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🌱 1999 Marcus Ave. Victim ID'd + East Meadow Man Accused Of Murder

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Good morning, Mineola! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 52, low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. The female Northwell Health employee who was shot and killed at 1999 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park on Thursday has been identified as Amelia Laguerre of Queens, according to Nassau County Police. Laguerre was reportedly shot several times and several Northwell employees tried to save her. As the investigation continues, police ask anyone with more information to call 1-800-244-TIPS. (Mineola Patch)
  2. The East Meadow man who stabbed his wife and baby in their home on March 23 has been arraigned on two counts of second-degree attempted murder, according to the Nassau County District Attorney's office. Christopher Alvarado, 37, is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old wife while she was holding their 18-month-old child in their home on Cooper Drive. The child was treated and released, while the wife sustained serious injuries but is listed in stable condition. (News12 Long Island)
  3. On April 4, outgoing Mineola mayor Scott Strauss served his last day as Paul Pereira steps in to lead our village. Improving our infrastructure has been the focus of the local government for the past decade, according to Pereira. Now, he said he would like to "invest in our parks, in our fields, for our young families and for all residents, really. I'd like to eventually invest in upgrading our pool and I would like to invest in keeping our downtown clean." (Mineola American)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Professional Development Meeting @ HA (a.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • HS Athletic Booster Club Meeting — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • You and Your Pets in a Changing World: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown — Nassau County Bar Association. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: "If you've been looking to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your life, you should check out these Mineola area shelters for a pet to take home." (Mineola Patch)
  • Mineola Patch: "Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the pandemic, we've got you covered, including in the Mineola area and across greater New York." (Mineola Patch)
  • Neighbor, East Williston: "Hi all. I'm looking for organic filtered compost in bulk to be delivered to my house. Does anyone know a good quality source? Thanks! And happy spring everyone." (Nextdoor)
  • Keith Williams, Neighbor: "Licensed insurance agent looking for good, hard-working individuals who possess the necessary skills to help people with their insurance needs. We are a local Allstate agency looking for an opportunity for an exciting new career. We are willing to train the right people! Great pay and benefits! Portuguese speaking a +++ Call me to schedule an appointment to start an exciting new adventure! Keith 731-790-8530." (Patch)

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— Joanne Gallo

About me: Joanne Gallo is a lifelong resident of Long Island and a writer/editor for 30+ years. After earning a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Writing from NYU, Joanne was an on-staff editor for consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves arts & entertainment, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.

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