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Coffee in hand, Massapequa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would a third self-storage site mean for Massapequa neighbors?
  • Which Massapequa stars just made Nassau's Athletics Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town of Oyster Bay council members to decide on self-storage facility in Massapequa, will hold for public comment (longislandpress.com) — Massapequa residents may soon see a third self-storage facility as the Town of Oyster Bay weighs a special use permit for a three-story building at 5596 Old Sunrise Highway. The board has left the record open for 30 days of public comment while officials review concerns about building height, landscaping, and impacts on nearby homes.
   

• Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame welcomes 30 inductees in its Class of 2026 (longislandpress.com) — Massapequa sports fans will see several hometown standouts honored as part of Nassau County's 2026 High School Athletics Hall of Fame class, including three Baldinger brothers and lacrosse star Mike O'Neill from Massapequa High School. The Oct. 7 ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club will celebrate 30 inductees whose achievements and community impact shaped high school sports across Nassau County.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member - Prep/Dish (Availability between 2:00pm and 11:00pm) in Levittown. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew Member in Levittown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

  • Seaford man arrested after police find 70 envelopes of suspected heroin on E-bike (liherald.com)
  • Monday Headlines: DOT, DOT, DOT Edition (newsbreak.com)
  • Seaford Middle School named as 2026 School of Distinction (longislandpress.com)

Wantagh

  • Wantagh State Parkway Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Fallen NYS Trooper James M. MacLarnon (longisland.com)
  • Wantagh and undefeated Plainedge play to 1-1 tie in girls soccer (newsday.com)

Lindenhurst

  • LI Driver Arrested After Fatal Lindenhurst Hit-And-Run: Police (patch.com)
  • Pedestrian Killed In Lindenhurst Hit-And-Run: Police (patch.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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