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🌱 Patch AM: Why Google briefly killed off Hicksville’s own Billy Joel.

And check out America at 250 for Educators on the Hicksville Patch calendar

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Good day Hicksville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Google briefly killed off Hicksville's own Billy Joel.

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Don't Believe Google: Billy Joel Confirmed To Be Alive (blogspot.com) — Hicksville-raised music legend Billy Joel wants local fans to know he's very much alive, despite a Google error briefly listing him as dead. Now 77 and dealing with normal pressure hydrocephalus, he recently told listeners he underwent brain surgery that's improved his balance and memory, and reassured everyone he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
   

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  • Can anyone recommend a reliable contractor for remodeling and extending a house?
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🗞 Nearby News

Oyster Bay

  • Local Event: "GUY & NICK" Rock "HUNTER The Restaurant" - 6:00pm - 9:00pm (patch.com)
  • A nutty idea: Oyster Bay residents 'spread the love' by collecting peanut butter for food pantries – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)
  • Oyster Bay Presents Free "Last Summer Blast" Concert with The Lords of 52nd Street September 17th (longisland.com)

Jericho

  • How Truck Accident Lawyers Help After a Serious Crash Matters (yonkerstimes.com)
  • Check out this job at Deloitte, Ab Initio Developer (deloitte.com)

Plainview

  • Jericho's New JV Basketball Coach Reflects On Coaching Journey, POB Departure (patch.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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