🌱 Which nearby hospitals just ranked among New York’s best for births?

What's up Massapequa Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which nearby hospitals just ranked among New York’s best for births?

Also on today's calendar: CP Christmas Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
• Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 LI-based hospitals ranked among NY's best for maternity care (newsday.com) — A Massapequa Park mom just welcomed her baby at Mount Sinai South Nassau, one of three Long Island hospitals ranked among New York’s best for maternity care in 2026. Her positive experience reflects broader efforts to reduce C-sections, improve communication, and expand breastfeeding support, giving local expectant parents strong options across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
   

📸 Around Massapequa Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Massapequa Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CP Christmas Fest
  CenterPoint Church, 98 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• CP Christmas Fest
  CenterPoint Church, 98 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa
  11:00 am
• Dine & Decode: Santa’s Lost List - LI’s First Escape Room Dinner
  Zona Italian Restaurant, 4883 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Help the food pantry that helps feed our neighbors!!
  36 E John St, Lindenhurst
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Let's Talk Senior Discussion Group
  Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Men's Breakfast - Winter
  150 Pittsburgh Ave , Massapequa
  2:00 pm
• Santa's Lost List
  Zona Italian Restaurant , 4883 Merrick Rd , Massapequa Park
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Public Skating
  United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 12/16 Great American Jewelry Event
  Great American Jewelry , 5163 Merrick Rd , Massapequa Park
  4:00 pm
• MHS Holiday Concert
  Massapequa Public Schools , 4925 Merrick Road , Massapequa
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• In-Person Chair Yoga (MAE)
  Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
  9:30 am
• Beach Party Duo
  Bar Grazie , 5074 Sunrise Hwy , Massapequa Park
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper Part Time Seasonal in Massapequa Park. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Buonadonna NY) Salary Range $16- $16/hr in Massapequa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massapequa Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Massapequa

• Massapequa BOE Chair, Attorney Comment On Suing Letitia James, Claim 'Blatant' First Amendment Violation (patch.com)

Seaford

• Seaford School District Sends 20 Musicians To All-County Concerts (patch.com)
• Bellissimo, Field re-elected as fire commissioners (liherald.com)
• Best of Nassau football: Massapequa takes home the Rutgers Cup (newsday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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