Hicksville Community Rallies to Rebuild Beloved House of Donuts After Fire
CBS New YorkNovember 5, 20252 min1,026 views
8 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβCommunity Support for House of Donuts
- π The Hicksville community is rallying around the House of Donuts, a beloved family business devastated by a fire on October 9th.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Owners Maria and Nick Kafales, who have been part of the business for decades, are known for treating their customers like family.
- π The fire caused devastating damage, destroying the landmark establishment.
Rebuilding Efforts and Hopes
- πΈ A GoFundMe page has been established to help the Kafales family get back on their feet and reopen.
- π₯ Patrons are volunteering to assist in the rebuilding process, highlighting the deep connection the community has with the donut shop.
- π The owners hope to reopen and rebuild as soon as possible to continue serving the community.
Future of the Establishment
- ποΈ Structural engineers are assessing the integrity of the building's components.
- π¨βπ¦ The Kafales family hopes the next generation will take over the business, with a potential reopening in early 2026.
- β¨ The House of Donuts is described as a staple in Hicksville, a place where memories are made and the community is built.
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