Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Town Board's decision offers protections for the historic home and stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Maine Maid Inn, once home to Valentine Hicks and a hiding place for runaway slaves, has earned a landmark designation that could help preserve it. The Oyster Bay Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to grant town landmark status to the currently vacant structure hidden in a corner of Jericho. What's more, Supervisor John Venditto said at least two restaurants are interested in operating the old mansion as a restaurant again. Thomas Abbe was delighted by the decision and thanked the broad coalition of historians and civic leaders who joined forces to preserve the old Hicks homestead. "Your thoughts and actions helped carry our efforts to today's success," said Abbe, who serves as clerk of the Jericho Preparative Meeting of the Religious…
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Monday, May 14, 2012
A weekly listing of local jobs available.
Check back here every week for a compilation of the jobs available in the area. Are you an employer hiring? Add the job listing to the comment field below. Telephonics Corporation, Farmingdale T-Mobile, Massapequa Liberty Mutual, Farmingdale Macy's, Massapequa We R Wireless, Farmingdale
Memorial Day weekend is about tangy backyard barbecue and sweet cole slaw. But what if you can’t make it all? We want your pick for catered food joint.
Sides of mac and cheese, potato salad and cole slaw go great with any family get together. So do trays of penne alongside sausage and peppers. That’s a Long Island feast done Italian-style. Whatever your preference, Memorial Day weekend is all about backyard gatherings of friends and family. But whether you fire up the Weber grill or channel your inner Martha Stewart, preparing the entire banquet may be too much to handle. You’re in luck. Quality caterers abound, from the local meat market and deli to the neighborhood restaurant or grocery store. Time to weigh in. Massapequa Patch is looking for the best catered food in town. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Open Houses in Massapequa this weekend.
Saturday Open Houses 49 Highland Street Price: $435,000 Description: 4 beds, 2 baths Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. 259 North Atlanta Avenue Price: $389,000 Description: 3 beds, 2 baths Time: Noon to 2 p.m. 94 Exeter Road Price: $689,000 Description: 4 beds, 2 baths Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Open Houses 120 Nassau Road Price: $759,000 Description: 5 beds, 3 baths Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tell us where to find Massapequa's best stay at home spot is.
Summer is little more than a month away and if you're planning to stay in the area, It's time to start planning activities. We're here to help. We've been asking to you to tell us where the best places to go for family fun without the long trip. It can be a park, museum or kid-friendly spot. Now we've put up a poll together a poll to find out. We'll announce a winner on Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. So be sure to vote for your favorite place. And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why. Cast your vote now!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Purchase nearly doubles Long Island American Water's customer base in New York, making it the largest of its kind.
Long Island American Water, the Lynbrook-based water company that already serves portions of southwest Nassau County, became the largest investor-owned water utility in the state this week after aquiring several water systems from Aqua America. The new company will continue to serve Wantagh, Seaford, Merrick, Bellmore, Levittown, Massapequa Park, East Massapequa and parts of Glen Cove. Adding these new systems, which are located in Nassau, Washington, Westchester and Ulster counties and serve approximately 152,000 people, nearly doubles the LIAW's customer base in New York. Its parent company, American Water Works Company, Inc., paid $39 million in cash and assumed debt of $23 million, reports MarketWatch. LIAW also sold off eight of its…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Not going away this summer? We want your pick for top local staycation destination.
With summer fast approaching and children out of school, many load up the SUV and hit the road for a much-needed vacation. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season. But with sky-high gas prices as a strong deterrent, you might choose not to travel at all this year. There’s also three months of your child’s downtime to account for. How to fill the rest of those dog days? Staycation, of course. Patch wants to know where do you go to entertain your family and play locally? Is it a favorite park, bike path, museum, movie theater or kid-friendly lunch spot? Time to weigh in. Massapequa Patch is looking to unearth the most family-friendly spot in town. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
With an up and down economy, how much business should there be in the area.
On Friday, the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Play it Again Sports. It was one of several new businesses that have opened in recent weeks. At the same time, there have also been several noteworthy empty business spaces in the area in recent years. Some feel that suburban areas shouldn't be overwhelmed with too much commercial space. Others think it's the lifeblood of a local economy. We want to know if you think Massapequa has it right. Take our poll below and let us know what you think in comments.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Find out where to take Mom on her Big Day.
You have one more week to get your Mother's Day plans in gear and we've been trying to help. Massapequa Patch asked you to pick the top spot for Mother's Day brunch this week and in a close vote you picked La Bottega. The popular Italian eatery is known for their paninis and sandwiches. They also offer a wide variety of weekly specials and wine. Congrats to La Bottega, and come back Monday for our next Reader's Choice category.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Take our poll and please your mom.
The countdown to Mother's Day is in full swing, and if you haven't figured out your plans yet, Massapequa Patch is here to help. We're asking you where to find the best place to eat brunch on Mom's big day and we've put together a poll so you can let us know. We'll announce a winner on Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. So be sure to vote for your favorite place. And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why. Cast your vote now!
Joe Dowd
1:03 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
As a resident, I'm thrilled to see this happen. This effort will preserve a very important part of Long Island's past. This Quaker enclave is a way for our children to look back at our history and inspire them to the future. I've greatly enjoyed writing about this and look forward to future updates. jd more ›