Highlights
Beginnings: "Great Water Land'' was what the first inhabitants, the Massapequan Indians, called the place. When white settlers arrived, conflict ensued. In 1653, Capt. John Underhill, an Englishman working for the Dutch, led troops in an attack on a peaceful community of Indians at a site believed to be near the intersection of what is now Merrick and Cedar Shore Roads. Underhill's troops killed 120 Indians in the only Indian "battle'' on Long Island.
Beginnings: "Great Water Land'' was what the first inhabitants, the Massapequan Indians, called the place. When white settlers arrived, conflict ensued. In 1653, Capt. John Underhill, an Englishman working for the Dutch, led troops in an attack on a peaceful community of Indians at a site believed to be near the intersection of what is now Merrick and Cedar Shore Roads. Underhill's troops killed 120 Indians in the only Indian "battle'' on Long Island.
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Massapequa boys dominating AA-I
After an improbable championship run last season, Massapequa has solidified its standing this year through sheer dominance. The Chiefs are 7-0-2 in AA-I, three games ahead of second-place Oceanside, and are beating opponents by an average of about two... -
Mu leads way for Jericho against Massapequa
Isabella Mu won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 2.94 seconds and the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:02.99 to lead Jericho (2-3) to a 97-82 win over Massapequa in a Conference II meet. Katheryn Cireseanu, Trudiann Patrick, Emily Cheng and...Tags: Jericho
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DeCasare's header punctuates Massapequa's win
kimberley.martin@newsday.comKimberly DeCasare just shrugged, unsure of what to say. "It wasn't too spectacular. I was just running on to it and it went in," she said with a smile. "I'm so tall, it's just expected to get on those chances. That's really it." For the 5-10... -
Obama: 'Rational approach'
John McCain openly admits he doesn't know much about economics and after watching his over-protected running mate's interviews, the extremely shallow Sarah Palin knows even less about the issues, both domestic and foreign. As for our President George W....Tags: Heads of State, Government, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, George Bush
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Breaking down the candidates
THE DISTRICT Democrats lead Republicans in voter registration 145,108 to 130,087, according to New York State enrollment figures. DEMOCRAT STEVE ISRAEL HOME: Dix Hills AGE: 50 EDUCATION: George Washington University, 1983 RELIGION: Jewish FAMILY:...Tags: New York, Plainview, National Government, Schools, Local Elections
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Brey shoots Farmingdale past Massapequa
Farmingdale's Kurt Brey shot a 1-under 34 at the Yellow Course at Bethpage State Park to help the Dalers defeat Massapequa, 6-3. Smithtown East 6, Half Hollow Hills East 3: Chris McGeough shot a 1-under 35 on the front nine at Smithtown Landing for...Tags: Bethpage State Park, East Islip, Farmingdale, Sayville
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Roundup: Massapequa sweeps East Meadow
Briana Wallace had 15 kills and four aces and Dana Vosilla added five kills and five blocks to lead Massapequa in a 25-18, 25-11, 25-13 win over East Meadow. Julie Bies had 14 digs and four aces in the win. Clarke 3, Carey 1: Molly Karcher had 10...Tags: East Meadow, Melville
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Former Nassau police union chief Edward Lecci dies
matthew.chayes@newsday.comEdward Lecci, a retired Nassau police union chief who successfully lobbied Albany to let cops retire and collect their pensions after 20 years on the job, has died. He was 87. Lecci, who led the Nassau County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association from...Tags: Family, Diseases, Clubs and Associations, Political Candidates, Police
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Nassau sheriff search ends, again, at Mark Farsi
Spin CycleAfter the Suozzi administration???s search for sheriff was found flawed, Nassau re-advertised. But the first-picked candidate, Mark Farsi ??? expected to double-dip as a retired official from NYC Corrections ??? is due to get the $132,000 post after all.....Tags: New York, National or Ethnic Minorities, Political Candidates, Police, Law Enforcement
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OSHA cites contractors in deadly NY crane collapse
reference to Upper East Side in lede. NEW YORK (AP) _ A federal agency hit three construction firms with penalties totaling $313,500 on Monday for safety violations that led to a tower crane collapse that killed seven people in March. The citations by...Tags: Massapequa Park, Manhattan (New York City), Employees, Health and Safety at Work, Industrial Accidents
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Kidsday interviews singer Jordan Pruitt
Kidsday Reporters, Age 9, Massapequa ParkWe interviewed 17-year-old singer Jordan Pruitt at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan recently. Jordan grew up in Atlanta and now lives in Nashville. Jordan's album is "Permission to Fly." What is your favorite song to perform? "Jump to the Rhythm....Tags: Walt Disney World Resort, Jonas Brothers, Massapequa Park, Manhattan (New York City), Music
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'Pig in a poke'
'Pig In a Poke' means you're buying something advertised as a pig in a sack, but it's not. Poke was the olden day's word for sack. Check out the McCain-Palin ticket and that's what you're getting. On the surface two loyal and dedicated people, but when...
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