MASSAPEQUA WEEKLY: What's Happening Today (Sat, Sep 4)

Happy Saturday, people of Massapequa! Here's everything worth knowing about what happened this week in and around Massapequa.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Massapequa:

1. COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community (Daily Voice)
2. Meet the Author: Holly Gordon (Newsday)
3. Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island (Daily Voice)
4. Zombie Home Demolished in Massapequa | LongIsland.com (LongIsland.com)
5. Long Island Fair returns to Old Bethpage this weekend (News 12 Bronx)
6. The New York Life Long Island General Office Sets Employees Up To Succeed (Dan's Papers)
7. Laura L. Fortner, Massapequa resident, WWII veteran, at 98her (Amityville Record)
8. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $11.3 Million in Pedestrian Safety Projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties (LongIsland.com)
9. Hicksville candy firm adding space, workers (Newsday)

Today in Massapequa:

• From Italy with Love - Salvatore Chiarelli (2:00 PM)
• Library Jam Session #3 [Live in-person] (3:00 PM)

Massapequa Patch Notebook

• Kiwanis Club of Massapequa: "It’s Christmas in August. Last night (Monday) our picture of the Kiwanis Log Cabin received Honorable Mention and will appear in the upcoming 2022 Massapequa Historical Society’s Calendar. The award ceremony was held at the Old Grace Chu..." (Facebook)
• Massapequa Public Library: "Next time you're at the library, why not grab some StarBOOKS to cozy up with?" (Facebook)
• Massapequa Public Library: "The Massapequa Library will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day." (Facebook)
• Massapequa VFW Post 7277 - Long Island, NY: "I was not there, but this was reported on Wednesday … https://townhall.com/tipsheet/... @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats @veterans @Afgha..." (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? I'm all ears. You can email me at alex.costello@patch.com.