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Friday, December 6, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 49
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Burns Ave. School Mini Marathon
Burns Avenue Elementary School students in Hicksville were “burning calories” during their mini marathon on Nov. 15. Held around the school’s back field, the activity had students moving and hearts pumping just in time for Thanksgiving. Students, staff and some family members joined in the fun while others cheered from the sidelines around the makeshift run route. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
Arrest in commercial burglary
Nassau County Police arrested a Queens man for a commercial burglary which took place on November 29th. According to police, officers responded to Walgreens, at 210 South Broadway, for a commer-
cial burglary. According to police, a man broke the front window of the store, entered the store and removed various merchandise from the shelves. He fled on foot in an unknown direction. After
an investigation, police arrested Ali Idrizi, 30, in the parking lot of the Hicksville train station. Idrizi is charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree and Petit Larceny.
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Town plans “Cruise-Thru” Toys for Tots collection The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the it's massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 13. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected close to 35,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.” The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause
and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a holiday drop box where children can drop their letters to Santa off at. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. “Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of our families in need this holiday season.” Toys for Tots collection boxes are located at the following locations: • Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; • Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; • Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. For more information, please call (516) 797-4121; or visit www.oysterbaytown. com.
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