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🌱 Death On LIRR Tracks In Hicksville + COVID In Nassau's Water

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in Mineola.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 57, low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. An LIRR train struck and killed a person near the Hicksville railroad station Wednesday night, according to the MTA. Police are still investigating the incident, which happened at 8:05 p.m. and shut down service between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma for two hours. The victim's identity has not yet been released. (Hicksville Patch)
  2. COVID-19 levels are on the rise in two Nassau County water treatment plants, prompting concerns of another wave of the virus in the near future. The CDC has also reported increased levels of the coronavirus in sewage systems across the United States. Experts say that wastewater data can't predict specifically how many people will contract the virus, but that it can serve as an early warning sign of increasing virus spread. (abc7NY)
  3. Susan Ryan Hall, a dynamic, dedicated nurse and longtime resident of Santa Cruz, California, passed away on March 10 at age 69. Ryan graduated with honors from Mineola High School and earned her nursing degree from SUNY Farmingdale in 1975. In her 33-year career as a registered nurse, she was respected by her colleagues for her leadership ability, expertise and extreme caring for her patients. (Legacy.com)

Today in Mineola:

  • FLL Junior Tournament @ HS — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Spring Zoom Zumba with Kristen Fonte — Mineola Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
  • UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall — Dave & Buster's, Westbury. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "You may recognize him as the Notre Dame Leprechaun for Fighting Irish athletics, but now you'll see him in Nissan's latest commercial for March Madness. Check out Pat Johnson '17 on the big screen!" (Facebook)
  • Mineola Chamber of Commerce: " SNZ Locksmith. Just moved into a new home, apartment or office?? Have some peace of mind and change your locks. Who knows who else besides the previous owners had a key? Be safe and protect your family and valuables. Take advantage of these great savings. Call today: 516-294-5600." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "The little ones loved the leprechaun visit!" (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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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