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Friday, September 19, 2025
Vol. 84, No. 38
SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Hicksville Fire Department holds 9/11 Memorial Services The rain put a damper on the 9/11 services at the Hicksville Fire Department, and forced them inside the firehouse at Station 3. However, the ceremonies were still well attended. Ex Chief Schweitzer opened up the ceremonies offering words of remembrance about that faithful September morning twenty-four years ago. “In an instant, our world changed in ways we could never have imagined, and while it is difficult to believe that this Thursday, twenty-four years will have passed, we come together to recognize and honor those lives lost and those who continue to be impacted by that day, and by all the days that have followed. The Department was joined by members of the families of Terrence Farrell and George Howard, members of the Department who were killed 24 years ago. The Department took a moment to recognize and thank
Members of the Hicksville Fire Department those lost on September 11, 2001.
Building damaged in auto accident A residence owned by Central Nassau Guidance-Counseling located at 499 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville, was damaged when a driver accidentally accelerated into it on Wednesday, September 10, at 7 a.m. According to Nassau Coun-
ty Police, while attempting to back into a parking spot on the property, the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the break and struck the front of the residence causing severe structural damage. The Town of Oyster Bay Building Depart-
ment responded and deemed the home uninhabitable. All residents were transported to other facilities. There were no injuries reported. The investigation is ongoing.
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all our first responders, police, fire, and emergency services as well as the military veterans for their service. Gathering each year is our duty and our obligation as a department and a community to make it our responsibility to keep this day in our hearts and prayers. Following prayers from the Department Chaplin and Holy Family Pastor, Christopher Sullivan, Schweitzer read aloud twenty names representing those who once called Hicksville their home and were taken on that horrible day or the days, weeks, months, and years after due to the effects of the 9/11 attacks. He added that “though we can never erase the pain, or bring back those losses, we can honor their sacrifice by pledging our resolve to always remember them”. See page 8
Car Show returns
Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach on Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by Vinyl Revival will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators. Town of Oyster Bay Super-
visor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the latest and greatest automobiles in the world, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! With a diverse range of vehicles showcased, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire and interact with some of the most impressive cars around. This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of See page 8
Fairs held at Levittown high schools PAGE 3 Bethpage's Back to School Bash PAGE 12