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Coffee in hand, Hicksville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hicksville robberies tied to suspect arrested after knife-related incidents
  • What this new 20-unit Cherry Street project means for Hicksville
  • Could missing permits derail your next Hicksville home sale?

Also on today's calendar: Shoppers Day and Hanukah Party and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
  • Sunday: Colder; morning snow, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Hicksville Man Seen Carrying A Butcher Knife Arrested After 2 Robberies: Police (patch.com) — Residents in Hicksville may notice increased police activity after a local man was arrested in connection with two recent robberies at Bolla Mart on Old Country Road and A&N Grocery on Levittown Parkway. Police say a search warrant led to the 6 a.m. arrest, and the 50-year-old suspect now faces multiple robbery and menacing charges following incidents where a butcher knife was reportedly displayed.
   

2. Hicksville apartment project secures $7.5M construction loan (libn.com) — A new 20-unit, fully electric apartment building is rising at 33-37 West Cherry Street in downtown Hicksville, backed by a $7.5 million construction loan. With workforce units, on-site parking, and proximity to the LIRR, the project is part of a broader zoning-driven push to add housing and boost tax revenues around the Hicksville station through 2027.
   

3. Permits: What Long Islanders should know before they buy or sell a house (newsday.com) — If you’re buying or selling a Hicksville-area home, local experts warn that even seemingly small renovations—like finished basements, sheds, or new windows—can trigger permit and certificate of occupancy issues. The story explains how unpermitted work can delay closings and what homeowners should check in advance to avoid costly surprises.
   

4. Westbury Man Indicted For Selling And Possessing Various Narcotics: DA (patch.com) — A Westbury man facing a 32-count indictment on narcotics and explosives charges was arrested in Hicksville by Nassau County police after an investigation into alleged drug sales and a large stash of dangerous substances. Prosecutors say the case involves potent synthetic opioids and explosives recovered from his home, and they’re calling for tighter state laws as he awaits his next court date in January.
   

5. 13 charged in theft ring that nabbed $2.2M in Home Depot merchandise, Queens DA says (gothamist.com) — A Hicksville resident is among 13 people charged in what prosecutors call a highly organized theft ring accused of stealing more than $2.2 million in Home Depot merchandise across several states. Queens prosecutors say the crew hit hundreds of stores over a year, with the Hicksville woman allegedly serving as a lookout while others removed high-value items for resale.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Dancercise Exercise Classes- In person
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Library , 999 Old Country Rd , Plainview
    9:15 am
  • Centennial Winter Concert
    Roosevelt UFSD , 140 W Centennial Ave , Roosevelt
    9:30 am
  • HIIT Mix - Live and Virtual
    Studia A & B , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
    9:30 am
  • Overeaters Anonymous
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library , 999 Old Country Rd. , Plainview
    10:00 am

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