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Greetings Hicksville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happened during that late-night tire theft on Mack Avenue?
  • What local officials revealed about trafficking at forums in Huntington and Hicksville.
  • Hicksville resident dentist faces serious Medicaid fraud charges in New York.

Also on today's calendar: Variety Child Learning Center's Third Annual Boo! Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Some sun; nice, less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two Teens Nabbed Mid-Tire Theft In Hicksville, Hit With Seven Charges Each: Cops (newsbreak.com) — Police say two teenagers were caught early Tuesday on Mack Avenue in Hicksville allegedly trying to steal tires from a 2020 Honda left on a carjack. Officers chased one suspect on foot and found the other nearby before charging both with multiple theft and auto-stripping offenses. Both were released on desk appearance tickets pending court dates.
   

2. Huntington forum offers latest ways of how they're cracking down human trafficking (newsday.com) — Human trafficking experts recently met in Huntington to explain how the crime often begins with false promises rather than abductions, and to outline warning signs for Long Islanders. The forum highlighted rising arrests at spas and massage parlors and referenced a separate Hicksville panel held next to a site previously linked to illegal sex work. Speakers urged residents to report concerns carefully so victims are not put in greater danger.
   

3. Queens Dentist Accused of Billing Medicaid for Root Canals and Crowns While He Was Vacationing (dentaltown.com) — A dentist who lives in Hicksville has been charged in New York with allegedly billing Medicaid for hundreds of root canals and crowns that prosecutors say were never performed, including while he was vacationing in Europe. Authorities claim the scheme totaled more than $300,000 and left some patients unable to get needed approvals for later care. He has pleaded not guilty and remains presumed innocent.
   

4. Billy Joel Tells Pennsylvania Callers He Is Doing Fine After Shunt Surgery (northeasttimes.com) — Billy Joel reassured fans he's recovering well from shunt surgery and says his balance and hearing have improved, easing worries about his health. In reminiscing about Long Island, he fondly mentioned that his favorite childhood pizza spot was Pizza D'Amore in Hicksville, now closed, giving locals a nostalgic shout-out during the national SiriusXM call-in special.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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