A state advisory panel this week released a comprehensive management plan for the South Shore Estuary, the natural system that encompasses Massapequa's many waterways. FULL STORY

Valentine's Day was marked throughout the Massapequas last Wednesday evening, as residents celebrated the amorous holiday in their homes and local restaurants. FULL STORY

On Sunday, March 18, from noon until 4 p.m. at the AMF Sheridan Bowl in Mineola, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island will be holding its 20th Annual Celebrity Day Bowlathon. Guest celebrities will include hockey great Clark Gillies, other New York Islanders' alumni, and Jon Seda from the Emmy award winning drama Homicide: Lfie on the Street. Fans will also get to see some of their favorite personalities from WLIR (92.7 FM) radio. Once again this year Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank major event sponsors Astoria Federal Savings and WLIR (92.7 FM) radio for their continued support. FULL STORY

Vytra Health Plans and the Greater Long Island Running Club are combining their resources on Saturday morning, April 28 to stage the Vytra Human Race 5 Kilometer Run, with the entire net proceeds of the Run to be turned over to Long Island Cares and its efforts to provide emergency food assistance to needful Long Islanders. FULL STORY