantagh, and Middle Island, with scare ratings, addresses, parking tips, and charity donation details to help plan a fun night out.
   

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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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