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Mostly sunny. High: 82, low: 65.
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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:
- The NYC MTA unveiled a new congestion pricing plan on Thursday that would make drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street pay an extra $9 - 23. From his office in Mineola, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads called the plan "simply another tax on hard-working residents of suburbia," but the MTA insists it will cut back on traffic and pollution. (CBS New York)
- Newsday rounded up its top three burger restaurants to try on Long Island, and The Rex Burger & Lobster on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola was number one. The Rex's signature juicy Angus burger costs only $10.95, and if you go for the whole nine yards with a heap of lobster claw meat on top, that's an extra $12.95. (Newsday via Subscription)
- If you are using the LIRR this weekend, there are a number of service changes affecting the Mineola station. All eastbound Oyster Bay line trains will leave from Track 3 at Mineola from now on due to track reconfiguration for the new third rail. Also, If you are on an eastbound Port Jefferson train and wish to exit at Mineola, make sure you are in the first eight cars. (Patch)
Today in Mineola:
- Long Island Retro Gaming Expo - Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City. (10 a.m.)
- Open House: 108 Syracuse Street, Williston Park. (12 p.m.)
- Open House: 432 Latham Road. (1 p.m.)
- Radio Flashback Band - Clinton G. Martin Pool, New Hyde Park. (7:15 p.m.)
- Touch the 80s - Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheater. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Nassau County Police Department: "August is National #TrafficAwarenessMonth. All ATVs, dirt bikes, and off-highway vehicles operating on Nassau County roadways must obey traffic laws. You must wear a helmet." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
- Island Harvest: "Fresh veggies bring lots of color, nutrition and flavor to the plate. And through partnerships with community farms, farmers and food banks who work together to bring delicious produce fresh from the farm to a neighbor's table. For more information on our Healthy Harvest Farm, visit https://bit.ly/3BnD5b8." (Island Harvest via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola East: "Tip: This can be a useful starting point, before you talk to an agent about real estate. Using a proprietary algorithm, you can see how many people are looking for homes like yours. If you are thinking of selling your home, this is the best way to get a feel for the market." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, East Williston: "Can we be more like this? I'm tired of expensive car owners not caring at all about breaking the law." (Nextdoor)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow 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 several consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for health magazine Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers, a book series on medical conditions. 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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