🌱 Patch AM: How Hicksville riders can still reach Queens subways during the strike

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hicksville riders can still reach Queens subways during the strike

Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Long Island commute challenges amid LIRR strike (newsday.com) — Hicksville commuters face major disruptions as the LIRR strike forces many onto MTA shuttle buses and NICE buses linking the Hicksville station to Queens subways. Officials warn of severe traffic and longer travel times, while free MTA shuttles and $3 NICE routes offer limited-time alternatives during rush hours. The labor dispute centers on 2026 wage increases and potential impacts on future fares.    

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📸 Around Hicksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hicksville

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Monday May 18

• Drexel Spring Concert Gr. 4 & 5
  Drexel Ave School 161 Drexel Ave, Westbury , NY 11590
  6:00 pm
• Jackson 5 Spring Concert
  Jericho UFSD Jericho, NY 11753
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• SNAP Application Help Spanish →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• SNAP Application Help English →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• Board of Education Budget Vote, BOE Election & Annual Mtg 6AM-9PM
  Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514
• Mandatory Senior Prom Meeting
  Jericho UFSD Jericho, NY 11753
• 123 Play with Me
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
  10:30 am
• Budget Vote / Trustee Election - Regular Meeting of the Board of Ed
  Hicksville UFSD Hicksville, NY 11801
  7:30 pm

Sunday June 7

• 16th Annual Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival →
  Manetto Hill Animal Hospital, 122 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 18

• Kettlebell Circuit Exercise Classes - In person
  Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview
  10:00 am
• ADULT OPEN GAME DAY
  Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview
  12:30 pm
• SEPTA Mtg. at PPS
  Westbury Union Free School District 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury , NY 11568
  4:00 pm
• ADULT OPEN GAME NIGHT
  Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Oyster Bay

• Ladies Kennel Association of America #2 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
• Oyster Bay business expressed concerns amid LIRR shutdown due to strike (liherald.com)
• Long Island History Hunt Brings Revolution To Life (southshorepress.com)

Jericho

• Long Island high school has record-breaking 21 valedictorians (nypost.com)

Bethpage

• Long Island's Diamond Stars: Top baseball and softball performances (newsday.com)
• Trump's D.C. golf course renovation faces local pushback (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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