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You won't want to miss Holzman's Family Farm Fall Harvest Celebration on the Oyster Bay Patch calendar

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Good morning Oyster Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Hicksville's $200M mall overhaul change life in Oyster Bay?
  • How to get your free Oyster Bay senior ID this month
  • How one counselor's vision still supports Oyster Bay families today

Also on today's calendar: Holzman's Family Farm Fall Harvest Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Monday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oyster Bay weighing final approvals for $200M Hicksville mall redevelopment (newsday.com) — Town of Oyster Bay officials are nearing a crucial vote on zoning variances for a $200 million overhaul of Hicksville's Broadway Mall into an open-air Shops on Broadway center. Neighbors and civic leaders are weighing in on parking cuts, late-night hours, building height, and a new BJ's with gas station, as the zoning board targets an October 22 decision that could reshape shopping and traffic patterns.
   

2. Senior IDs available in Oyster Bay (liherald.com) — Oyster Bay residents aged 60 and over can get a free senior ID card on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center on Church Street. The card lists medical details and emergency contacts to help first responders in crises, and photos are taken on-site, so you leave with the card the same day.
   

3. The history of the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay (liherald.com) — For decades, the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay has provided local families with mental health counseling, mentoring, early-childhood support, and free clothing through its Community Closet. Founded in 1969 by school social worker Leonard Hargrove, the agency continues adapting its programs so Oyster Bay and East Norwich residents can access dignified, community-rooted help in difficult times.
   

4. Oyster Bay High School student-athletes receive NY School of Distinction recognition (longislandpress.com) — Oyster Bay High School's varsity teams have again earned New York's School of Distinction honor, meaning every fall, winter, and spring varsity team achieved a 90% GPA or higher. Coaches, staff, and students credit tutoring, flexible support from coaches, and peer "in-house" help for keeping nearly 100 student-athletes excelling in both academics and sports.
   

5. Town of Oyster Bay Invites Residents to Free Family Fall Halloween Festival (longisland.com) — Oyster Bay families are invited to a free Town-run Fall & Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa. Kids can enjoy pumpkin picking, games, inflatables, a hayride, and more, while food trucks sell treats and costumes are strongly encouraged for everyone attending.
   

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  • Wahooo Market by John Brings the Joy to the Long Island Fall Festival
    The Huntington Village gift shop is a festival sponsor, will have a booth at Heckscher Park, and is running Festival specials in the store all... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Plainview. Apply here.
  • 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Westbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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