After aerial sprayings of insecticide over Nassau County concluded earlier this week, four additional dead crows were confirmed as being infected with the West Nile encephalitis virus. FULL STORY

This week, the Hicksville Illustrated News is again presenting profiles of candidates running for Oyster Bay Town Councilman/ Councilwoman. There are three councilman positions up for election this year. This is an at-large election, meaning the top three vote-getters out of all the candidates will win a seat on the town board. The two candidates profiled this week are not only running against each other; they are running against every other candidate as well. FULL STORY

Congratulations to the Hicksville Americans Soccer Club Boys U-8 Tournament Team, the Stars! The boys took second place at the Syosset Soccer Club Columbus Day Tournament on Oct. 9-10. The Stars had to play a total of four games, two on each of the days. FULL STORY

After a devastating defeat against Baldwin, the Comets came out strong against Oceanside last Saturday. Sean Curran, coming in after the loss of quarterback Shaun Lyons, passed for 33 yards, connecting with Matt Luyster for 18 yards. Curran tossed one that was caught by Rob Dwyer for 15 yards and a touchdown. Jeremy Kyrkostas had 10 runs for a total of 92 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run and Chris Martinez had a 3-yard touchdown run. FULL STORY