Thursday, May 17, 2012
Accuser says she's afraid of former officer.
A Massapequa woman who claims a Nassau County Police officer carried on an affair with her, while he was supposed to be on duty, has reportedly asked for an order of protection against the cop. Tara Obenauer, said that Mike Tedesco threatened her after learning of a police investigation of the case, WABC-TV reported. "I'm scared and upset and I would like to get this behind me for myself and for my children," she said. Obenauer said earlier this month that she carried on an affair for months with Tedesco inside her home, when he should have been patrolling. A suspicious neighbor blew the whistle on Tedesco and alerted cops who discovered through a GPS check that he'd been at the home at least 57 times. Tedesco, filed retirement papers and …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Selfless volunteers singled out for plastering smiles on military vets' faces.
Massapequa Cares, a community organization that caters to the veterans of the area, was saluted by Massapequa Park Mayor James Altadonna this week for their tireless efforts to help those who served our country. Special recognition was given to Massapequa Cares at the village board meeting for their work at the annual event they held at the Veterans Hospital in Northport this past March, where clothes, treats, and, most importantly, entertainment and fun were provided for the grateful residents there. Altadonna not only acknowledged the Northport event, but also the recent influx of funding for Massapequa Cares from multiple donors (including the Massapequa Kiwanis), which was previously on the verge of going out of business. “I heard it …
Let us know what surprised you about Tuesday night's results.
The voting has wrapped up and the work ahead is about to begin. The Massapequa school budget passed by a 64 percent margin while two school board members were elected. Joe was elected for his first term and Board President Maryanne Fisher has been elected for a fourth term. The two candidates endorsed by the Massapequa Committee for Educational and Fiscal Responsibility, Dianne Sheffield and Joseph Marsh finished third and fourth. We want to know if you were surprised by any of the results, and if so, what surprised you. Please take our poll below and tell us what you think in the comment section.
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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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Current Board President wins fourth term, Labella will be newcomer as $183 million spending package is approved.
Voters in the Massapequa School District chose to go with something old and something new in Tuesday's School vote. They re-elected current board president Maryanne Fisher to a fourth term, while electing Joe LaBella to the Board of Education. Both the school and library budgets were easily approved. The $183 million school budget passed by 64 percent, 3,208-1,814. It included a 2.23 percent tax levy increase, which was under the state's new tax cap law. It also included the elimination of 29 teaching positions. The turnout for the election was a few hundred less than it was a year ago. Massapequa Superintendent Charles Sulc said the budget was the result of hard work and appreciated the support it received. "We developed a good budget...…
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Venditto vows to examine Oyster Bay policies going forward in wake of ex-Yankee's arrest on child molestation charges.
Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto expressed "shock" at the arrest of former Yankee and town employee Rusty Torres, saying he found the sexual abuse charges "deeply disturbing," and vowed to address town hiring policies as the case goes forward. In an exclusive interview with Patch following Tuesday morning's Town Board meeting, Venditto said an extensive background check was done on Torres before he was hired in 2002 by both the Nassau County Civil Service Commission as well as in a separate investigation by the Town of Oyster Bay. Going forward, Venditto said the town will examine its hiring practices and make changes if necessary. "As we learn more (about the case) if there are lessons to be learned from this and things to be done in …
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Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Massapequa voters will make their decision on the proposed 2012-13 school budget and elect two members of the school board. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Board is guaranteed to have a different look, because one current member Thomas Caltabiano chose not to run for re-election. Incumbent Maryanne Fisher, the current Board president is on the ballot as are Joseph Marsh and Dianne Sheffield, two candidates who are endorsed by the Massapequa Committee for Educational and Fiscal Responsibility. There are also two candidates, Joseph LaBella and Richard Carozza who have touted their business experience. The $183 million budget includes a 2.23 percent increase in the tax levy, which is under the state tax cap. There are no cuts to …
Check out some events going on in the area Tuesday
Start your Tuesday with this daily guide, where you will find five pieces of information you should know today, like events happening in town or topics being covered on the site. Have an event or topic that should appear in this column? Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip to Edward@patch.com. School Election: Voters in the Massapequa School district will go to the polls Tuesday to approve the 2012-13 School budget as well as the library budget. They will also elect two Board of Education members and on Library Board member. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. PTA: The Unqua PTA will hold a general meeting at 9:45 a.m. PTSA: The Massapequa High School Jr./Sr. HS PTSA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Concert: The Birch Lane Beginner's …
Voters go to the polls on Tuesday. What issues matter most to you?
On Tuesday, voters will elect two school board members among the five candidates on the ballot. They will also decide if they want to approve the $183 million budget for the 2012-2013 schoool year. There have been a lot of issues that have been discussed in the months leading up to the budget, but we want to know which ones resonated most with you. Take our poll below and let us know what your most important issue is and let us know why, in comments.
Oyster Bay leaders have not answered key questions about ex-Yankee they've employed for 10 years.
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets in public Tuesday for the first time since Rusty Torres, the town's longtime employee, was charged with molesting an 8-year-old child. Among the lingering questions in the Torres scandal is whether the town did a background check on Torres before hiring him in 2002 as the town's baseball coach. Torres is a convicted felon who served five years probation for a cocaine-related conviction dating to 1985. The town has also not clarified its hiring practices regarding other potential convicted felons. In his decade-long role as the town's baseball coach, Torres was in contact with thousands of children, town and police officials said. The former major leaguer served as a hitting coach for numerous youth baseball …
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jake
10:10 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
State Mandated?? You mean a crazy Nassau CO pension where cops make over 150k >> at the expense of MY HOME TAXES... more ›