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A Long Island community’s ‘Chief’ concern draws President Trump’s attention
In one community on Long Island, New York, there’s a motto that’s hard to miss: “Once a Chief, always a Chief.” It’s on ...
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U.S. Ed Dept. probes state as Massapequa fights to keep its mascot
The department made the announcement Friday, April 25, saying the Office for Civil Rights will look into whether the state’s ...
Commander in ‘chief': Massapequa mascot battle escalates as Trump wades into controversy
The Massapequa School Board president has said it could cost more than $1 million to rebrand the school if the name and ...
Trump promises to ‘fight’ for Long Island town in standoff over New York’s Native American logo ban
President Trump vowed Monday to fight for a Long Island town to keep its school’s team name and logo after New York state ...
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Massapequa adopts $243M budget with 2.9% increase to taxpayers
The Massapequa Board of Education approved a $243.4 million budget and a 2.9% increase in the tax levy for the 2025-26 school ...
Burlington plans 2 new stores and a relocation on Long Island this year
The retailer plans to open stores in Bay Shore and Islandia, and relocate its store in a Massapequa shopping center to a ...
Feds launch discrimination probe against NY officials — after Trump backs Massapequa Chiefs name
There are several mascots that refer to indigenous or ethnic groups – the Vikings, Fighting Irish, the Cowboys – and yet New ...
President Trump says Massapequa High School should keep Chiefs logo
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a ...