Massapequa Observer

02/14/2025

Seaford School District proposes first round of 2025-26 budget

Seaford Board of Education trustees presented a first draft of a proposed district budget for the 2025-26 academic year at their recent meeting on Feb. 12.

02/13/2025

Family of Omer Neutra tells his story to House committee

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee met with the families of six American hostages taken in Israel, including that of Plainview's Omer Neutra, to hear

02/12/2025

Andrew Monteleone sworn in as Town of Oyster Bay trustee

The Town of Oyster Bay has appointed lawyer Andrew Monteleone to fill a seat on the Town Board that has been vacant since December 2024.

02/11/2025

Rep. Tom Suozzi part of letter sent to Social Security Administration over DOGE concerns

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was the lead writer of a letter from the House Ways and Means Committee to the Acting Social Security Administration

01/29/2025

Nassau County schools slated to receive foundation aid bumps

Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025-2026 budget proposal invests $2 billion investment in Nassau County schools, with foundation aid increases across all districts.

01/22/2025

Turning pain into purpose: Mother takes OD prevention into own hands after son's death

Carole Trottere is turning her pain into purpose through overdose prevention advocacy so no other parent has to feel the anguish she has.

01/15/2025

Glen Cove grandmother channels grief into drug overdose prevention advocacy

After losing her granddaughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose, Glen Cove's Corinne Kaufman turned to advocacy to prevent future deaths.

12/01/2024

So sad to learn of the passing of Connor Kasin, a 12th grade student from Massapequa who tragically passed away while playing in a charity hockey game.

My thoughts and prayers are with Connor’s family as well as with the entire Massapequa community as they mourn this terrible loss.

11/12/2024

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10/16/2024

Today, luxury shopping destination Belmont Park Village soft opens on Long Island in metropolitan New York, offering a sneak preview of the experience to come. Throughout its rolling opening, Belmont...

10/10/2024

09/24/2024

Food Drive to Support Local Veterans: You can help a support local veterans by donating to a Veteran Food Collection Drive in support of disadvantaged hometown heroes. From October 1st to October 31st, residents are invited to drop-off non-perishable food items at collection boxes located in Town Hall South in Massapequa (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and Town Hall North in Oyster Bay (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay).

Drop-off locations are open from 9am to 4:45pm weekdays. This Veteran Food Collection Drive is hosted in partnership with AMVEST Post 88 in Massapequa. For more information, please call (516) 624-6380 or email [email protected]