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Friday, June 20, 2025
Vol. 85, No. 25
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
New asst. super appointed for Hicksville schools
Town receives award for downtown improvements
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left), joined by Councilman Steve Labriola and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, was thrilled to accept the SmartGrowth Award from Vision Long Island, which recognized ongoing improvements to the Hicksville downtown and its streetscape. The Town of Oyster Bay recently accepted the SmartGrowth Award from Vision Long Island, which recognized ongoing improvements to the Hicksville downtown and its streetscape. “We are proud to be recognized by Vision Long Island for our commitment to revitalizing Hicksville,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Millions of dollars are being
invested in pedestrian safety, beautification, and community upgrades near the Long Island Rail Road station and along Broadway. Together, we’re building a safer, more vibrant future for all who live, work and visit here. Thank you to Vision Long Island for this incredible honor – and to the community for your continued support!” For over 20 years, Vision
Long Island has been honoring individuals, organizations, and projects that advance the growth of our downtowns. Specific focus areas include transit-oriented development, revitalizing communities, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, traffic calming, walkability, transportation choices, community & government leadership, and infrastructure.
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At its business meeting on June 11, the Hicksville Public Schools Board of Education appointed Dr. Timothy Piciullo as the district’s new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective July 14. He will replace Dr. Anthony Lubrano, who was recently appointed to serve as the new superintendent of the Floral Park-Bellerose School District. Dr. Piciullo joins Hicksville with over two decades of educational experience and a proven record of instructional leadership. For the past 11 years, he has served as principal of South Ocean Middle School in the Patchogue-Medford
School District, where he led a comprehensive transformation of instructional practices, increased student achievement and fostered a culture of inclusion and academic excellence. Over the course of his 23-year career, Dr. Piciullo has served as a high school assistant principal in both the Long Beach School District and Hauppauge School District. Prior to those positions, he served as a dean, coach and business and technology teacher. His leadership has consistently reflected a commitment to student-centered learning, innovaSee page 8
Hicksville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Theodore Fulton (left) and Board of Education President Annette Beiner (right) congratulate Dr. Timothy Piciullo (center) on his appointment as the district’s new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
Elementary school principals appointed PAGE 6 Field Day Fun at Abbey Lane School PAGE 9