August 2026: Volume 26 - Issue 11 - Member Article Comments

     Wow! What an interesting story you’ve shared! I’m glad to hear this has enlightened you a bit more on our somewhat forgotten local history! Multiple carcinogens found in the ground water supply were linked to Grumman dumping waste, so there definitely isn’t zero chance it could have affected[…]

Thank you for this series.  It's concise, and yet it covers many interesting facts that often get overlooked.  Huzzah!

Was I a Victim?
This is personally enlightening for me.  From 1976 through 1981, my family (me, young wife, and young son) lived in Bethpage.  Our backyard on North Sheridan Avenue literally abutted the Grumman property, very near the active runway.   About 1978, I began to suffer intermittent but severe[…]

For someone who now lives far away, it's nice to be reminded of Hicksville and the holidays. BTW, in years past, there also used to be a coda following the Twelve Days of Christmas season. The attached is from the Mid-Island Herald's first issue of 1959.

One of the favorite events of the season is the visit from Saint Nick riding along with the Hicksville Fire Department. I happened to be back in town to witness the arrival of the Jolly Old Elf along with the dedicated fire fighters, and receive the coveted popcorn ball. Happy Holidays to All !

Wonderful story!

My wife, Melon, has a similar passion for cars, and by coincidence, is half Lithuanian!

The story of her car (same since 1968) is here: www.mga-mk2.com

Thank you, Dr Kumpikas, it is a sobering view of authoritarian rule. One I feel we are seeing play out globally.

Nicely done. I have fond memories since I did my Junior High years and two of my High School years in the Jerusalem Avene School. My Junior and Senior years were moved over to the new high school on Division Avenue. If my memory is still correct, Mabel Farley was[…]

Thank you, Dr. Kumpikas, for this beautiful and moving memoir. When my wife traveled from St. Petersburg to Moscow by rail in 1997, it seems that the trains had not changed very much since your trip from Warsaw to Vilnius.

Bill Palmer (HHS Class of 1964)

Obviously, you are a dedicated caring American. God Bless.

Husband (class of 66) and myself (class of 70) met and got married after my husband came home from four years in US Navy....my husband knew my brother who was also class of 66. OLLI - love to hear about your participation. After retiring nine years ago my husband and[…]

It really is a small World. I can feel your excitement you described. To this date I still have a small group of my good friends . We graduated in 1961. Hicksville bond just lives with you always.

Thanks for sharing this A special treat was to see the lovely offerings of Dr. Kumpikas as well. She was my homeroom teacher at HHS, and I was delighted to be able to introduce my wife to her at our 55th reunion several years ago. I hope we both convey[…]

I recall during my geometry regents exam, I had an "ear worm" or stuck song syndrome (INMI - involuntary musical imagery ). Still to this day, whenever I hear the song "Cold As Ice" by Foreigner it brings me back to that test. I passed thankfully and had internal musical accompaniment that may have contributed to that outcome.

A Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall shout out!

Emma Meyer and the Tech Crew are in good company when the Bowery Boys are referenced. Nice work saving the recording of the production. Indubitably the rescue outcome was a success.

Bless you for your principles and determination, Bill. Your community is fortunate to be able to look to you for guidance.

It occurs to me that the article fails to state the actual wording of the Regents Prayer. Although I do not recall ever using the word "beg" when it was said aloud (I think we instead said "ask"), both Wikpedia and a 1951 news article give the following as the[…]

I remember participating in the School Prayer Revolt, now with some embarrassment as my views are quite different from what they were in 1964. Yet, prayer continues to be a significant part of my daily life, as I continue to serve as an ordained clergyperson and chaplain. I find it[…]

This brings back good memories. A friend of mine worked there at the Wetsons at the junction with Levittown Parkway. We would stop in a visit when we were out and about. Then when Titus Oaks was there I worked up in Glen Head and would stop after work each payday and pick up some new vinyl.

A few years after writing my original article, I found a 1920s news report which stated that the KKK was then supporting the School Board campaigns of George Duke and Frank Chlumsky, both of whom would get elected and be in place for this dedication. Despite the KKK's already having[…]