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• Long Island people on the move, May 20, 2013

  INSURANCE LuAnn Penzavecchia has joined Program Brokerage Corp. in Woodbury as assistant vice president. The Massapequa resident previously was senior underwriter at Allied World Assurance Company in Manhattan. NONPROFIT Adam Bendeson has been named exec   Read more »

• Nassau police department swears in 37

  The Nassau County Police Department, noted for its low turnover, swore in 37 police recruits Friday.It was the first new class to enter the Police Academy in Massapequa since 2008, when 50 recruits joined. The class before that was in 2004, when 48 offic   Read more »

• LIRR: $40M to renovate Massapequa station

  The Long Island Rail Road on Friday announced a $40-million project to renovate its aging Massapequa station and also add new capacity there.At a news conference at the station, LIRR President Helena Williams joined several state and local elected offici   Read more »

• Nassau Girls Lax Playoff Schedules

  Class A Semifinals No. 5 Syosset vs. No. 1 Farmingdale, 4 p.m. Monday at Adelphi University Syosset advanced with a 13-4 win over Hicksville. Connor Bird scored four goals and Kim Presuto made 16 saves. The Braves had lost in last year's quarterfinals. T   Read more »

• Massapequa advances to Nassau Class AA semifinals

  Massapequa diagnosed the problems Wednesday from the dugout -- a crafty pitcher with "sneaky fast" velocity, and plain old rough breaks.The Chiefs found the solutions on the field: A letter-high fastball, Eric Hassell's soaring home run, and Brian Flecke   Read more »

Around the web

• MTA unveils $40M plan for renovating Massapequa station

  The MTA announced that the Massapequa Railroad Station is due to get $40 million in capital improvements that many regular users of that station said are sorely needed.“I think it’s great said Larissa Simonovski who was at the station when MTA and local   from The Massapequa Post Read more »

• SENATOR FUSCHILLO AND LIRR ANNOUNCE $40 MILLION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT MASSAPEQUA TRAIN STATION

  Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo speaks about the new $40 million improvement project at the Massapequa Train Station. He is joined by (l-r) Legislator Michael Venditto, Senator Kemp Hannon, MTA Board Member Mitch Pally, LIRR President Helena Williams, A   from New York Senate Read more »

• LI Cops Seek Suspect In Early Morning Walmart Hold-Up

  NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Police on Long Island are investigating a robbery that took place at a Massapequa Walmart, early Saturday morning. At 1:25 a.m. an unknown black male was let into the store, after closing, by a manager who assumed that the man was   from CBS New York Read more »

• Pioneers for Animals Welfare Society's Second Annual Cocktail Night Fundraiser Supporting Pet Companionship Among Seniors

  Massapequa, NY – May 10th, 2013 – Show your love and support for the special bond that exists between pets and today’s seniors while indulging in a night of hors d'oeuvre, cocktails and entertainment during Pioneers for Animals Welfare Society’s (PAWS) S   from LongIsland.com Read more »

• theHicksvilleIllustratedNews.com Calendar

  The Parkway Community Church, located at 95 Stewart Avenue, Hicksville, will hold its annual Giant Flea Market on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Vendors interested in renting space should contact the church office at 516-938-1233   from Hicksville Illustrated News Read more »