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🌱 Patch AM: How a $61M Oyster Bay-backed project will transform downtown Hicksville

Coming up on the Oyster Bay Patch calendar: "Nick & Guy" ROCK "The Audrey" In Oyster Bay, NY - 7:30pm - 10:30pm - (631) 358-3522

Thursday May 21st Patch AM (Cathy P.)

Good morning Oyster Bay! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $61M Oyster Bay-backed project will transform downtown Hicksville
  • How an Oyster Bay zoning fight could reshape long-time local businesses
  • Ready to turn Oyster Bay’s Revolutionary history into a cash-winning adventure?

Also on today's calendar: "Nick & Guy" ROCK "The Audrey" In Oyster Bay, NY - 7:30pm - 10:30pm - (631) 358-3522 and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cathy P.!

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 56 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $61M Cornerstone Project Approved As Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Continues, More Housing (patch.com) — A major $61 million Cornerstone Hicksville project approved by the Town of Oyster Bay will add 106 apartments, new retail, and streetscape upgrades near the Hicksville LIRR station. It’s part of a broader downtown revitalization bringing hundreds of new housing units, expanded parks, a Festival Plaza, and walkable public spaces that will reshape Hicksville over the next few years.    

• Massapequa auto shop sues Oyster Bay over zoning (newsday.com) — Oyster Bay officials are being sued by a Massapequa auto shop owner who says the town wrongly blocked his long-running repair business under current zoning rules. The town insists the site’s auto work was never properly permitted and is enforcing a special-use requirement. The outcome could affect how Oyster Bay treats long-established businesses when zoning changes over time.    

• Town of Oyster Bay Launches ‘History Hunt' Across Long Island for America's 250th (longisland.com) — Town of Oyster Bay officials are kicking off a summerlong Long Island History Hunt that includes Oyster Bay’s own Raynham Hall Museum among 26 Revolutionary War–linked sites from Brooklyn to Montauk. From May 23 through September 30, residents can register online, complete selfie challenges at historic locations, and compete for cash prizes and a “Revolutionary Trailblazer” title.    


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📸 Sunrise at Roosevelt Beach —Cathy P.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The only veterans group serving Oyster Bay and surrounding areas is located in Syosset, we wish all a peaceful Memorial Day.
    For information about us, call me at (516) 921-7956 (Nextdoor Oyster Bay/East Norwich)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance Associate in Westbury. Apply here.
  • PL Developments posted a job opening for Line Material Handler in Westbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jericho

  • Jericho girls badminton wins back-to-back Nassau championships (newsday.com)
  • Chris Jericho explains idea behind AEW name change (f4wonline.com)
  • Virginia Woman Charged With Prostitution In Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island (UPDATE) (dailyvoice.com)

Hicksville

  • Hicksville School Budget Results Are In: All Incumbents Lose Reelection Bids (patch.com)

Syosset

  • Syosset School District Passes $306M School Budget, Announces Trustees After Contested Race (patch.com)
  • 1 Lane Closed On LIE Due To Roadwork: 511NY (patch.com)

Ok Oyster Bay! 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: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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