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Morning Hicksville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hicksville woman nearly lost $1.2 million to scammers
  • When you can donate blood at Hicksville Community Center this month
  • Which Hicksville company just earned a Top Workplace honor again?

Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 5
  • MYB Walking Club
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    8:00 am
  • Music for Aardvarks
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Children's Events 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US
    10:00 am
  • DAHS JV Volleyball Practice
    Levittown UFSD Levittown, NY 11756
    10:00 am
  • Art Reception - Ellen Cervone
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US
    11:00 am

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  • It's been a while since I had a tire repaired (knock on wood) but unfortunately I needed to repair a tire that had a screw in it .
    Now in the past I have done this repair myself without too much difficulty.I am now a little older but still I attempted the repair .I could not get… (Nextdoor Cantiague Park)
  • Does anyone know a plumber with task 87 that can build meter bar to 1 1/4" coordinate with Town of Oyster and Nat Grid to upgrade my meter to 400-450?
    My application was approved. Now Nat Grid wants meter built so they can install. My pool heater does not get enough pressure to work and I'm having… (Nextdoor N Fordham Rd)

Ok Hicksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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