Crime & Safety

Weigh in on the Massapequa Fire Department

The Department is entering a new era. How are they doing.

The Massapequa Fire Department has been in the news quite a bit this week.

There was a changing of the guard at the Department this week as a new group of chiefs were sworn in. The new chief of department is Stephen Daresta.

The fire district was also subject to criticism as an audit by the state comptroller said there were problems with how the district handles claim vouchers and purchases. While there is no evidence the district approved improper claims or purchases, the comptroller made recommendations to ensure they're handled with more care.

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With the department headed into a new era, we thought it would be a good time to get your thoughts on how you think the department is doing. 

Please take our poll and weigh in with your comments below.

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