Planned Parenthood of Nassau County this week announced the opening of a new health center in Massapequa. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Jan. 24 for the facility, which was opened to the public during the last week of December. FULL STORY

How many communities can boast of having their own wetland preserve, right in the heart of suburbia? Not too many, and that's a fact which has apparently instilled much pride in Massapequans, who share their hometown with the 423-acre Massapequa Preserve. FULL STORY

Many of Plainedge High School's top athletes received awards at the Fall Varsity Awards Night, sponsored by the Plainedge Parents Club and the Plainedge Athletic Department which was held on Dec. 14 at the high school. FULL STORY

As part of the annual Elks National Free Throw Contest, the Massapequa Elks will sponsor a free throw contest locally. It will take place Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ames School on Baltimore Avenue, Massapequa. Children ages 8 to 13 are welcome to attend and participate. For further information, one may call Tom at (516) 935-1096. FULL STORY