No Village Funds for Shuttle Bus

Since April of this year, the Mobilized Interfaith Coalition Against Hunger (MICAH) has lobbied the Village of Massapequa Park for a shuttle bus to connect residents to the Long Island Rail Road and mass transit buses.

However, due to the current economic climate, Mayor James Altadonna claims that the village cannot fund such a project.

Nassau Republicans Sweep Back Into Power

County Legislature Changes Hands; Schmitt Set for Leadership Post

The anti-incumbent mood reached Nassau County last Tuesday night as the Republican Party, after a decade-long hiatus from power, won back the Nassau County legislature. The implications for the Massapequa area could be profound.

In the seventh legislative district, Republican challenger Howard Kopel upended Democratic incumbent Jeffrey Toback to give the GOP their legislative edge. According to unofficial results, Kopel won his seat by a solid 6,654 to 5,544 margin.

Crime Spree Hits Massapequa

Robberies, Burglary, Graffiti Incidents Plague the Area

The Seventh Squad reports the details of a robbery that occurred in Massapequa on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m.

According to detectives, two male victims, ages 20 and 22, were walking through the parking lot at 850 Sunrise Highway, when they were approached by three suspects who demanded their cell phones. Both victims, detectives added, were threatened and punched. The suspects took the victims’ cell phones and fled the scene on BMX bicycles eastbound on Sunrise Highway.

Meet the Candidates for Nassau County Executive

In the race for Nassau County Executive, Democrat Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove will attempt to retain the post he has held since 2002. He is running against longtime Republican Legislator Ed Mangano of Bethpage.

TOB Supervisor Race: John Venditto Vs. Keith Scalia

Candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor were asked for their comments on councilmatic districts versus at-large representation; the new law for the dissolution of villages and special districts; the use of TOB SEA Fund Bond money; the most important function of the supervisor; and their accomplishments.

Meet the Candidates for the 12th Legislative District

On Nov. 3, voters in the 12th district will select their representative to the Nassau County Legislature. John Rennhack will challenge incumbent Peter J. Schmitt. The district includes the villages of Massapequa, Massapequa Park, plus portions of Seaford and portions of North Massapequa. The candidate’s profiles are listed below.

Meet the Candidates Running for Town of Oyster Bay Clerk

Incumbent Republican Steve Labriola is facing challenger Democrat John Capobianco in the race for Town of Oyster Bay Clerk. Both candidates were asked the same questions regarding their campaign to compile the following profiles. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Six Vie for Three Spots on Oyster Bay Town Board

The same questions were asked of all candidates running for the Town of Oyster Bay Board, which is a four-year term. In the event a council member leaves office prior to completion of a full term, the town board appoints a replacement. That person serves until the next regularly scheduled election, at which time the voters elect an individual to serve the remainder of the term. There is no limit to the number of terms council members may serve.

Incumbent Republican councilmembers Chris J. Coschignano, Elizabeth A. Faughnan and Joseph G. Pinto are being challenged by Democrats Matt Meng, Erin Reilley and Doug Watson. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Their stories appear below in alphabetical order.

Jack’s Last Call Performance on Kerouac Anniversary

Play to Be Staged at the Bar Where the Action Takes Place

This month will see more action on the Kerouac front as Jack’s Last Call: Say Goodbye to Kerouac, the original play about Jack Kerouac’s last night on Long Island, will be performed at Gunther’s Tap Room in Northport.

This performance of the play, written by Massapequa resident Patrick Fenton, promises to be a special one. In fact, the play itself is set in Gunther’s, a place where Kerouac once drank and played pool during his time on Long Island in the early 1960s. It will be staged on Saturday, Oct. 24, almost 40 years to the date of Kerouac’s death, which took place on Oct. 21, 1969.

Residents Protest Proposed Rate Increase

Suggest Aqua-NY Merge With Massapequa Water District

A proposed rate increase by Aqua-New York, one that would affect customers in the Massapequa area, was the topic of public meetings held last weekend by Legislator Dave Mejias.

The legislator held meetings at both the Berner Middle School and at the Massapequa Public Library. The Friday night meeting at the middle school was attended by up to 60 people, while on Saturday, up to 30 people jammed their way into a room at the library.