The week opened with the arrest of two teens accused of firing a gun on Central Avenue. Massapequans also received some disturbing news about the rise of prescription drug abuse in the area and word came down about drifters breaking into Nassau County homes by distracting owners. The drop in sales at a local BP reminded us of the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But Massapequa also showed that they're willing to go to great lengths to help neighbors. We saw the extraordinary commitment of blood donors at St. Rose of Lima church and we welcomed the new Syrian Orthodox church to the area. We were there to bring it all to you and we thank our dedicated staff.
Government:
Massapequa Unites to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
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School Tax Collection Wraps Up
Sports:
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Baseball Building Character For More Than 50 Years
New York Islanders to Host Ice Girls Tryouts
Volunteers in the News:
A Time to Give
Saying YES to Neighbors in Need
Police and Fire:
Gunfire on Central Avenue
Police Warn About Burglary Scams
Propane Fire on Jetmore Place
Car Slams Into Post Office
Police Blotter June 1-June 7
Bank Robber Strikes for Third Time
Racist and Anti-Semitic Graffiti Written in Abandoned School
Update: House Fire on Brewster Road West
Fire Damages Garage and Home
Four Car Crash on Southern State
Arts:
Massapequa Native Earns Acclaim for Novel
Summer Festival Heats Up This Weekend
Summer Festival in Full Swing
Local Performer in "La La Land"
Business:
Sales Down at North Massapequa BP
Christian Science Church Sold
Sun Rises at Sunrise Tire and Auto
Schools:
Massapequa Hits High Note
Renewing an Old Rivalry
Opinion:
Photo Tour: Massapequa Preserve Keeps Nature Alive
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