Massapequa, United States (Local)
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Mike Polansky's coverage is highly focused on local news, particularly education and government/politics in the Oyster Bay area of New York. Given this focus, he would likely be receptive to pitches related to local educational initiatives, school district developments, legal challenges affecting the community or state policies that impact his coverage area.
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By: Carolyn James, Mike Polansky
The recent closure of Dick’s Sporting Goods, the last remaining tenant at Sunrise Mall, has renewed attention on a proposed Amazon warehouse and distribution center now under review by the Town of Oyster Bay. According to plans submitted to the town, Amazon would develop 26.7 acres of the site into a 24/7 warehouse and delivery station, including fleet service and […]
More than 500 athletes from 50 teams gathered in Massapequa on May 5 to compete in the 56th annual Special Olympics New York Long Island Region Spring Games, with most events held at the athletic fields of Berner Middle School. The event, presented by Northwell Health in partnership with the Massapequa School District and the Town of Oyster Bay, brought […]
In a controversial school board election that will likely determine the direction of the Massapequa school district over the next several years, voters went for the status quo. Easily winning reelection were incumbents Cher Lepre and Danielle Ocuto who received 4,532 votes and 4,692 votes respectively. They defeated Bobby Bonett and Lynn Russo who received 2,227 votes and 2,309 votes. […]
Award-winning Massapequa photographer Lisa Glass Fiebert has donated two of her professional photographic works showcasing scenes from Massapequa and Massapequa Park to the Town of Oyster Bay, officials announced. According to Town Commissioner of Community and Youth Services Maureen Fitzgerald, most of the donated pieces will be displayed at Marjorie Post Park, where they will be available for public viewing. […]
Incumbent Massapequa Board of Education members Cher Lepre and Danielle Ocuto were reelected May 19, according to unofficial results, as voters also approved the district’s budget for the 2025-26 school year. Ocuto led the field with 4,692 votes. Lepre received 4,532 votes, while challengers Lynn Russo and Bobby Bonett received 2,309 and 2,227 votes respectively. As a result of the […]
A record 124 vendors lined Broadway in Massapequa on Sunday, June 7, as an estimated 15,000 people attended the annual Street Fair, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas in partnership with the Town of Oyster Bay. The fair stretched along both sides of Broadway from Veterans Boulevard to Clark Avenue and featured local businesses, craft vendors, nonprofit […]
A field of 331 runners and walkers completed the 44th annual Massapequa Firecracker 5K on June 14, as cooler temperatures and a light breeze greeted participants at the 5 p.m. start. Conditions marked a sharp contrast to last year’s race, when temperatures reached 87 degrees. John Schmuck, 23, of Westbury won the overall title in 16:46, edging Matthew Mullan of […]
By: Mike Polansky, Jeffrey Negrin
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Massapequa Board of Education President Kerry Wachter and three other plaintiffs charging that guidance from New York Attorney General Letitia James and state Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on transgender student policies, particularly those related to athletics and access to school facilities, is a violation of First Amendment free speech rights. […]
The Massapequa Board of Education opened its June 25 meeting with a ceremony recognizing five championship athletic teams from the spring 2026 season. The Massapequa High School boys varsity baseball team and boys varsity lacrosse team each captured New York State titles. The girls varsity softball team won the Long Island championship, while the girls varsity lacrosse and girls track […]
Despite soaring temperatures, several thousand spectators lined the streets of Massapequa Park on the morning of July 4 for the village’s annual Independence Day Parade, continuing a tradition that drew enthusiastic crowds and showcased the community’s patriotic spirit. More than 50 local organizations marched along the 1.6-mile route, which began at Walker Street and Lakeshore Drive, traveled south on Lakeshore […]
