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And check out Blessing Of The Backpacks on the Massapequa Patch calendar

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Good morning Massapequa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Blessing Of The Backpacks at Community UMC
  • HS SAT (Off Site) at Plainedge Public Schools
  • Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Board of Trustees Special Meeting →
    Amityville, NY Calendar Amityville, NY 11701
    8:15 am
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    8:45 am
  • Simply Stronger-Thursdays →
    Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
    11:00 am
  • Farmingdale Music on Main ~ Summer 2026
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Along Main Street - Downtown Farmingdale
    5:00 pm
  • Howard Jones →
    Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Pkwy, Wantagh
    6:30 pm

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  • Hey everyone, just wanted to share something with you about Dan Boswith the homeless guy that posts on here, cause I'm tired of seeing everyone's comments I see about him.
    He isn't scamming anyone. The guy is legit. He's a really nice guy, he's very appreciative, and he does really nice work! Very clean work. And he… (Nextdoor Massapequa)
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    Was wondering if anyone knew how to contact Dan the homeless guy that posts on here. I had him do a couple things in my home and in my friends home… (Nextdoor Massapequa)
  • YMCA of Long Island posted a job opening for SACC Group Leader in Massapequa. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Buonadonna NY) Salary Range $17.00 - $19.00/hr in Massapequa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

  • The Shockmaster Cometh - WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV (f4wonline.com)

Massapequa Park

  • Judgement Day: The Sentencing of a Serial Killer (thirteen.org)

Wantagh

  • State Officials Share Video Of Manta Ray Spotted Off Jones Beach (patch.com)
  • How Ozzy Osbourne Inspired a Song on Down's New 'Volume V' Album (i95rock.com)
  • Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island (longislandpress.com)

Ok Massapequa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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