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In today's newsletter:

  • Crash investigation shuts key stretch of Hicksville Road to traffic
  • How serious is the lead problem in Hicksville school drinking water?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, temps: high: 39, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road Blocked, Crash Investigation: PD (patch.com) — Drivers in Hicksville should avoid Hicksville Road between Brenner Avenue and Corona Drive, where Nassau County police have shut the roadway for a crash investigation. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes while authorities work at the scene and traffic remains disrupted.
   

• Lead found in school drinking water on Long Island (newsnationnow.com) — Hicksville schools are among more than 20 Nassau County districts where state testing found elevated lead levels in some drinking fountains, prompting immediate shutdowns of affected fixtures. Schools must provide free alternative drinking water, notify families and staff, and carry out remediation and follow-up testing to ensure long-term safety for students and employees.
   

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    Been getting some outrageous quotes. Does anyone have a reputable, reliable, and affordable painter they use? (Nextdoor Field Estates)
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Jericho

  • Long Island schools spread warmth to those in need (newsday.com)

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