Budget Inn Fatality + Street Fair Returns

Good day, people of Massapequa! Alex Costello here with your brand-new Massapequa Weekly.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Massapequa today:

1. Massapequa Superintendent Reflects On 45 Years In Education (Massapequa Patch)
2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reveals findings of Back Bays study (liherald)
3. LI Crisis Center Taking Calls, Educating About Mental Health For 50 Years (Long Island Press)
4. Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze set to return to Old Bethpage Village (News 12 Bronx)
5. New Lidl in West Babylon gets grand opening date (Greater Long Island)
6. North Massapequa community hosts car parade to show love for one of their own (News 12 Bronx)
7. Massapequa Schools Welcome The Class Of 2034 (Massapequa Patch)
8. Budget Inn Fatality (Massapequa Observer)
9. Farmingdale's fall carnival & street fair returns next month (Greater Long Island)
10. Massapequa Whole Foods Scheduled To Open Next Month (Massapequa Patch)

Today in Massapequa:

• Tag Sale and Open House (9:00 AM)
• JV FB @ Home vs. Oceanside 9:15 am - Albany Avenue School (12:00 AM)
• Teen Emoji Cookies (kits only) - Massapequa Public Library -- Bar Harbour (12:00 AM)
• 40 Hour Site Safety Manager (7:00 AM)
• Virtual SAT Crash Course - Massapequa Public Library -- Bar Harbour (10:30 AM)
• Central Avenue Chefs [Virtual] - Massapequa Public Library -- Bar Harbour (3:00 PM)

Massapequa Patch Notebook

• Nassau County Police Department: "The Nassau County Police Department mourns the loss of Police Officer Charles C. Vroom IV, who died this week from complications of COVID-19 sustained in the line of duty. Police Officer Vroom had been with the Department since 2004 and ..." (Facebook)
• Nassau County Police Department: "20 years later, we remember. We will never forget those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We will forever honor the members of the #NassauCountyPD who passed away years later from 9/11-related illness, and those who continue th..." (Facebook)
• St. Rose of Lima School - Massapequa: "We hope everyone enjoyed their first week back to school! #srolschool #srol #firstdayofschool #catholicshoolsofli" (Facebook)
• Massapequa Chamber of Commerce: "The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the Columbus Lodge #2143 OSIA Annual Italian Feast and Festival on Sunday, September 26th at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on North Broadway in North Massapequa. (Rain Date: Sunday, Octobe..." (Facebook)
• North Massapequa Fire Department: "The North Massapequa Fire Department, in conjunction with the North Massapequa Fire Department Exempt and Benevolent Association, joined in hosting a memorial service honoring the legacy of its departed members as well as those who peris..." (Facebook)
• Massapequa Public Library: "Starting NEXT Friday, September 24th, teens get to take over the auditorium every other Friday from 3:30-5:00 PM! **Teens must register for this program until further notice, due to room limits.** Please register for the first session he..." (Facebook)
• Massapequa Chamber of Commerce: "SAVE THE DATE! - Please join the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 4th at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Klestinec Park on Broadway in Massapequa! (Rain/Snow Date: Satu..." (Facebook)

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— Alex Costello

About me: Alex is an award-winning journalist who has spent more than a decade covering Long Island, and Nassau County in particular. He loves the nitty-gritty of local politics, his dog and tea. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Massapequa Daily? You can email me at alex.costello@patch.com.