What's up Hicksville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Variety Child Learning Center's Third Annual Boo! Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Students honored at Hicksville BOE meeting (midislandtimes.com) — Hicksville families can celebrate eight Hicksville High School students who were honored at the Sept. 23 Board of Education meeting for standout academic and artistic achievements. One student earned a prestigious Long Island arts award, six were named National Merit Commended Students, and another was recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist, placing him among the top scorers nationwide.
• Jericho cancels remainder of varsity football season due to player injuries, safety concerns (newsbreak.com) — Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville has already canceled its varsity football season after the head coach resigned, part of a wider trend of Long Island programs struggling with injuries and low numbers. Jericho's district has now scrapped the rest of its varsity schedule for safety reasons, joining Amityville and Port Jefferson in making difficult decisions about how to keep players on the field safely.
• The 11 Best Chinese Restaurants On Long Island, New York That Locals Trust And Adore (takingthekids.com) — Hicksville diners get a special shout-out in this Long Island roundup, with O Mandarin on West Old Country Road praised for its crackling scallion bubble pancake, Peking duck, and crowd-pleasing menu. The guide also spotlights ten other Chinese and Taiwanese favorites across Nassau and Suffolk, giving you plenty of ideas for road-trip dinners beyond town limits.
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