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The Massapequas have a star-studded history. They served as the childhood home to
comedian Jerry Seinfeld and the Baldwin brothers. Massapequa received its name from the
Marsapeague Native American tribe. The name, Massapequa, means AGreat Water Land@,
which accurately reflects its southern shore. The first non-indian settlers of Massapequa were
Thomas Jones and his wife, Freelove. They owned approximately 6,000 acres including
the sandbar which is now called Jones Beach. Freelove's father, John Townsend, purchased
the land from a Massapequan sachem, Tackapousha.
Massapequa served as a resort, attracting such notables to its lavish Vanderwater Hotel
as President Chester A. Arthur, and Civil War General AFighting Joe@ Hooker. In the 1920's,
much of Massapequa=s land was being purchased by developers to satisfy a growing need for
housing. During this time Annie Oakley and Will Rogers rented houses in the Massapequa area.
This suburban development has since been referred to by national leaders as quintessential
suburban America.
The site which now houses Sunrise Mall, used to host Frank Buck=s Jungle Camp.
Frank Buck would collect animals for zoos and circuses until he decided to open an attraction
of his own in Massapequa. This Jungle Camp displayed all kinds of animals, including elephants,
lions and other exotic animals. The main attraction was the 75-foot Monkey Mountain. It was
a mini-island surrounded by a mote, which housed 500 rhesus monkeys until August 22, 1935,
when a workman left a plank over the moat and 150 monkeys escaped and scattered all over
Long Island.
For more information: Historical Society of the Massapequas
4775 Merrick Road (or)
106 Toronto Ave (mailing address)
Massapequa, NY 11758(516) 779-4676
http://www.massapequahistory.org/default.htm
Massapequa School District
http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
State Report Cards on the Massapequa Schools
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Massapequa High School (10-12) |
Dr. James J. Grossane |
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Massapequa High School, |
Dr. Barbara |
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Berner Middle School (7-8)* |
Stephen R. Scarallo |
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Birch Lane Elementary School (K-6)*
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Joyce Becker |
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East Lake Elementary School (K-6)* |
Thomas A McKillop III |
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Fairfield Elementary School (K-6)*
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Jason Esposito |
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McKenna Elementary School (K-6)*
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Jean Castelli |
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Unqua Elementary School (K-6)*
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*out of Sixth Senate district
Ratings
Massapequa Public School District Comprehensive Information Report (from NYS)
Guide to above report
Private Schools
Montessori Childrens School, Inc.
PO Box 1609
Massapequa, NY 11758
Ms. Diane Beatty, Director
516 541 6365
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AARP Massapequa #4727
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Temple Beth-El Social Hall 99 Jerusalem Avenue Massapequa, NY 11758 |
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Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Island Council #6911 |
2 East Gate Road
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Massapequa Post No. 7277
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191 Veterans Boulevard |
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Catholic Charities Community Service Center
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Our Lady of Lourdes School Program Manager, Barbara Klich |
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North Massapequa Civic Association
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185 North Hawthorne Street President, Rose Hobbins |
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North Massapequa Senior Center
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214 North Albany Avenue Director, Carol Kelly |
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Nassau County Police Department |
3636 Merrick Road Seaford, NY 11783 (516) 573-6700 |
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Nassau County Police Department (Serving North Massapequa) |
286 Wantagh Avenue (516) 573-6800 |
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Auxiliary Police Unit 316 Massapequa |
184 Block Boulevard Captain George Bennett |
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Massapequa Public Library |
523 Central Avenue Director, Mr. William P. Serynek |
Nassau County
Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi
1 West Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Oyster Bay Town Hall
Supervisor John Venditto
516 624 6350
Town Web Site
Town of Oyster Bay Phone & Address Guide
Massapequa Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1912
674 Broadway
Massapequa, NY 11758
516 541 1443
Joseph A. Basile, President
Chamber Web Site
Chamber Members
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
516 572 8401
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
Washington Ave
Seaford NY 516 571 7443
Washington Post Article on Massapequa
Massapequa Post
http://www.massapequapost.com/
