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🌱 Aide Charged In Garden City Man's Death + Help Hildebrandt's

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 43, low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A home health aide has been arraigned on manslaughter and other charges for allegedly causing the death of an elderly Garden City man she was caring for. According to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, 62-year-old Gail Godwin of Bay Shore hit 83-year-old John Busch over the head in his home, causing him to bleed extensively, and that she did not call the police for help until he was dead. Godwin, who is facing up to 15 years in prison, pleaded not guilty, and her bail was set at $150,000 cash or $200,000 bond. (Garden City Patch)
  2. Hildebrandt's luncheonette on Hillside Avenue in Williston Park has been serving the community for nearly a century, but its future is now in jeopardy because its new landlord wants to raise the rent, which the owners cannot afford. In an Instagram post, Hildebrandt's asked all former or current Williston Park residents to contact Town Hall and demand that Hildebrandt's be named a historic site. (New Hyde Park Patch)
  3. Donald Robert "Don" Fonseca, a Christian missionary and former resident of Mineola, has passed away. Fonseca still holds the Mineola High School 100-yard dash record. For 22 years, he taught and coached at The Stony Brook School, and for 21 years he was one of the chaplains for the Yankees, the Mets and the Jets. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Professional Development Meeting @ JA (a.m.) & ME (p.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Board of Trustees Meeting — Village of Mineola. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Island Harvest: "Did you know that finding your local food pantry is as easy as sending a text? All you have to do is text your zip code to 631-450-3775 for a list of pantries in your area. We are here to help. #IslandHarvest " (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam or financial exploitation, call FCA for help. Our Financial Exploitation & Abuse Program counselors can provide support and help guide you through the necessary steps to protect yourself. All calls are confidential. Services are free of charge for Long Island seniors and are funded through the N.Y. State Department of Criminal Justice. For more information, please contact Manda Kristal, Financial Exploitation & Abuse Program Coordinator at 516-485-3425 ext. 2333." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "This Wednesday, Feb. 9, join Cornell University ILR School for a panel discussion on the role social equity plays in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Local 338 member Wasontiiosta George, a Cultivation Technician with MedMen, will be speaking on the panel! You can register here:" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "Looking for a way to help? Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/11-1833092 to generate donations for LICADD at no extra charge! #LICADD #AmazonSmile #shopwithapurpose #giving #shopforacause #LongIsland #substanceuse #recoveryispossible" (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 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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