What's Open, Closed On New Year's Day In Massapequa

MASSAPEQUA, NY — Many local offices and businesses will shut their doors on New Year's Day as Long Island prepares to spring back to life after the holiday season. Taking the day off is also a nice way to recover from any New Year's Eve festivities.

All government buildings are closed on Jan. 1, as New Year's Day is a federal holiday. It's also the last day of winter recess for local schools.

Many stores, restaurants and movie theaters will be open in case you need to pick something up or get out of your home for a few hours.

Here's a complete guide to what's open and closed on New Year's Day in Massapequa and how the holiday will affect parking and trash pickup.

Government Buildings

• County, village, town and federal offices are closed.
• Post offices are closed.
• Libraries are closed.
• Banks are closed.

Schools

• Schools are closed for winter recess from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. Students return to school on Jan. 2.

Sanitation

• There will be no garbage, recycling or organics pickup on Christmas Day.
• If Monday is your usual pickup day, put your garbage out after 4 p.m. on Christmas Day for pickup.

Restaurants

Some restaurants will be open at the proprietor's discretion. Check out OpenTable's directory of restaurants taking reservations for New Year's Day.

MTA

The LIRR will be offering extra trains on New Year's Day. Click here for more info.

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