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🌱 2 Fires In 2 Days In 2nd St. Building + Officer Died In Crash

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 34, low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Two fires erupted in the same building at East Second Street and Main Street in downtown Mineola, one on Friday night and then a second one the next evening. The first blaze displaced almost a dozen residents who lived in the second-floor apartments above retail stores including Metro PCS and a discount store. Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal James Hickman said that around 120 firefighters returned to battle the second blaze on Saturday at 6 p.m., and that they were investigating whether the first fire reignited and caused the second fire. No injuries were reported. (Newsday)
  2. The victim of a single-vehicle crash on the Northern State Parkway in Westbury last Thursday has been identified as Brandon Wilson, a 34-year-old Port Washington police officer. Wilson had served the Port Washington community as an officer for the past five years. (News12 The Bronx)
  3. A $20 million contract to develop a new clock for the U.S. Navy has been awarded to Uniondale-based Frequency Electronics, Inc. The company will develop a mercury ion atomic clock for Naval platforms. Atomic clocks are the most accurate of all clocks and can be used in weaponry. (Garden City Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • MS Winter II Sports Begin — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • HS Eighth Grade Parents/Students Night — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Truck CO.2 - The Workhorse Company: "On Friday, Jan. 14, at approximately 1758 hours, the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for smoke in the building. 1st Assistant Chief Magalhaes was first on scene and transmitted the signal 10 (working fire). Second Assistant Chief Strauss and Ex-Chief Connolly arrived next and made entry into the building." (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "In honor of Dr. King's legacy, here are five ways to make this a day on (instead of a day off): Educate yourself — learn about systemic racism and how this system still affects American life today. Check out the bottom of the caption for suggested readings and viewings!" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Today, we remember and celebrate the life and achievements Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #staidanschoolwillistonpk #DRVC #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "On this National Day of Service, how will you help those in need? https://bit.ly/3BX5S3P" (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. His commitment to social justice and the Civil Rights Movement will never be forgotten! #1u #MLKDay" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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 edited and produced engaging, quality content for a diverse array of consumer publications, from the Johns Hopkins White Papers to Soap Opera Weekly. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves the arts, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.

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