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🌱 Patch AM: Which Massapequa volleyball stars made Newsday’s top 50 list?
Spotted on the Massapequa calendar: America at 250 for Educators

Hello again Massapequa! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Massapequa volleyball stars made Newsday's top 50 list?
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for 2026 (newsday.com) — Massapequa volleyball fans can cheer three hometown standouts named among Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys players for 2026, including key contributors to last season's state championship run. The list highlights their stats, expanded roles this year, and how they'll anchor another title push.
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📸 Around Massapequa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Massapequa
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- HS Homecoming / Passing the Torch
Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa
6:30 pm - Krush →
1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
7:30 pm - HS ACT (Off Site)
Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa
7:30 am - Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser →
Kiwanis Log Cabin, John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY, 11758
10:00 am - Vinyl Revival →
1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
7:30 pm - Common Ground →
1 Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
5:30 pm - The LONG ISLAND Music Lover's Faire (Record & CD Show) →
American Legion Post 1066, 66 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa
10:00 am - Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- Massapequa →
210 Spruce Street Massapequa Park, NY 11762 USE THE SECOND AVENUE ENTRANCE
6:30 pm - Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! →
1004 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762
10:30 am - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AHRC Nassau posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (CLS) in Wantagh. Apply here.
- L3 Harris posted a job opening for Electrical Assembly B in Amityville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Seaford
- On 9/11 Anniversary, Seaford Continues Pledge To Always Remember - Long Island Media Group (longislandmediagroup.com)
- North Shore works to reach potential (liherald.com)
Wantagh
- Meet One Day at a Time star Valerie Bertinelli's only child – a Grammy-nominated artist who you'll definitely recognize (hellomagazine.com)
- Ian Gillan Confirms Feud With Ritchie Blackmore Is Officially "Water Under The Bridge" (metalheadzone.com)
- Wantagh funeral director competes on 'The Traitors: New Blood' (newsday.com)
Merrick
- VIDEO: 2 Suffer Minor Injuries In Merrick House Fire: FD (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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