🌱 DWI Suspect Causes Fatal Accident + India Parade Kickoff In Mineola

Hi all. It's me, Joanne Gallo, your host of the Mineola Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89, low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

1. A 21-year-old female suspected drunken driver flipped her car, hit a utility pole and knocked down power lines on Cedar Swamp Road in Brookville. Minutes later, a motorcyclist was trapped and killed, according to Nassau County police. The incident happened just after midnight Thursday, as the 33-year-old male motorcyclist drove down the road, got stuck in the wires, lost control of his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter. (Patch)
2. The 11th annual India Day Parade in Hicksville promises to be bigger and better than ever according to organizers, starting with a "curtain raiser" this Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Nassau County Legislative Building in Mineola at 1550 Franklin Ave. The team will reveal details of the parade on Aug. 7 that is marking India's 75th year of independence and will be led by celebrities and politicians. (newsindiatimes.com)
3. A former Mineola High School teacher, Marianne Healy, has been named the principal of North Middle School in Lynbrook as of July 1. Healy had been serving as interim principal of North Middle School since January and was previously a sixth-grade English teacher there. (Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

• Music at The Patio Bar by David Burke — Garden City Hotel. (6:30 p.m.)
• LIR Party featuring Stereomatic — G's Club, West Hempstead. (8 p.m.)
• Practice Party — Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Garden City. (8:45 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nassau County Police Department: "#NassauCountyPD reports the arrest of an Elmhurst man in connection to selling heroin which led to the fatal overdose of a 54-year-old man in Valley Stream the day prior. Report drug dealers in Nassau County: 1-800-244-TIPS nassaucounty.crimestoppersweb.com. You will remain anonymous." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
• Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "It's #WorkingWomanWednesday! Rebeca Calkins is a 3-year member and works at Vireo Health in Queens! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)
• Family & Children's Association: "Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! In 2021, FCA reached 11,489 seniors, offering support and resources in navigating the challenges that many Long Islanders face as they reach retirement age and beyond. Elder abuse and scams are much more prevalent than most people realize, and it is important for people to have someone that they know they can trust to help them through it." (Family & Children's Association via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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