Thursday, May 17, 2012
Massapequa has made it to the playoffs in four team sports. How do you think they'll do?
Another season, another strong run by the Massapequa Chiefs. Massapequa has put four of its varsity teams in post season tournaments and so far, they're off to a flying start. All four teams have won games and Massapequa Softball will take on East Meadow Thursday. There's a lot to cheer for and we want to know how long you'll be cheering. What team do you think will go the farthest? Take our poll below and weigh in with your comments.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Patch speaks with the Massapequa BOE trustee candidate.
This is the third of a series of candidate profiles that will appear on Massapequa Patch. Stay with us for more profiles leading up to Tuesday's election. Dianne Sheffield is a candidate in the May 15 Massapequa School Board election. She has been a resident of Massapequa for 52 years and has one child in the school system and one child who has graduated. Sheffield is an auditor who works for the Plainview Old Bethpage School District and has worked in the Massapequa School District as a claims auditor. She is a member of the Massapequa School District Budget and Finance Committee. We recently sat down with Sheffield and heard some of her opinions on the issues facing voters. On why she supports the school budget: "Because we're not …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Now in its 47th year, the town program provides supervised summer recreation beginning July 2.
Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program at Marjorie Post Park on Washington Avenue is underway, the 47th year of the summer activity program for local kids. The program begins July 2 and is open to children ages 4-12, with groups broken into smaller age brackets. Town Councilman Joseph Pinto described it as "an exciting and affordable summer option.” Children are placed into one of four age groups: Depending upon the children’s ages, the program offers trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the 34th Annual Tobay Games. Families who participated in last year’s program will receive a registration packet for this year’s program in the mail, town officials said. Others can call the Recreation …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Three local professional teams have made post-season, which one will go the farthest?
Winter has turned to spring, but a lot of the "Boys of Winter" are still in action locally. That's because two of the area's NHL teams and one NBA team will still be competing in the playoffs once May arrives. The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have both made it to the second round of the NHL post-season, while the New York Knicks are in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Alas, Long Island's pro team, the New York Islanders, will have to wait until next year, before they get another crack at the Stanley up. But we want to know what team you think is going to go the farthest. Take our poll below, and let us know in comments, how far you think they will go.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Pro MMA fighter Constantinos "Costas" Philippou of Massapequa is featured at Warren Levi Karate.
When Constantinos "Costas" Philippou is not helping others get in shape at Warren Levi Karate in Lawrence, he’s in the octagon exchanging blows professionally in the UFC. The Cyprus-born 32-year-old, who lives in Massapequa, started out as a boxer before shifting his attention to mixed martial arts and going pro in 2008. His current record is 10-2-0.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Massapequa hands top-seeded Syosset a 14-8 loss in battle for Nassau Conference I supremacy.
The Massapequa boys lacrosse team was not supposed to be this good after graduating 17 seniors from a year ago. But the Chiefs knocked off top-seeded Syosset, 14-8, Thursday for first place in Nassau Conference I. There's still one month remaining in the regular season and no doubt both these teams will reach the playoffs. In terms of measuring sticks, Massapequa is better than expected. Here is a look at the game in photos.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Chiefs explode for five third-quarter goals to down top-seeded Syosset, 14-8.
There was determination in the faces and swagger in the collective step of the Massapequa boys lacrosse team. Clearly the Chiefs had something to prove Thursday on the road against preseason top seed Syosset. The Chiefs showcased relentlessness around the ball and skill finishing off possessions. The end result wasn’t even close. Massapequa ran past the Braves, 14-8, Thursday in a Nassau Conference I showdown for first place. Senior midfield Dan Muller and sophomore attack Ian Kirby each poured in four goals for the Chiefs (7-1 overall, 4-0). “Everyone was putting us down, saying we were young,” Muller said. “We lost 17 seniors; we lost our whole attack. We just have something to prove. We’re here to win a Nassau County championship.” …
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
It was a beautiful day and an impressive meet for the Chiefs.
it appears nice weather gives the Massapequa Chiefs girls track team an extra gear. The squad participated in a three team meet under sunny skies Monday and came away with a victory. Massapequa came out the clear winner with 126.5 points, Farmingdale had 81 and Syosset 45.5. We hope you enjoy these photos of the meet.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Both teams have held their home openers. Which one has Massapequa's heart?
We're going to open up a can of worms with this Saturday morning poll. As spring moves into full swing, it's also the start of a new baseball season. In a sports-crazy town like Massapequa, that's cause for celebration. But we want to know which team you're celebrating. The Mets play their home games just a short distance away, while the Yankees have had more recent sucess. Both have been battling for the hearts and minds of area baseball fans, and we want to know who's winning. Take our poll below, and let us know which team is your favorite. You can even weigh in with some out of area teams. And show your pride by weighing in with your comments.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Seasonal beach sticker $50, same as in past two years. Season begins in June.
Town of Oyster Bay residents will not see increases in their beach parking stickers this year, town officials have decided. Parking fees for all seven Oyster Bay beaches --Centre Island, Philip B Healey at Florence Avenue, Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Ransom, Stehli, Harry Tappen and Tobay Beach on the Atlantic -- will remain $50 for a seasonal parking sticker. The sticker is good at all the beaches all season. Town resident military veterans or active military members, volunteer firefighters, auxiliary police and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary get a reduced rate of $25. Senior citizens, 60 and older, who have a town Senior Citizen Beach I.D. card, obtainable at the Town Clerk’s Office for a one-time fee of $25, plus a $2 photo fee, …
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