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🌱 2 Men Charged In Westbury Shooting + 2 More Movie Theaters Close

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Hey, people of Mineola! Joanne Gallo here with your Thursday Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and nice. High: 70, low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder of two people in Westbury last month. Nassau County police said they were called at 3:43 a.m. on April 22 to the parking lot at 741 Merrick Ave., where the Park West nightclub is located, and found a 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. Police arrested Jordan Ayala, 26, of Bellerose, on April 30 in connection with the shooting, and a week later Nharon Hicks, 33, of Long Beach, surrendered himself to detectives. (Patch)
  2. Two longtime local movie theaters have reportedly closed for good: Bow Tie Herricks Cinemas at 3324 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park and Roslyn Cinema at 20 Tower Place. Both locations are listed for sale in commercial property listings on LoopNet. The two theaters had reopened following closures due to COVID-19 but closed again within a few months. Movie theaters that remain open in the Mineola area include the AMC Roosevelt Field 8 Theater in Garden City and the AMC Raceway 10 Theater in Westbury. (The Island 360)
  3. Kurt Kiess, a Manhasset man who lost his son tragically in a car accident in Quogue, is advocating for new legislation that would bring more financial compensation to grieving families who have lost loved ones in wrongful death cases. New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman, who is sponsoring the act, explained: "No amount of money can replace a father, a daughter, a sibling, a domestic partner, or a spouse — but financial compensation for family members grieving a loved one's wrongful death is a necessary accountability tool." (Patch)

Today in Mineola:

  • AIS & ESL Progress Reports — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Professional Development Meeting @ MS (p.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Tai Chi with Andrea — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • JA Grade 4 Concert @ MHS — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "The administration of Chaminade High School announces the appointments for athletic director and assistant athletic director. 'We are excited for this new chapter in Chaminade athletics,' President Bro. Thomas Cleary said. 'The team will most certainly have the opportunity to shape and grow our athletic program into the future.'" (Facebook)
  • Nassau County Police Department: "#NassauCountyPD reports the arrest of two men for numerous catalytic converter thefts in Elmont. Upon police arrival to the scene, a homeowner and his son had both subjects detained on Clement Avenue #NCPDNews. Catalytic converter theft is on the rise. Be alert for suspicious activity, persons, and vehicles in your neighborhood during the early morning hours. Report suspicious activity to 911." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "#AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth: Ai-jen Poo is the founder and former lead organizer of Domestic Workers United, a New York-based organization of Caribbean, Latina, and African domestic workers! #1u" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "This week is National Prevention Week! Check out these strategies for talking to your teenager about substance use and risky behaviors." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Pass the pesto please! Island Harvest Food Bank is happy to share this easy and delicious homemade pesto recipe with only five ingredients. For more healthy recipes and nutrition information, visit https://bit.ly/3spT5U1. #IslandHarvest" (Facebook)

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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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