Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How a Massapequa survivor’s mission drew David Wright to her door

You won't want to miss Blessing Of The Backpacks on the Massapequa Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday August 21st Patch AM
Friday August 21st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again Massapequa! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Massapequa survivor's mission drew David Wright to her door
  • Why Garden City is challenging changes to the Massapequa football game

Also on today's calendar: Blessing Of The Backpacks and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pediatric cancer survivor from Massapequa gets surprise visit from Mets' David Wright (news12.com) — A Massapequa cancer survivor is being celebrated well beyond Long Island after turning her childhood brain tumor battle into a nationwide effort to support kids with cancer. Bridget Rogers helped design emotional-resilience workshops through A Moment of Magic Foundation, is now training to be a physician for medically vulnerable children, and just received a surprise home visit and "Guardian Everyday Champion" honor from the New York Mets and David Wright.
   

• GC schools prepare for opening with curriculum updates (gcnews.com) — Garden City school officials are finalizing construction, curriculum updates, and staffing ahead of the September 1 opening, while also flagging a dispute over venue and kickoff changes for their Week 3 football game against Massapequa High School. The board is pressing Section VIII for answers on the new policy that let the home team alter those details without consultation, and promises to keep families informed as the season approaches.
   

📸 Around Massapequa

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Massapequa

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Massapequa Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Massapequa PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, does anyone have a recommendation for a painter who does a good job and cleans up?
    I need both exterior painting for stucco/cement and interior. Thanks. (Nextdoor Biltmore Shores)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full Time in Massapequa. Apply here.
  • YMCA of Long Island posted a job opening for SACC Group Leader in Massapequa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

  • Seaford High School librarian honored by Nassau Association of School Technologists (longislandpress.com)

Wantagh

  • How Ozzy Osbourne Inspired a Song on Down's New 'Volume V' Album (popcrush.com)
  • 13 New York Spots Where Showing Up Without A Reservation Could Ruin Your Day In 2026 (takingthekids.com)
  • Willie Nelson and Neil Young announce two East Coast shows. Get tickets (amedpost.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Massapequa