2019-10-04 E-Edition

The Hicksville High School Marching Band in action.

Marching band off to fast start with first place trophy

Congratulations to the Hicksville High School Marching Band, which started its competitive season in grand fashion! The band recently placed first in the Large School 3 Division of the New York State Field Band Conference competition held on Sept. 15 at Brentwood High School.                                                                                                                   During the 2018-19 school year, Hicksville captured third place in New York State in the […]

Car hits home on Woodbury Road

On Tuesday, September 24th at 9:15 p.m., a 2008 Lincoln being driven on Bethpage Road left the roadway and hit a residence on Woodbury Road. The resident of the home, a 54 year-old man, was treated for a leg injury at a local hospital. The driver of the vehicle, a 25 year-old man, was taken to the hospital for evaluation. […]

Soldiers receiving donated DVDS while serving in Afghanistan.

Town collecting DVDs for US troops

The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” will be collecting DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces. Donations will be accepted October 1st through November 15th, and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this […]

Third grade teacher Melanie Anderson (left) brought her class into Lee Road’s Mindfulness Room. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Lee Road third graders practice mindfulness

Lee Road third graders from Melanie Anderson’s class in the Levittown Public Schools visited the school’s Mindfulness Room on Sept. 24. The Mindfulness Room was opened about a year ago to help Lee Road students and staff channel their emotions and observe their feelings during the school day. The idea to open a Mindfulness Room at Lee Road Elementary School […]

Town passes new laws to protect dogs from abuse

The Town of Oyster Bay recently approved new legislation to protect animals from abuse and neglect.  To prevent the cruel and/or dangerous treatment of dogs and other animals, the law expands upon existing Town Code which protects animals and now prevents long-term tethering while ensuring adequate food and water. “Studies have shown that dogs left tied up for extended periods of […]

Chamber Spotlight: William Powell


The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce William J. Powell, President and CEO of William J. Powell Associates, L.L.C. (WJPA), located at 304 Elm Drive South, Levittown, NY 11756. He has been a registered business since 2009 and has been a first responder and instructor for over 40 years. He is currently on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. […]

Sixth grader Olivia Gallagher read “Thank You, Mr. Falker” with her group during English class.

Building successful readers at Wisdom Lane

Sixth graders at Wisdom Lane Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools recently enhanced their reading skills with a “Notice and Note” lesson. During Julie Jennaco and Jessica Wimmer’s English class, students were placed in small groups where they read “Thank You, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco and then completed a scavenger hunt in the book to find signposts or […]

Division Avenue students Anabella Rubio, Abel Varghese and Christopher Smith furthered their love of learning this summer by participating in university programs. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Division Ave. students explore summer learning

Division Avenue High School seniors Anabella Rubio and Abel Varghese, along with junior Christopher Smith, participated in university programs this summer to further their academic interests. Rubio attended George Mason University’s Envision Law Program, Varghese conducted math research at Hofstra University’s Summer Science Research Program and Smith participated in a precollege medical program at Adelphi University. Rubio attended the George […]

Fire damages Harvest Diner

Nassau County Police, as well as five local fire departments, responded to a fire at the Harvest Diner at 851 Old Country Road in Hicksville on Thursday, September 26 at 4:51 a.m. According to police, as Third Precinct police arrived they observed the building fully engulfed in flames with extensive damage. The Westbury Fire Department along with the assistance of the […]