What's up Mineola! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Mineola High School vocalists selected for All-State Music Festival (longislandpress.com) — Two Mineola High School seniors have earned coveted spots in the 2026 NYSSMA All-State Music Festival, showcasing the village's vocal talent on a statewide stage. After achieving perfect audition scores, they'll travel to Rochester in December to rehearse and perform with top student musicians and nationally recognized conductors from across New York.
• Mineola man charged after fire exposes chemical lab in his apartment (abc7ny.com) — Residents on Lincoln Avenue in Mineola were evacuated for hours after a fire in an apartment revealed a chemical lab and allegedly unstable, potentially explosive mixtures. A 34-year-old Mineola man has been charged with arson, pleaded not guilty, and was released with an ankle monitor while police continue investigating.
• 78 Long Island high schools named Schools of Distinction, Excellence (newsday.com) — Mineola High School has been honored as a School of Excellence, recognizing that most of its varsity teams achieved high academic averages. The article also highlights several new principals across Long Island districts, underscoring a broader regional focus on academic achievement and strong school leadership that includes Mineola among the standouts.
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