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Thousands attend Massapequa Chamber Street Fair 4y4e4z
By MIKE POLANSKY
Senior Correspondent | June 12, 2025
A record 122 vendors lined lower Broadway in Massapequa as an estimated 15,000 people enjoyed the annual Chamber of Commerce Street Fair on Sunday, June 1. Co-hosted with the Town...
Honoring NMFD’s best 5t5x16
June 12, 2025
The North Massapequa Fire Department honored outgoing Fire Chief Thomas M. Licata, an active member of the department for almost 30 years, at its recent Installation Dinner. On hand to...
As she turns 100, LI icon says ‘keep moving’ is key to long life 5w2d1k
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
[email protected] | June 12, 2025
Geraldine “Jerry” Leo, who turned 100 in April, believes the secret to a long life is simple: “Keep moving.” And she practises what she preaches. At 100, Leo is not...
DelGuercio repeats as winner at Albany Avenue 5K Run 4y506j
By MIKE POLANSKY
Special Correspondent | June 12, 2025
Farmingdale High School track standout Frank DelGuercio claimed his second straight victory at the Albany Avenue 5K Run last month, finishing the course in 17 minutes, 23 seconds — a...
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Massapequa Park ranked ‘No. 1 Place to Live’ in New York State 132s2l
Massapequa Park Village was named the best place to live in New York and ranked No. 140 nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report. That comes as no surprise...
Amityville School Board approves new name and logo; gives its superintendent noticeFree Access 4r484p
The Amityville Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to reinstate "The Tide" as the district’s athletic team name, replacing "Hawks," a name adopted in April after the state banned...
U.S. Education Secretary s Massapequa in mascot ban; vows fight with NYS if it does not pull regulationFree Access 5p3e11
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massapequa High School on Friday, May 30, to address the ongoing dispute between local school districts and New York State over the use...
People / Social 165i44
Celebrating Long Island’s local businesses 585v4
Over 750 of Long Island’s business community ed the Herald for the fourth annual Herald Long Island Choice Award’s ceremony. People packed the ballroom at Crest Hollow County Club...
Long Island Cares’ Paule Pachter retires 591z3k
After more than 17 years leading Long Island Cares, President and CEO Paule Pachter has announced his retirement. He will assume the title of president emeritus in an advisory capacity...
Columnists / Free Access 3a3d5l
Curious case of Robin the Setter 6g484o
I don’t let sleeping dogs lie. Back in 2006, I began a decade long search throughout Babylon Village for the gravesite of Sensation, the Pointer who still symbolizes the Westminster...
What permits do we need before we sell? 3z2f6w
Q. I’m trying to figure out what to do about the old construction on my house that I am being told needs permits before I can finish selling. First, I...
Belmont Stakes returns to Saratoga amid Belmont Park construction 74o6u
For the second consecutive year, the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday due to ongoing construction at the new Belmont Park in Elmont. The race’s...
Obituaries 5a6i48
Theresa M. Santmann of Babylon, ‘trailblazing’ healthcare leader, dies at 94 124j6
Theresa M. Santmann, a pioneering healthcare advocate who turned personal hardship into a lifetime of service to others, died on...
Dr. Edward J. Mohr, an ophthalmologist, dies at 78 2k5g4y
Dr. Edward J. Mohr, a comionate ophthalmologist whose skilled hands helped preserve the vision of thousands and whose heart helped...
Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, owner of Bayview Florist, at 96 6612j
Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, a longtime owner of Bayview Florist in Massapequa Park who was known for her adventurous spirit,...
Schools / Sports 56575a
Massapequa’s magical season comes to end 3w563r
Huntington girls’ lacrosse defeated Massapequa in the Long Island Class A Championship at Adelphi University June 2. The Blue Devils, the Suffolk County champions, never trailed against the Chiefs, who...
Chiefs drop LIC heartbreaker to Hills, 15-14 6ln66
Half Hollow Hills sauntered into Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium with an undefeated record, No. 1 in the country among public schools, according to USA Lacrosse. Led by Anthony Raio, Long Island’s...
Battery charges Chiefs to L.I. championship 1r1e4j
Massapequa’s high school teams may or may not be calling themselves the Chiefs next season, but the area could start using “Hamlet of Champions” if this keeps up. It started...
Massapequa walks off with another L.I. title 3f102f
The Long Island Class AAA softball championship between Massapequa and Riverhead on Friday afternoon did not disappoint. There was no shortage of excellent pitching, clutch defensive plays, and some timely...
Plainedge tops East Rockaway for title 614ke
For a second straight season, the Plainedge and East Rockaway girls’ flag football teams met with a Nassau County title on the line. And it was Plainedge repeating last year’s...
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Firefighter recruitment demands action, awareness 2n535e
As a second-generation volunteer and professional firefighter, I often reflect on the growing challenges we face in recruiting and retaining...
Extracurricular activities have an essential role 6k286w
What do you most about high school? For me, it was my social studies classes and the teachers who...
A life celebrated for my brother, Kevin 3e5l5f
My brother Kevin recently ed away. Death is a reality each family must confront. There’s no denying death’s heartbreaking impact...
The Rich Must Tread Lightly in Politics i682s
If you are familiar with the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” you know the song “If I Were A Rich...
Saving the environment means fixing our lawns 6t3l5f
Suburban America, and Long Island, has always been defined by its picket white fences, apple pie, and of course emerald-green...
Events / Calendar 5z586j
PSEG Long Island educates customers on commercial incentives 6l1l70
PSEG Long Island celebrated Small Business Week by inviting its small business customers to learn how they can save money through PSEG Long Island’s programs, rebates and grants. The workshop...
Massapequa Historical Society is looking for your best shot 5g6r5q
The Massapequa Historical Society’s annual photo contest is now open. Photographers can submit their most beautiful landscape and nature photos from in and around Massapequa as well as photos of...
“Don’t stop believin’… 1h5n5b
Voyage returns with its rockin’ tribute to Journey. The popular band takes everyone back when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike, the band performs...
Legals / Free Access 4r2g50
Public Notices 351l6x
Notice of formationof Golden RoadResidences LLC.Articles of Organization filed with theSecretary of State ofNew York SSNY onApril 3, 2025. Officelocated in NassauCounty. SSNY hasbeen designated forservice of process.SSNY shall mailcopy...
Public Notices 351l6x
Notice of formationof ICE AGE VISUALS, LLCArticles of Organization filed with theSecretary of State ofNew York (SSNY) on04/23/2025Office location,County of Suffolk.SSNY has been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whomprocess...
Public Notices 351l6x
Town of Oyster BayZoning Board of Appeals TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE,OYSTER BAY, NEWYORK 11771-1592 -TELEPHONE: (516)624- 6232 – FAX:(516) 624-6149RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOISSCHMITT, Vi c eChairwoman –KATHLEEN MULLIGAN REBECCA...