Residents who enjoy Massapequa's bay beaches and boating will be impacted by a state plan for the Long Island South Shore Estuary expected to be released next month. FULL STORY

Due to a typographical error, the article in last week's edition entitled, "Stricter Town Zoning Regulations Proposed for Home-Based Offices" incorrectly indicated that home businesses excluded from the town code "do create a heavy traffic flow." The phrase should have read "do not create a heavy traffic flow." FULL STORY

The Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Control Commission (TEQR) held a public scoping session on Jan. 17 to hear local residents' concerns regarding a proposal to construct a gas station and supermarket at the former Liberty Industrial Site in South Farmingdale. FULL STORY

Friends of the Massapequa Preserve will join the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference in leading a hike through the Massapequa Preserve this Sunday, Jan. 28, at 12 p.m. The hike, lasting about one to one and a half hours, will be moderately paced, and tour the southern end of the Nassau Greenbelt Trail. Those who wish to participate should meet the group on Ocean Avenue at Merrick Road, Massapequa. In the case of rain or heavy snow, the event will be cancelled. For more information about the hike, one may call Lisa Schary at 826-8339. FULL STORY

The Massapequa volleyball Chiefs recently completed a successful season. They started the season ranked number 2 with a team roster of 13 players: 3 seniors, 5 juniors, 4 sophomores and 1 freshman. The team finished the season number 1 with a 13-1 league record and a 16-2 overall record. The Varsity Chiefs completed one of the greatest seasons in the school's history. They claimed the titles of Nassau County Class "A" Championship and the Conference I. FULL STORY