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Massapequa Defends 'Chiefs' Name Against Logo Ban

2/24/2026

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  • Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) proposed a ban on Native American-themed logos, while Massapequa fights to keep the 'Chiefs' name.
  • The board says Pallone's resolution would undermine local identity and could cost taxpayers $1 million.
  • Kerry Wachter, Massapequa school board president, urged that Native American groups control imagery.
  • A federal ruling found the New York ban on Native American logos violated civil rights by discriminating against a specific ethnic group.