🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the fatal bus–motorcycle crash by Hicksville Middle

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the fatal bus–motorcycle crash by Hicksville Middle
• What will replace Hicksville’s now-empty Broadway Commons food court?
• How did Hicksville’s Holy Trinity seize this year’s King Tournament crown?

Also on today's calendar: Big Stretch: A Comedy Show (ft. Jay Jurden!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy at times, temps: high: 44, low: 38.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After School Bus Crash In Hicksville: PD (patch.com) — A 21-year-old motorcyclist from East Meadow died Tuesday morning after colliding with a school bus near Hicksville Middle School, though all 28 students on board were unharmed. Hicksville’s superintendent says families were contacted, the district is cooperating with police, and counseling will be available for students and staff as the community processes the tragedy.
   

2. Broadway Commons food court falls silent ahead of major mall redevelopment (greaterlongisland.com) — Broadway Commons’ once-busy food court in Hicksville is now completely closed as the mall prepares for a $100 million redevelopment that could start within a year. Plans call for transforming the space into a new dining and entertainment district, demolishing Macy’s, and adding a BJ’s Wholesale Club while anchors like IKEA, Target, and Round1 remain.
   

3. Msgr. King Tourney Always a Holiday Hoops Season Highlight (thetablet.org) — Holy Trinity High School from Hicksville captured the championship at the long-running Msgr. King Memorial Basketball Tournament in Brooklyn, edging out a strong field of regional Catholic and public school teams. The story spotlights the tournament’s rich history, its community feel, and the role of dedicated volunteers who keep this holiday hoops tradition thriving for New York-area players and fans.
   

4. Sarah Grace Foundation: Year In Review (jericho-news-journal.com) — A Hicksville-based childhood cancer nonprofit is highlighting a busy 2025, from a clothing drive with the Hicksville J-Birds Robotics Team to toy and school-supply drives supported by Hicksville schools and Plainview businesses. The all-volunteer Sarah Grace Foundation also expanded hospital craft kits, financial aid, and its Chemo Duck program, and it’s planning a limited-seating magic fundraiser at the Milleridge Inn on April 10, 2026.
   

5. Town: Tax bills in the mail - Mid-Island Times (midislandtimes.com) — Town of Oyster Bay’s first-half 2026 general tax bills are out, and payments can be made without penalty through February 10, including at Town Hall South on Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Hicksville-area homeowners should check their bills, choose in-person, mail, or online payment, and be sure checks are properly labeled and postmarked by the deadline to avoid monthly penalties.
   

📸 Around Hicksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hicksville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 13

• FREE WEBINAR | “Italy's Top 10 Mosaics”
  Online,
  11:30 am

Saturday January 10

• Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63
  Cancun longisland, 206 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Playful Pals
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  10:30 am

Monday January 12

• 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

Tuesday January 13

• SNAP Application Help English
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• SNAP Application Help Spanish
  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

Wednesday January 14

• Rock and Read
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  10:30 am

Tuesday January 20

• Big Stretch: A Comedy Show (ft. Jay Jurden!)
  Ninnet & George's , 344 New York Ave , Huntington
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• HIIT Mix - Live and Virtual
  Mid-Island Y JCC , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
  9:30 am
• Aqua Chi Gong
  Mid-Island Y JCC , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainview
  10:00 am
• Baby & Me Storytime
  Levittown Public Library , 1 Bluegrass Ln , Levittown
  10:00 am
• Silver Sneakers - Live and Virtual
  Mid-Island Y JCC , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
  10:30 am

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