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Also check out Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser on the Massapequa Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who powered Massapequa's shutout win in the field hockey opener?
  • How a Massapequa firefighter and the Mets keep 9/11 memories alive

Also on today's calendar: Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roundup: Early-season soccer, field hockey and volleyball (newsday.com) — Massapequa's field hockey team opened its season strong with a 1–0 win over Clarke, thanks to an early goal and a shutout in Nassau I play. The roundup also highlights early-season soccer and volleyball results for nearby Long Island schools, giving local fans a quick look at how neighboring teams are starting their campaigns.
   

• David Lennon: Mets continue to help NYC heal from 9/11 attacks (newsday.com) — Massapequa firefighter Dan Dunleavy's memories of responding to Ground Zero anchor a look at how the Mets still visit FDNY firehouses to honor 9/11 first responders. The story follows former and current Mets players as they maintain a 25-year tradition of supporting firefighters and police, reinforcing a bond that helps New Yorkers continue healing.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 9
  • Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill →
    American Beauty Bistro, 24 Central Ave, Massapequa
    6:00 pm
  • UQE Back-to-School Night
    Massapequa Public Schools UQE
    7:00 pm
  • BLE Back-to-School Night
    Massapequa Public Schools BLE
    7:00 pm
  • FFE Back-to-School Night
    Massapequa Public Schools FFE
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • DAHS PTSA Spirit Wear Sales
    East Broadway School Seaford, NY 11783
    7:00 am
  • Pre-K Back to School Night
    Plainedge Public Schools 241 Wyngate Drive , North Massapequa, NY 11758
    5:00 pm
  • EP/Sch/JHW Back to School Night @ 6PM
    Plainedge Public Schools 241 Wyngate Drive , North Massapequa, NY 11758
    6:00 pm
  • Freestyle At The Yard →
    The Boat Yard, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Massapequa
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
    Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
    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

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🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

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Wantagh

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Farmingdale

  • Explore Long Island's best nature trails this fall (newsday.com)
  • RetrievAir moves pet airline service to MacArthur Airport (newsday.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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