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Hicksville Community Rallies to Rebuild Beloved House of Donuts After Fire

CBS New YorkNovember 5, 20252 min1,026 views
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Community Support for House of Donuts

  • πŸ’– The Hicksville community is rallying around the House of Donuts, a beloved family business devastated by a fire on October 9th.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Owners Maria and Nick Kafales, who have been part of the business for decades, are known for treating their customers like family.
  • πŸ’” The fire caused devastating damage, destroying the landmark establishment.

Rebuilding Efforts and Hopes

  • πŸ’Έ A GoFundMe page has been established to help the Kafales family get back on their feet and reopen.
  • πŸ₯ Patrons are volunteering to assist in the rebuilding process, highlighting the deep connection the community has with the donut shop.
  • 🌟 The owners hope to reopen and rebuild as soon as possible to continue serving the community.

Future of the Establishment

  • πŸ—οΈ Structural engineers are assessing the integrity of the building's components.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦ The Kafales family hopes the next generation will take over the business, with a potential reopening in early 2026.
  • ✨ 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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