Massapequa seeks to counteract House member advocating for a ban on Native American-themed logos
Massapequa School Board Stands Firm on “Chiefs” Mascot A school on Long Island is making a bold effort to maintain its Chiefs team name and mascot while pushing back against lawmakers aiming to prohibit Native American-themed logos across the nation. The Massapequa School Board has accused Representative Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) of proposing a resolution that […]
Massapequa wrestling seeks to achieve greatness among New York’s elite
Massapequa Wrestling Aims for State Title The focus for the Massapequa wrestling team is clear: winning the state title. After claiming the Nassau County championship, they are preparing for a crucial matchup this weekend in Syracuse, New York. This will be against some of the top programs in the state during the New York Division […]
Massapequa vows that the battle over the school’s Chiefs mascot continues after court defeat
Massapequa schools are determined to maintain their “Chiefs” team name despite a judge dismissing a lawsuit that challenged a state ban on Native American mascots. The school district and the Native American Parents Association had filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Regents regarding a 2023 mandate that demands public schools to eliminate Native […]
Undefeated Massapequa football team nearing a historic achievement
Long Island Chiefs Aim for History On a Friday night under the bright lights, Long Island’s Massapequa football team stands poised to potentially create its own dynasty. The undefeated squad is on the verge of making high school history by winning a third consecutive Nassau County title—something never achieved at the Conference I level. “We […]
Massapequa investment company reportedly misused millions of clients’ savings
Massapequa Investment Firm Accused of Misusing Retirement Funds In Nassau County, a Massapequa-based investment firm is facing serious allegations of mishandling retirement accounts belonging to hundreds of clients. Some victims have reported losing millions of dollars. About 400 individuals claim they entrusted their savings to AG Morgan’s financial advisors, only to find themselves struggling to […]
Decision on New York’s Native American logo ban referred to DOJ as Trump administration seeks to protect Massapequa Chiefs
A federal prosecutor was presented with the case of the Native American logo ban in New York on Tuesday, following a strong push from the Trump administration to defend the name of Long Island’s Massapequa Chiefs. Linda McMahon, the U.S. Education Secretary, reached out to a fire department concerning the Department of Justice’s stance on […]
Samantha Portz from Massapequa is now turning her focus to the softball state championship.
Samantha Poultz, an outfielder from Massapequa, is eagerly looking to add a prestigious state banner to her collection, especially as she graduates this month. “I enjoy challenging myself,” said Poultz, who boasts a batting average of 0.482, while leading her team as captain. “I strive to support the team by advancing runners and hitting in […]
Massapequa and Connetquot face off once more for the Long Island baseball title
Long Island Baseball Championship Set for Saturday The Masapequa Chiefs (18-8) are preparing to go up against the Connecticut Thunderbirds (23-4) in the Long Island Baseball Championship this Saturday night. Dylan Wilkinson, a senior pitcher for the Thunderbirds, recalled a past encounter with Masapequa. “I can vividly remember that game,” he shared, “It was intense, […]
Prominent attorney takes a stand to preserve the Massapequa ‘Chiefs’ name out of affection for his community: ‘That’s who we are’
A prominent attorney has stepped into the fray to uphold the name of the Masapequa chief and challenge the state’s prohibition on Native American imagery in schools. Oliver Roberts, who hails from Masapequa and currently practices in Nashville, Tennessee, has been actively involved in the legal efforts to overturn a ban on the Imperial State’s […]
Feds launch NY race discrimination probe after Trump backs Massapequa Chiefs name
WASHINGTON – The federal Department of Education launched a “racial-based discrimination” investigation into New York officials on Friday after President Trump violated the defense of the Long Island School District’s “Masapequah” nickname. The investigation will consider whether the New York State Department of Education’s board of directors violates Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights […]