Lee Ave Elementary students showcased their artistic talent in the Veteran’s Art Contest sponsored by the Hicksville Garden Civic. These winning submissions highlight the theme of service, sacrifice, patriotism and pay tribute to our heroes. Special thanks to Art teacher Ms. Barto, Principal Mr. Uccilini and Superintendent Dr. Ted. The winning students are: Simrat Nanda ( kindergarten); Rajvi Patel and Noor Kaur (1st graders); Leora Sing ( 2nd grade); Gianna Caparella, Avnoor Kaur and Pan Bhatt ( 3rd graders); Katherine Herrera-Yanes and David Osborn ( 4th graders); and last but not least Julia Oddo and Asra Asif (5th graders). Congratulations to all.
On Tuesday, August 13th 2024 at the town board meeting, HGCA Executive Board member Phil Heckler was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay board for his many years of service, including as President of the Hicksville Board of Education.
Phil’s service to the community continues as he’s recently joined the HGCA board, and has been working as chair of the Youth Outreach Committee to establish tighter bonds between our organization and the younger generation within our community. He’s been cooking up some programs over the summer, which we’ll hear more about at our next General Meeting.
Our provider has managed to correct the issue with the expired encryption certificate on the Member Center. Anyone who may have been prevented from renewing dues online may now proceed to do so.
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with our Member Center, which is impacting the ability for members to renew dues for the coming year. We have already reported the issue to our provider and are awaiting resolution to the problem.
The issue may present itself as a security issue in the browser, which is due to expiration of the site’s security certificate.
The salary cap for the senior citizen property tax exemption has been raised to 58k. Applications for exemptions in the 2023-2024 tax year must be filed by Jan 2nd.
Thanks to the wondrous generosity of our members, the civic was able to provide Thanksgiving meals and gift cards to three families in the community to help them refill their pantry this season.
In addition, we were able to provide toys for 16 children across 7 families to ensure smiles this holiday season for those who are less fortunate.
We extend our thanks our members, to the family of John Simonello, and to the Plaza Marine group for helping us support these Hicksville families.
Thank you to Lee Ave school for their ongoing partnership in identifying the families and helping distribute the gifts.
Many thanks to our Community Service committee, chaired by Chris and Nick Mirro, for their tireless labor in shopping for all the goods and packaging, and to Irene Guarasci for the extra set of hands in wrapping the record setting number of presents provided by the civic.
We wish everyone a very happy and safe Holiday season!
The holiday season is a time to support the families in our community who are less fortunate. Through Lee Avenue School, the HGCA was able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner and much more to three families. A generous gift card was presented to each family to help them fill their pantries and table with food for the holiday season
A special thank you to all our members who sent in donations.
Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!!
Stay Well and Stay Safe!!
Pictured: Left to right, Mrs. Stephanie Stam, principal of Lee Avenue School, Marissa Wilson Pressler, School Psychologist, Christina and Nick Mirro of Hicksville Gardens Civic Association, and Danielle Tanzi, Social Worker.
HGCA Community Service Committee Christina & Nick Mirro Joan Goessmann
The following list is current as of the date of this newsletter, and subject to change. Check your local newspaper or the Nassau County Board of Elections website closer to election day for any changes that may have taken place.
This year, any registered voter in Nassau County may vote on the dates and during the times listed.
On Election Day, Nov. 2nd, you must go to your regular polling place
Local Early Voting Location: Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville
Hours: Sat. Oct. 23rd 9am to 6pm
Sun. Oct. 24th 10am to 3pm
Mon. Oct. 25th 6am to 7pm
Tue Oct. 26th 10am to 7pm
Wed. Oct. 27th 10am to 7pm
Thur. Oct. 28th 10am to 7pm
Fri. Oct 29th 6am to 6pm
Sat. Oct. 30th 9am to 6pm
Sun. Oct 31st 10am to 3pm
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday November 2nd – Vote at your regular polling place only.
This year, with the large number of Nassau County and Town of Oyster Bay positions up for election, we will partner with the NorthWest Civic and Hicksville Community Council to host a series of Town Hall meetings to offer an opportunity for all candidates to express their views and answer questions from the Hicksville community. Invitations were sent to candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties for all positions up for election. Not all candidates may be able to attend, due to prior commitments.
The Hicksville Gardens Civic Association DOES NOT endorse any candidate. As a local civic association, we present candidates with a forum to share their ideas and to answer questions. The statements made by the candidates at these forums are the candidates’ own and are not an endorsement by the Hicksville Gardens Civic Association.
ALL meetings will be held at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 Carl St., and start at 7pm.
We urge everyone to attend as many of these meetings as possible.
Sponsored by Hicksville Gardens Civic Association
Thursday October 14th
Scheduled: Candidates for Nassau County Executive, District Attorney, County Clerk, County Comptroller
Sponsored by NorthWest Civic Association of Hicksville
Monday October 18th
Scheduled: Candidates for Nassau County Legislature from Districts 2, 14, 16 and 17
Sponsored by Hicksville Community Council
Thursday October 21st
Scheduled: Candidates for Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Council Members
Voting is a privilege that comes with a responsibility to be familiar with the candidates’ positions on issues that affect us all. Information on the candidates is readily available on the internet, and we encourage everyone to seek out this information to be an informed electorate. Hicksville is the most populous hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay, as well as one of the most populous in Nassau County. With development projects underway and planned for our community and nearby, it is important to show the candidates that we care what is going on in this place we all call home.
EARLY VOTING
The following list is current as of the date of this newsletter, and subject to change. Check your local newspaper or the Nassau County Board of Elections website closer to election day for any changes that may have taken place.
This year, any registered voter in Nassau County may vote on the dates and during the times listed.
On Election Day, Nov. 2nd, you must go to your regular polling place
Local Early Voting Location: Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville
Hours: Sat. Oct. 23rd 9am to 6pm
Sun. Oct. 24th 10am to 3pm
Mon. Oct. 25th 6am to 7pm
Tue Oct. 26th 10am to 7pm
Wed. Oct. 27th 10am to 7pm
Thur. Oct. 28th 10am to 7pm
Fri. Oct 29th 6am to 6pm
Sat. Oct. 30th 9am to 6pm
Sun. Oct 31st 10am to 3pm
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday November 2nd – Vote at your regular polling place only.
Meetings are held in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room at the Hicksville Public Library on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. (no meetings: January, July, August)
