Community News

MTAC Spring Drug Take Back Day Success

On Saturday, April 24th, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) held its Spring Drug Take Back Event and collected 150 pounds of pharmaceuticals. The Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 and Nassau County Police collaborated with MTAC to make the Spring Drug Take Back a success. Massapequa Elks’ volunteers eagerly supported the MTAC initiative and greeted residents with […]
Community News

Car Enthusiasts Give Back

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 Legislator Leslie Kennedy recognized the volunteerism, community spirit, and general sense of collegiality of the historical car community. Led by Patty and Phil Mancuso in their Mustang GT 500, more than 20 Chevys, Dodges, Oldsmobiles, and other performance cars toured through the neighborhoods of Commack. Residents got a chance to […]
Seasonal Featured

Get A Head-Start On Hurricane Season

Hurricanes pose significant challenges. Such challenges are considerably less difficult when business owners and families prepare for hurricane season in advance. A proactive approach to hurricane season can minimize the effects of these powerful storms, which can cause potentially costly property damage. Such preparation also reduces the likelihood that individuals will
Seasonal Featured

Tread Lightly Around Jellyfish

If a trip to the beach is in the near future, the chance to spot marine life is right around the corner. Various creatures inhabit the depths of the world’s oceans — many of which are never spotted unless they venture close to the beach or wash up on shore. Cult-favorite movies like “Jaws” and […]
Recipes

Switch Up Summer Cocktails With A Fizzy Find

As the seasons change, it’s time to freshen up food and beverage offerings so they align more closely with seasonal vibes. Light, fresh and fizzy cocktails seem tailor-made for warm evenings. Some cocktails get their effervescence from sparkling wines. as bellini or mimosa devotees can attest. This summer also may be a great time to […]
Recipes

Gluten-Free Baking Easy And Tasty

Gluten-free diets are a necessity for people who have Celiac’s Disease, a condition that causes an immune reaction in the small intestine from eating gluten. This reaction causes damage to the small intestines that can lead to pain and other symptoms. Going gluten-free also is a choice for people who experience other reactions to eating […]
Recipes

Country Cooking With A Southern Flair

Country cooking elicits visions of straight-from-the-garden vegetables and farm-fresh meats and dairy. For those in the United States, country cooking and Southern cooking may be thought of as interchangeable, as so many homespun meals are made that much more delicious with some southern influence. Buttermilk-infused recipes are part of any country cook’s repertoire, as
Recipes

Eat Your Veggies Via A Classic Dish

Vegetables are an important component of a nutritious diet because they are full of vitamins and minerals. According to the online medical resource Healthline, vegetables also are loaded with antioxidants and other plant compounds that help fight free radicals that damage cells. Vegetable serving sizes typically range from 1/2 cup to 1 cup. The Mayo […]