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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 80, low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A week after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the progress on the new LIRR terminal for Manhattan's east side, she turned her attention to decaying Penn Station and reported that proposals for a redesign are underway and due July 28. Commuters from Mineola and the rest of Long Island may one day in the not-so-distant future arrive at a terminal that includes more than 18 new entrances, eight acres of public space and protected views of the Empire State Building, as outlined in Hochul's $6-7 billion dollar renovation plan. (Patch)
  2. One of Nassau County's most popular events returns to normal crowd capacity this Saturday for the first time in three years: the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont. Local businesses are making the most of the opportunity, such as the Garden City Hotel, who has traditionally kicked off the Belmont Stakes festivities and is serving up The Belmont Jewel, the official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes. (CBS New York)
  3. As the community pool opens in Mineola in two weeks — and homeowners with their own pools may already be enjoying a dip in the water — the Town of North Hempstead reminds residents to review their pool safety precautions with all of their family (whether using a pool at home, or a town or village facility). You may not know that residents with their own pools are required to put up a 6-foot-high fence around all sides of the pool to separate it from their house. (Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Free Sangria Tasting with music by EJ the DJ — Recovery Room. (4 p.m.)
  • SEPTA Carnival @ Jackson Avenue — Mineola Public Schools. (6 p.m.)
  • Kimbara Salsa Party — 170 Post Ave., Westbury. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "There was a street sign dedication ceremony and unveiling in honor of Nassau County Police Lt. Michael P. Shea at the corner of School Street and Berry Hill Road in Oyster Bay on Wednesday, June 8. Lt. Shea died in the line of duty as a result of cancer that he developed after being exposed to toxins while working at the 9/11 site. Lt. Shea resided near this location." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School: "Congratulations to junior Gavin Creo, recipient of the SHIELD Award from Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly! The award is given to a student who shows outstanding strength of character, commitment to self-growth, and the spirit and initiative to bring about positive change in their community." (Chaminade High School via Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "The Class of 2022 had a great day celebrating yesterday! They watched the special slideshow created for them as a grade and had some good old-fashioned fun at the park for a picnic! Special thanks to our 8th grade class coordinators, Mrs. Braster and Mrs. Manopella and their committee for organizing. Thank you to Mrs. Campbell for the beautiful slideshow!" (St. Aidan School - Williston Park via Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "It's #WorkingWomanWednesday! Daisy Franco is a new member of our Local 338 family from ACME in Rye Brook! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)


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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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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