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Get on up, Mineola! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 64, low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Two Long Island men have been indicted in Mineola for their roles in an October 2021 murder in Baldwin. Darin Semple, 20, of Freeport, and Devin Obleanis, 21, of Central Islip allegedly arranged to meet Rafael Delossantos, 23, to buy marijuana, but they stole the drugs and shot him two times before fleeing. If convicted of second-degree murder, the defendants face a life-long prison sentence. (Patch)
  2. Two Nassau County fire officers visited an injured firefighter in Ireland: Patrick Berry of Athlone, who nearly died while battling a blaze in his country last fall. Martin Tolan, fire chief of the Floral Park Centre Fire Company, and Kevin Mulrooney, ex-captain of the East Williston Fire Department and president of the Nassau County Firefighters Emerald Society, heard about Berry's accident and made collections on his behalf at last month's Mineola St. Patrick's Day Parade and at a meeting of Nassau County first battalion chiefs. Berry was "absolutely blown away" by their caring and generosity. (Meath Chronicle)
  3. Two spots on the Board of Education for the East Williston School District are available and open to be voted on, as the terms of David Keefe and Tasneem Meghji are ending on June 30, and they are not seeking re-election. Voting will take place on May 17 at The Wheatley School in Old Westbury from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (The Island 360)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Storytime with NY Project Hope — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Online Auction, 19th C. to Modern: Porcelain, Paintings, Etc. — Hidden Treasures Antiques. (11 a.m.)
  • Board of Education Meeting @ Willis Avenue — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: "Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we've created this week's list of pets available for adoption near you. If you're a cat person, meet Sassy Sprite, a domestic short hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too." (Mineola Patch)
  • Mineola Patch: "Businesses across the Mineola area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in the Mineola and environs are hiring." (Mineola Patch)
  • Nassau County Museum of Art - Roslyn Harbor: "What a lovely way to celebrate #EarthDay on our grounds today. This weekend we invite you to explore our Pinetum and Tulip Tree trails. Pick up a trail map at the Museum or download a map on our website. Visit our galleries to see paintings inspired by nature and create an Earth Day inspired art project in our Family Saturdays Program. Nassaumuseum.org" (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Onward & Upward, a solo art exhibition of award-winning Karen L. Kirshner opens (April 27)
  • 14th Annual Yard Sale and Flea Market (April 30)
  • Bridges Pottery is at the Long Island Craft Guild FINE CRAFT FAIR (April 30)
  • Open House Grades 1 - 3 (April 30)
  • For The Love Of Dine — LI: Small Business Market Fundraiser (April 30)
  • Jewish Sports Heritage Association Induction Ceremony (May 1)
  • Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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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