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🌱 Patch AM: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After School Bus Crash In Hicksville: PD
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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!)
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.
📸 Around Hicksville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hicksville
★ Featured events ★
- The Science of Astro-Meteorology with Joe Rao and co-hosted with the Hicksville Public Library
Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Ln, Jericho
1:00 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Playful Pals
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
10:30 am - Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63
Cancun longisland , 206 W Old Country Rd , Hicksville
5:30 pm - SEPTA Chess Event
Jackson Elementary - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Patrizia’s (Hicksville)
Patrizia's of Long Island , 1040 S Broadway , Hicksville
7:00 pm - SNAP Application Help Spanish
Nassau County, NY Calendar - SNAP Application Help English
Nassau County, NY Calendar - Civics for Youth
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
4:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
📣 Hicksville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday January 8
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- Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a cleaning lady for a deep clean of floors/dusting, and cleaning a few rooms.
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🗞 Nearby News
Oyster Bay
- Today in history: January 6 (postandcourier.com)
- Today in History: Year-round daylight saving time begins (chicagotribune.com)
- Glancing Back for Jan. 6: Ryan signs legislation for a revamped Soldier Field (jg-tc.com)
Jericho
- Regeneron Science Talent Search: 33 Long Island students named semifinalists (newsday.com)
Bethpage
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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