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Hicksville

Beginnings: For centuries, miles of prairie grass spread across the spot that would become Hicksville. When Welsh settler Robert Williams proposed in 1648 to buy a large portion of the eastern plains, including Hicksville, the Matinecock Indians didn't think they were giving up much as they preferred to live in the forest. Most British settlers were just as uninterested because it was so remote. The land lay vacant for almost two centuries, until Jericho businessman Valentine Hicks, son-in-law of the nationally famous Quaker preacher Elias Hicks, turned his attention to the prairie land he had acquired.
Photo: At St. John's Protectory, Hicksville (Photo from "Long Island To-day" by Fred...  Show more »
Beginnings: For centuries, miles of prairie grass spread across the spot that would become Hicksville. When Welsh settler Robert Williams proposed in 1648 to buy a large portion of the eastern plains, including Hicksville, the Matinecock Indians didn't think they were giving up much as they preferred to live in the forest. Most British settlers were just as uninterested because it was so remote. The land lay vacant for almost two centuries, until Jericho businessman Valentine Hicks, son-in-law of the nationally famous Quaker preacher Elias Hicks, turned his attention to the prairie land he had acquired.
Photo: At St. John's Protectory, Hicksville (Photo from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)  « Show less

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    May 11, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  1. LI Man Attempted To Swap Drugs For Sex With Child: Cops

    A Long Island man was arrested after police said he arranged to have sex with a 12-year-old girl in exchange for prescription pills.
    A Long Island man was arrested after police said he arranged to have sex with a 12-year-old girl in exchange for prescription pills. According to Nassau County detectives, Walter Hurst, 57, of Bayshore, arrived at a hotel in Hicksville Thursday night...

    Tags: OxyContin (drug), Lorazepam (drug), Nassau County, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice

    2. Mar 20, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  2. Carjacking Suspects Crash Into LI School During Police Pursuit

    The two worlds of crime fighting and elementary education came face to face this afternoon at Harold Fayette Elementary school in North Merrick.
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    The two worlds of crime fighting and elementary education came face to face this afternoon at Harold Fayette Elementary school in North Merrick. That's where two carjackers crashed this stolen Infiniti sedan into the school's brick wall -- while trying...

    Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Theft, Long Island, Firearms

    3. Mar 10, 2012 |Story| KCPQ-LTV

  3. Newly discovered amateur video shows 1986 Challenger disaster

    New Scientist magazine recently published video of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster. The video was shot by Bob Karman, of Hicksville, New York, who was on vacation in Florida at the time.
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    New Scientist magazine recently published video of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster. The video was shot by Bob Karman, of Hicksville, New York, who was on vacation in Florida at the time. The video is thought to be extremely rare. Karman filmed...
    4. Aug 27, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  4. Earthquake Reported Near Albany; Gov. Cuomo Deploys Senior Officials

    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that an earthquake just shook the town of Altamont, outside of Albany. Cuomo issued the following statement just after 5 p.m. Saturday:
    Staff reporter
    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that an earthquake just shook the town of Altamont, outside of Albany. Cuomo issued the following statement just after 5 p.m. Saturday: "We have reports of a 2.9 magnitude earthquake just west-southwest of...

    Tags: Warren County (New York), Regional Authority, Nassau County, Government, Joan McDonald

    5. Aug 29, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  5. Most MTA Subway, LIRR Service Restored Monday

    While an exact time for complete MTA service to be restored is unknown, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Jay Walder announced that restoration will begin at 6 a.m. Monday.
    Staff reporter
    While an exact time for complete MTA service to be restored is unknown, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Jay Walder announced that restoration will begin at 6 a.m. Monday. The restoration plan will have some lines on the subways, buses and...

    Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Hurricane Irene (2011), Tottenville, Long Beach (Nassau, New York), Travel

    6. Aug 30, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  6. Long Island Still Trying To Get The Power On

    When you do the math for LIPA, the bottom line is that they are overwhelmed. This morning it's Chief Operating Officer reported 3,000 total damage locations and only 2,300 crews handling the repairs, saying, "We have approximately 270,000 customer outages remaining," said Michael Hervey, LIPA COO.
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    When you do the math for LIPA, the bottom line is that they are overwhelmed. This morning it's Chief Operating Officer reported 3,000 total damage locations and only 2,300 crews handling the repairs, saying, "We have approximately 270,000 customer outages...

    Tags: Long Island

    7. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  7. Man Who Lost Power During Irene Charged With Threatening LIPA Officials

    A Long Island resident who grew tired of waiting for his electricity to be restored after it was knocked out by Tropical Storm Irene, was arrested after making several threats towards the local utility company.
    A Long Island resident who grew tired of waiting for his electricity to be restored after it was knocked out by Tropical Storm Irene, was arrested after making several threats towards the local utility company. According to Nassau County Police, Walter...

    Tags: Nassau County Police, Prosecution, Nassau County, Long Island, Tropical Storms

    8. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Petoskey News

  8. A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims

    A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims from data compiled by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The overall death toll from the attacks stands at 2,977 -- including 2,753 killed as a result of the attacks at the World Trade Center, 184...

    Tags: Upton, Richmond Hill, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia), Manchester (Hillsborough, New Hampshire), Anthony White

    9. Jan 7, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  9. MTA Announces Service Changes In Anticipation Of Snow

    In anticipation of Friday's snowfall, the MTA has announced several service changes on the subways and railroads.
    wpix.com
    In anticipation of Friday's snowfall, the MTA has announced several service changes on the subways and railroads. On Friday, straphangers can expect express trains 2, 3, 4, 5, A, E, D, F, N and Q will run local in various sections of their routes. The...

    Tags: Westbury, Long Island Rail Road, Washington (U.S. state), Valley Stream, Woodside

    10. Aug 17, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  10. Flying Beer Mug Kills Long Island Man

    Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man angry after an argument with another bar customer broke a mug that sent shards of glass into the neck of bystander, causing him to bleed to death.
    Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man angry after an argument with another bar customer broke a mug that sent shards of glass into the neck of bystander, causing him to bleed to death. According to officials, Hector Guardiola of Boston pleaded not guilty...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, Justice System, Dining and Drinking

    11. Aug 24, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  11. LIRR Issues Travel Advisories For Tuesday Morning

    The MTA has issued a series of cancellations for the Long Island Rail Road, and warns that customers should anticipate significant schedule changes and delays during the Tuesday morning and evening rush hours.
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    The MTA has issued a series of cancellations for the Long Island Rail Road, and warns that customers should anticipate significant schedule changes and delays during the Tuesday morning and evening rush hours. The cancellations are a result of damage...

    Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Washington (U.S. state), Suffolk County (New York), Freeport, Valley Stream

    12. Aug 25, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  12. LIRR CUSTOMERS ADVISED TO EXPECT CANCELED TRAINS, DELAYS FOR THURSDAY'S AM & PM RUSH HOURS, AUG. 26

    MEDIA ADVISORY: LIRR CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO EXPECT CANCELED TRAINS, DELAYS FOR THURSDAY'S AM & PM RUSH HOURS, AUGUST 26 MTA Long Island Rail Road is advising customers to expect significant schedule changes and delays during Thursday's morning and...

    Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Washington (U.S. state), Suffolk County (New York), Freeport, Valley Stream

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