🌱 Patch AM: Mineola court hears DWI case in fatal Oceanside crosswalk crash

Coffee in hand, Mineola? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Mineola court hears DWI case in fatal Oceanside crosswalk crash
• How Mineola prosecutors say they unraveled a major Nassau fentanyl ring

Also on today's calendar: 45th Annual Italian Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray morning shower; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oceanside man indicted in DWI crash that killed 78-year-old woman in crosswalk (shorenewsnetwork.com) — From the Mineola courthouse, prosecutors report that a 24-year-old Oceanside man has been indicted on manslaughter and DWI charges in a June crash that killed a 78-year-old pedestrian. Officials allege he turned against a red light while impaired by alcohol and drugs. He has pleaded not guilty and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
   

• Six Indicted After Nassau County Drug Trafficking Ring Operated Out Of Queens Apartment: DA (patch.com) — Mineola-based prosecutors say a yearlong investigation has led to six indictments in a major fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring bringing drugs into Nassau County from a Queens apartment. Authorities describe large seizures of narcotics, guns, and cash, and detail extensive alleged sales across multiple Nassau communities. The accused ringleader and co-defendants have pleaded not guilty and face lengthy potential prison terms.
   

📸 Around Mineola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineola

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• 45th Annual Italian Festival →
  North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Paul's Auto Collision - Ribbon Cutting
  Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education Business Meeting @ Synergy Building
  Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• HS Marching Band LI Ducks Game
  Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Grandparents Day at Old Westbury Gardens! →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• 7:30PM Board of Education Regular Session
  Garden City Public Schools, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City
Wednesday September 16
• Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Beading Class: Sunflower Earrings →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Poetica Musica: We the People: USA at 250 →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Pumpkin Painting at Old Westbury Gardens →
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
  4:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

• This Week Crime In Garden City: Vaping, Lost Dog, Youths On Motorbikes (patch.com)
• Garden City Students Head Back To School For New Year Of Learning (patch.com)

Westbury

• Town hires firm to defend OK for Sbarro family's plan (newsday.com)

Hempstead

• Nassau Labor Fraud Crackdown Returns Nearly $650K In Stolen Wages To Nassau Workers: NCDA (patch.com)
• 24 DWI Arrests, 645 Tickets Issued On Long Island Over Labor Day Weekend (patch.com)

Ok Mineola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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