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🌱 Arrest In Northwell Employee's Murder + Mineola Gun Store Robbery

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower; warmer. High: 69, low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A Bay Shore man was arrested and charged with the deadly shooting of a 10-year Northwell Health employee in the garage of the building where she worked at 1999 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park. According to Nassau County police, Quay-Sean Renard Hines, 30, was reportedly an abusive ex-boyfriend of 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre of Queens, whom he stalked and killed. (New York Post)
  2. A man was arrested for allegedly smashing a window at Equilibriums Firearms at 283 Willis Ave. in Mineola and stealing an antique gun, according to Nassau County police. An officer on patrol saw the broken window at 1 a.m. Sunday morning, and 40 minutes later he found Frantzcy Dorelien of Brooklyn in front of 810 Willis Ave. carrying an antique gun and arrested him. The damage to the store was estimated to be $4,800. (WABC-TV)
  3. The Mineola Village Board has appointed a new trustee, Donna Solosky, who was sworn in on April 6 by Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira. Solosky is a lifelong Mineola resident who has worked as a chemistry teacher at Herricks High School for more than 36 years. She has also served as the recording secretary of Mineola's Corpus Christi School Board and had a seat on the Mineola Master Plan Board. (Mineola American)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Chi Kung with Andrea, Week 2 (In Person) — Mineola Memorial Library. (11:15 a.m.)
  • Teen Room Tuesdays — Mineola Memorial Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: Businesses in the Mineola area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here are the newest jobs available in your area, as compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Click any job listing below for more information, or to apply. (Mineola Patch)
  • Mineola Patch: "Spring is finally here, which means you should be enjoying the season in the Mineola area and spending time with family and friends. If you've got a never-ending to-do list that's holding you back, we've got good news: There are plenty of Mineola professionals who can clean your house, mount your TV, mow your lawn and anything else you might need!" (Mineola Patch)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "First grade prepared for Palm Sunday. Hosanna! Hosanna! The Morning Star Initiative #staidanschoolwillistonpk #DRVC #palmsunday2022 #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "Local 338 stands in solidarity with Ukraine, and our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine during this devastating crisis. We are still collecting essential supplies to send to Ukrainians in need — if you'd like to donate, please check your My Local 338 account for more info. #1u" (Facebook)
  • New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Mineola: "New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Continuing Education Lecture Seminar: 2022-03. Title: Two Days Auricular Medicine and Clinical Application. Speaker: Dr. Shan Liang, DOM, LAc Date & Time：Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 8, Eastern time 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NCCAOM PDA Points: 1" (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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