Last week's debate between Democrat candidates for governor Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer showed that, despite both being Democrats who have a proven record in their present positions, the two candidates have their share of differences. FULL STORY

This summer marks the third consecutive year that Kathleen and William Woodworth of Massapequa will host Emmanuel Peguero, a nine-year-old boy from Queens County through The Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Town Program. FULL STORY

Last week, The Massapequan Observer reported that Massapequa resident Ryan McAleavey was named the first head coach of the men's lacrosse squad at The Globe Institute of Technology. FULL STORY

Massapequa Mustangs and Massapequa High School Chiefs Football coaches joined with members of The Kiwanis Club of Massapequa, to instruct over 100 area youths for a day of football and fun at the 12th Annual Baldinger NFL/Kiwanis Football, held recently at Burns Park. FULL STORY