🌱 3 Killed in DWI Crash On Jericho Tpke. + NCPD Swears In 60 Recruits

Hello there, Mineola! I'm here in your inbox as usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Without further ado...

---

First, today's weather:

Not as warm. High: 75, low: 59.

---

📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Mineola who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales.

I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Mineola Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

---

Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

1. Three women were killed in a DWI crash in front of the Inn at New Hyde Park catering hall on Jericho Turnpike on Saturday night. The women were reportedly leaving a Sweet 16 party when, according to Nassau County police, 22-year-old Dante Lennon of Freeport was driving intoxicated and struck the rear of the Lincoln Town Car they were riding in. The women were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and two other passengers were taken to a hospital and treated. (Patch)
2. The Nassau County Police Department, headquartered at 1490 Franklin Avenue in Mineola, swore in 60 new recruits on Friday at a ceremony at Nassau Community College. This new group of recruits will begin patrolling the streets of our town and county after completing seven months of intense training. (NCPD)
3. Kathleen Murphy Corneliess of Rockville Centre, a highly respected pediatric nurse practitioner who dedicated her life to helping children with cancer, passed away on May 19. Corneliess most recently worked in pediatric cancer clinical trials at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island (previously Winthrop University Hospital) in Mineola. Before that, she worked at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre. Interment will follow at The Cemetery of the Holy Rood, 111 Old Country Road, Westbury. (Legacy.com)

---

Today in Mineola:

• JA Grade 3 Concert @ MHS - Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
• ME PTA Walk & Roll Rain Date - Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)

---

From my notebook:

• Master Jeon Taekwondo - Mineola: A hardworking group of students persevered and earned their new belts at Master Jeon Taekwondo at 131 Jericho Turnpike. (Facebook)
• Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 at Our Lady of Victory School competed in a mock trial competition at St. John's Law School. The students received special praise from the judges on their performance for how well-prepared and professional they were. (Facebook)
• Island Harvest: The Healthy Harvest farm for 2022 from Island Harvest has over 30 different fruits and vegetables. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3km7XPS. (Facebook)
• Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "We were in Albany today for NY Cannabis Insider Live and were excited to catch up with Local 338 member and Med Men pharmacist, Geoff Brown who spoke on a panel at the conference about New York's medical cannabis program! #newyorkcannabisworker #newyorkcannabisworkersunion" (Facebook)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "SimplyFit's 1st Annual Fights Addiction 5k! #LongIsland #community #SimplyFit #5k #substanceuse #recovery" (Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Children's Orchestra 28th Annual Disovery Gala Concert (May 23)
• Rally for an Increase in Operational Funding at NCC: NCCfor2023 (May 23)
• Add your event

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mineola Daily? Contact me at Mineola@Patch.com