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🌱 Body Found Near Sands Point Beach + Pedestrian Critically Injured

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Morning, people of Mineola! It's me again, Joanne Gallo, your host of the Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower in spots. High: 54, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A man's body was discovered near a beach in Sands Point over the weekend. A resident was walking on Saturday morning when he found the body, who was pronounced dead by authorities. Sands Point police, who are investigating, said the victim appeared to be a man in his 50s. They ask anyone with information to call 911 or 1-800-244-TIPS. (Patch)
  2. A pedestrian was struck crossing South Franklin Street near Elm Street in Hempstead Friday afternoon and was severely injured, according to Nassau County police. The man in his 30s was struck by a 2019 Nissan driven by a 36-year-old woman at 2:15 p.m., police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and is in critical but stable condition. (Patch)
  3. An arrest was made over the weekend at Adelphi University in Garden City for a sexual assault in Earle Hall, one of the school's residence halls. Nassau's Special Victims Unit and Garden City police were called to the scene and are investigating, according to Adelphi officials. (News 12 Long Island)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Animal Sand Art Craft — Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove. (10 a.m.)
  • A Time for Kids: Pete the Cat — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:15 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: "Do you want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Mineola animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Pet adoption agencies in Mineola and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted." (Mineola Patch)
  • Mineola Patch: "Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic, we've got you covered including in the Mineola area and across greater New York. However, there are still local job opportunities available, as companies hire to address the demands of the new normal." (Mineola Patch)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "'Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord' ~5th grade Stations of the Cross The Morning Star Initiative #staidanschoolwillistonpk #easter2022 #DRVC #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "Two weeks from today we will be at Meadow Brook Club for FCA's Annual Golf Outing! Sponsorships and cocktail reception tickets are still available. Join us for a fun day filled with golf, networking, raffles, and delicious food and refreshments! Get your sponsorships and reception tickets at www.fcali.org/golf" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury: "LICADD's Substance Use Hotline is still operating 24/7. Clinicians are available to make treatment referrals, provide information about how to stay safe and sober during the holidays! Whether you are in recovery, actively using, have a family member struggling with addiction or just need some reassurance we are here for you! 516-747-2606 or 631-979-1700 #LICADD #hotline #substanceuse #LongIsland #helpishere #calltoday #addiction #recovery #NewYork" (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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