Friday, December 1, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 47
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Small Business Saturday hailed locally
Police defuse hostage situation Nassau County Police arrested a Hicksville man on Saturday, November 25, after he allegedly assaulted two people and held them hostage at knifepoint. According to detectives, a male victim said he had been assaulted at an Ohio Street residence, before he was able to escape and call police. Upon police arrival, officers were informed that John Howell, 40, allegedly physically assaulted the male victim and a female victim, 56. Howell allegedly threatened them with a knife, before barricading himself inside the home, with the female victim. Nassau County Police Hostage Negotiation Team communicated with the female victim by phone
Todd Kirschner, owner of Trio Hardware in Plainview, with Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) marked Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 with a visit to Trio Hardware in Plainview and owner Todd Kirschner. First observed in the United States on November 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday is an initiative spearheaded by American Express and amplified by local cham-
bers of commerce that seeks to encourage holiday shoppers to shop at small, locally owned businesses as compared to big-box stores and online retailers. “Small Business Saturday is a celebration of entrepreneurs like Todd who create employment opportunities for our neighbors, give back to the communities they serve, and give our local
downtowns their unique charm and flair,” Legislator Drucker said. “That is why it is so important to support local businesses during the holiday season and throughout the year, and I am glad that Small Business Saturday shines a light on this important message each year.”
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Santa’s Mailboxes at town offices Children in the Town of Oyster Bay can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Friday, December 15. The Town of Oyster Bay will
forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Friday, December 15, with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary. Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible during regular business hours at the following locations: See page 10
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