Free musical performances at libraries in January

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that its Department of Community and Youth Services will be offering free musical performances during the month of January 2020 at local libraries throughout the Town. This is a continuation of the 2019-2020 Distinguished Artists Concert Series, which will continue to run monthly through May 2020. “The Town’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series has proven […]

Nine puppies seized from back of Hicksville pet store


An undercover investigation led to the seizure of nine puppies from a cargo van parked in the back of the Shake A Paw pet store in Hicksville on Wednesday. The investigation is part of an ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sweep into the pipeline of sick animals being transported from out of state for sale […]

Meeting planned on Hicksville downtown project

The Nassau County Department of Public Works has scheduled a public meeting for Monday, January 6th to hear recommendations for traffic and pedestrian safety improvements within the Hicksville downtown area. The public will have an opportunity to comment and ask questions. The meeting will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 West Carl Street, Hicksville.

Santa shares pancakes with Hicksville youth

On Saturday morning, December 7th, the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa. Over forty young people and their families were treated to a pancake breakfast that had a very special visitor. Young people, ranging in age from a few months to over ten years were all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the “Jolly Old Soul”. Shortly […]

Golden shovels and hard hats were given to the District’s leaders as they officially broke ground (left to right): Board Trustees Linda Imbriale and Sunita Manjrekar, Board President Phil Heckler, Superintendent of Schools Marianne Litzman, Board Trustee Kevin Carroll, Director of Athletics Matthew Calarco, Hicksville High School Assistant Principal Tim Sweeney, and Director of Facilities Dave Bell.

Hicksville schools break ground on aquatic center

On December 12th, Hicksville Public School District broke ground to begin construction on its new Aquatic Center located at Hicksville High School. The project is part of the 2017 Bond Vote that will allow the District to create 21st century programs and facilities. The Aquatic Center will add instructional opportunities and extracurricular activities for our students and connect the school […]

Donald Patane, CFS

Spotlight on business: Donald Patane

Submitted by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce Donald Patane, CFS , a Financial Adviser and one of the founders of Main Street Financial Group. He is a long- time resident of Levittown and a Past President of Levittown Chamber of Commerce. Don currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has offices in Levittown and Kings Park. He […]

The Flynn family home on Parker Avenue in Plainedge

Levittown’s Home for the Holidays winners announced

Each year, volunteers, along with family and friends, scout local regions in the area defined by the Levittown and Island Trees school districts searching for beautifully decorated homes they consider their favorites. The volunteers choose one as their top draw and those homes are recognized by the Levittown Community Council as Levittown’s best. This year in the northwest area of […]

Hicksville children and their parents enjoy a recent cupcake decorating workshop at the Parent Center.

Hicksville Community Parent Center has great free offerings

Are you a Hicksville parent looking for a great community resource that’s FREE? Parents, please join us at the Hicksville Community Parent Center to spend quality time with your child(ren) while participating in a wide variety of fun and educational activities. There’s Mom and Me, Arts & Crafts, Fun with Music, seasonal festivities and more. Children ages 2 years and up […]

Town: Recycle boxes this holiday season

With Hanukah and Christmas just days away, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand remind residents in the Town of Oyster Bay’s sanitation districts to protect the environment by recycling cardboard this holiday season. Supervisor Saladino said, “You can help protect the environment by recycling cardboard boxes and leaving them curbside on your regular recycling collection day. […]

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