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🌱 Patch AM: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After School Bus Crash In Hicksville: PD

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Thursday January 8th Patch AM
Thursday January 8th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Hicksville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Motorcyclist dies in Hicksville school bus crash; students uninjured
  • How did Hicksville’s Holy Trinity clinch this storied holiday hoops title?

Also on today's calendar: Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63 and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Hicksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Hicksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 49 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 51, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After School Bus Crash In Hicksville: PD (patch.com) — Hicksville residents are grappling with news that a 21-year-old motorcyclist from East Meadow died after colliding with a school bus near the middle school Tuesday morning. Police say none of the 28 students on the bus were hurt, and the Hicksville schools superintendent has offered condolences and announced counseling resources while the investigation continues.
   

• Msgr. King Tourney Always a Holiday Hoops Season Highlight (thetablet.org) — Holy Trinity High School from Hicksville, Long Island, captured the championship at this year’s Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament in Flatlands, Brooklyn, edging out a strong field of regional Catholic and public school teams. The story highlights the event’s rich history, the dedication of organizers and volunteers, and how this long-running holiday tournament has become a beloved showcase for New York City–area high school basketball.
   


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    Thursday January 8
  • Color a Smile
    Levittown Public Library , 1 Bluegrass Ln , Levittown
    9:00 am
  • Full Body Strength - Live and Virtual
    Mid-Island Y JCC , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
    10:00 am
  • Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library , 999 Old Country Rd. , Plainview
    10:00 am
  • In-Person: Qi Gong Winter 2026
    Syosset Public Library , 225 S Oyster Bay Rd , Syosset
    11:00 am

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    Do you have any well-reviewed recommendations? Thank you! (Nextdoor N Fordham Rd)

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  • Regeneron Science Talent Search: 33 Long Island students named semifinalists (newsday.com)

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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

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