Morning Hicksville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Queens Woman Arrested In $919K Elder Scam In Hicksville: Police (patch.com) — A Hicksville resident was allegedly scammed out of $919,000 after phone callers convinced her she was tied to a crime overseas and had to send cash and plan gold purchases. Police arrested a Queens woman and are urging Hicksville families to warn older relatives about similar frauds and to call Nassau County police or 911 if they suspect a scam.
2. Blood drive planned for Sept. 15th (syossetadvance.com subscription) — Hicksville residents are invited to a Town of Oyster Bay blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center on West Carl Street. With hospitals facing shortages, officials are urging eligible donors to book appointments, noting participants receive a Dairy Queen treat voucher and New York Islanders tickets while helping boost local blood supplies.
3. Top Workplaces 2026: Long Island's Top Small Businesses (longislandpress.com) — A Hicksville-based firm, Infinite Consulting Corp., has again been named a Long Island Top Workplace for its team-focused culture and construction management services. The list also highlights several other standout small employers across Long Island, showcasing how local companies support staff with training, community involvement, and long-term career growth opportunities.
4. High school football blog: Here come the games (newsday.com) — Hicksville High School kicks off its football season on Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. road game at East Meadow, part of a full slate of Long Island matchups. The live blog highlights key players, early-season storylines, and where and when local fans can catch opening weekend action across Nassau and Suffolk.
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