Friday, May 6, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 18
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
HONORING HARRY CHAPIN
Hicksville music program receives national recognition
Hicksville Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is the seventh year Hicksville music educators, administrators, students and parents have demonstrated outstanding achievement and commitment to providing access to music education and to instilling an appreciation of music as part of the district’s philosophy of offering a well-rounded education for national recognition. “We are incredibly proud to be named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education once again,” said District Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman. “This recognition from NAMM is a testament of our commitment to music education and our dedicated music educators who have continued to inspire our amazing and talented students to continue See page 15
Josh Chapin; Legislator Drucker; Long Island Cares CEO Paule Pachter; and Chief Government Affairs Officer Michael Haynes. Photo courtesy of Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined Harry Chapin’s son, Josh, and leaders of Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank at the organization’s Essential Market in Bethpage on Monday, May 2 to unveil legis-
lation that would designate July 16 as Harry Chapin Day in Nassau County. Not only would recognizing the acclaimed musician and humanitarian generate much-needed awareness about the prevalence of food insecurity in our region, Leg-
islator Drucker’s proposal which is co-sponsored by the Legislature’s seven-member Minority Caucus - would also direct the County to partner with Long Island Cares and local community organizations to host an annual,
Queens man arrested in stabbing
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Pedestrian hit by 82-year-old driver
A 76-year old man was struck by a car on Hempstead Turnpike at Emerson Avenue, Levittown, on Monday, May 2, at 1:13 p.m. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a
2022 Hyundai, driven by an 82-year-old woman struck the pedestrian while traveling eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike. The driver remained at the scene. As a result of the collision,
the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.
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Ruqiang Xu
Nassau County Police arrested a Queens man on Monday, May 2, after he allegedly stabbed a man in a Plainview parking lot. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call at 7 p.m. for a man who had been stabbed in the parking lot of 170 Express Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old victim with a severe laceration to his abdomen. According to police, Ruqiang Xu, 53, of Queens, who was still at the scene, was responsible and placed under arrest. Police say the victim and Xu knew each other. The victim was was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Xu was charged with Assault 1st Degree.
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