Massapequa High School, Thursday Dec. 19, 2024.

Massapequa High School, Thursday Dec. 19, 2024. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca

Long Islanders who oppose the change said the mascots instill a sense of community pride, but local Native American leaders say they promote "a stereotypical image" of their community.

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