Massapequa Post

Babylon Beacon, and Amityville Record, 1045 B Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762. P(516)798-5100. F(516)798-5296. Email: acjnews (at) rcn.com. Website: http://www.massapequapost.com. Carolyn James, Editor. 10% freelance. "Community newspapers covering south shore LI communities. Local stories. Also look for articles for special sections: health, bridal, home improvement." Warmly welcomes new writers - provides assistance and training. Circ. 19K. Weeklies. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 2 - 3 weeks after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds in "several days." Sample online. Subscription $20; $30 out of state. Guidelines not provided.

CURRENT NEEDS: "Queries for special sections: health, bridal, home improvement." Pays flat fee of $40 per article of 500 - 650 words. Submit query, then email.

PHOTOS/ART: Pays $10.

HINTS: "Know the publication you are calling and what they publish. Pitch only stories you know have a chance and that are in line with the focus of the publication."