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Friday, June 28, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 26
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Hicksville resident named Woman of Distinction
Hicksville Chamber presents scholarships to HHS graduates BY RIKKI MASSAND On Tuesday, June 18, the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce gathered at Peppercorn’s on E. Marie Street to welcome this year’s scholarship recipients, two members of Hicksville High’s Class of 2024: Arshdeep Kaur and Anthony Lopez. Each student received $500 towards their college education expenses. Arshdeep Kaur will head to Cornell University in late summer, where she plans to study computer science. She was a contributor to the Hicksville High School Robotics team and earned recognition as a National Honor Society student. She attended the Chamber’s June
18 luncheon and recognition ceremony with her mother, Amanmeet Kaur, and her father, Kanwal Singh. Anthony Lopez, who attended Hicksville Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, will be attending the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in physics. He attended the Chamber luncheon with his mother, Barbara, and younger brother. In presenting the students with the checks and citations, longtime Chamber member and past president Patrick Crowe, chairperson of the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee, shared that 32 Hicksville students applied for the scholarship. See page 8
Patricia Harrs of Hicksville with New York State Senator Steve Rhoads. On May 14, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recognized Hicksville’s Patricia Harrs as his New York State Senate 2024 Woman of Distinction in Albany. Patricia Harrs is a truly remarkable woman who is an inspiration to all and a shining example of what it means to live a life dedicated to serving others. She has spent her entire
life living in Levittown and Hicksville passionately focused on public safety, volunteerism, and her family. Patricia Harrs has dedicated her life to serving her community, starting as a lifeguard, and progressing through roles as a Nassau County Police Department crossing guard and a Nassau County Corrections Officer, where she retired as
captain of the Police Academy after 32 years. Despite facing personal tragedy, she persevered and raised her four children while working and training countless officers. Now in retirement after recovering from cancer, she remains a pillar of strength for her family and continues to be recognized for her dedication and loving heart.
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Hicksville Chamber board member Patrick Crowe (left) and president Charlie Razenson (right), presented Class of 2024 HHS graduates Arshdeep Kaur and Anthony Lopez with scholarship award certificates.
Resident to be featured in musical PAGE 5 Student receives $5K for research PAGE 4