Just Salad Opens In Massapequa Park

The salad chain said it seeks to provide accessible, plant-centric meals for Massapequa Park and the surrounding communities.

‘You Can’t Sit With Us’: Massapequa Drama Club Produces ‘Mean Girls’

The musical is an adaptation of the 2004 movie written by Tina Fey.

Massapequa Students Show Off Technical Skills

District officials said February is Career and Technical Education month.

$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Massapequa Park

The ticket cashed during the Feb. 9 drawing, lottery officials say.

Massapequa Freshmen Study Nature Preserve DNA Samples

The Ames Campus students took a trip to the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Convicted Massapequa Cop Impersonator Sentenced To 15 Years' Jail Time: Judge

Prosecutors said the man was a danger to himself and others Tuesday, citing his disciplinary record while incarcerated and prior felonies.

Massapequa, NYCLU Make Final Filings On Bathroom Policy

The policy would bar transgender and gender-nonconforming students from bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

Merrick Road Reopened After Overnight Water Main Break, Flooding: Police

Police say the water main break had closed the road in both directions Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Massapequa Crash Blocks Southern State Shoulder

511 data reports the crash taking place at 7:28 a.m.

6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Massapequa

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Gillen Drunk Driving Bill Hits Congress Floor

The bill would create a $45 million prize purse for the development of anti-drunk driving technology in cars.

LI Teen Goes To Hollywood, Wows American Idol Judges: Patch PM

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LI Teen Goes To Hollywood, Wows American Idol Judges

19-year-old Jesse Findling appeared on “American Idol” Monday night, winning a golden ticket and securing his trip to Hollywood.

Snowstorm Acts Of Kindness: Man Shovels Healthcare Worker’s Stalled Car On Hempstead Turnpike

During the storm, Long Island communities came together with open hearts to help. If you have a kindness story, email Lisa.Finn@patch.com.

Massapequa Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

Senior programs at North Massapequa Monday have already been canceled.

Budget Inn Motel Demolition Begins, Town Officials Say

Town officials have previously called the motel, “structurally dangerous and a hub for criminal activity.”

Massapequa Man Racked Up Unauthorized $108K Credit Card Bill, Faces Larceny Charge: Police

Police say the man’s arraignment is scheduled for Saturday.

From Lockhart To The Library: Massapequa Authors Publish Personal Narratives

The narrative projects are the product of a month of work for Lockhart Elementary School students.

Moo-ve On Up: Massapequa Elementary Schoolers Adopt Dairy Cow

Students in Jordyn Axelrod and Jamie Gallo’s class have adopted the three-month-old cow for a year.

‘We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know’: Lifelong Massapequa Resident Investigates Local History In New Book

In his book, Massapequa resident John DiMarco investigates Massapequa's Indigenous history and tells the story of efforts to preserve it.

Massapequa AP Students Make Seminar Presentations

Approximately 115 students from the seminar courses presented this week, district representatives say.

Freeport Man Involved In Violent Precinct Incident Faces Assault, Possession Charges: Police

Police say the man and two Nassau County police officers were hospitalized after the incident for evaluation and treatment.

Massapequa BOE Celebrates Fall Sports Champions At Meeting

The meeting took place Thursday, Jan. 8, with the Massapequa field hockey, football and boys’ volleyball teams receiving accolades.

Lindenhurst Man Faces Arson Charges After Tuesday Morning Arrest: Police

Police say they found a fire in a Massapequa Park home's carport early Tuesday morning.

2 Drivers In Critical Condition After New Year's Day Crash On Sunrise Highway: Police

1 of the drivers is now facing charges including driving while intoxicated, police say.

McKenna Fifth Graders Donate Winter Clothes To Parish Outreach

The donations were collected during a week-long December donation drive.

Nassau Boces Names Massapequa Trio Students Of The Quarter

The honor was doled out in recognition of the students' attendance, grades and preparedness.

Massapequa Park Ranked Top Place To Live In New York

The report published by U.S. News & World Report factored in average income, rent, home value and commute time, among other variables.

NYCLU, BOE Update On Massapequa Bathroom Lawsuit

The district filed suit in October after State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa placed a stay on its facilities policy.

Unqua Students Embark On Two-Week Kindness Mission

The elementary schoolers three-upped the "12 days of Christmas" with their own challenge, the "15 days of kindness."

Lockhart Elementary Raises $15K For Make-A-Wish

The donation was announced during the school's Make-A-Wish concert on Dec. 23.

Massapequa High Schoolers Show Berner Sixth Graders The Ropes

The high schoolers visited Berner Middle School to give new sixth graders tips on how to navigate middle and high school in Massapequa.

Berner Singers Take Carols On The Road

The audition-only singing group traveled to four elementary schools Thursday.

'Heartbeat Of The Athletic Department' Mauceri Honored With County Award

"To receive this award is truly humbling," Mauceri said.

Ames Students Give Elementary Schoolers A Tour Of Fully Decked Halls

District representatives said the tour is becoming a "highly-anticipated annual tradition" for students.

'It's Rooted In Tradition:' Uncle Giuseppe's Prepares For Feast Of The Seven Fishes

An Italian-American staple, the seven-course fish meal was born out of church doctrine that forbade eating meat on Christmas Eve.

Woman Who Died After Massapequa Crash Identified: Police

The crash took place at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, police say.

41-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Merrick Road Crash: Police

Police say the crash took place at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Merrick Road Reopened After Wednesday Morning Accident: Police

The closure impacted both east and westbound traffic, police say.

Birch Lane Toy Drive Donates Over 300 Toys

The toy drive concluded Dec. 16.