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Early Voting Locations + High School Coach Honored

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Happy Saturday, people of Mineola! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76, Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Early voting locations and times in Mineola and Nassau County have been announced ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. Find out when and where to cast your ballot. (The Indian Panorama)
  2. Mineola High School coach J. Kenneth (Dutch) Hafner, a pioneer in the evolution of high school athletics, posthumously entered the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall Of Fame. (Mineola Patch)
  3. William Henry Cassidy, owner and operator of Cassidy Funeral Home in Mineola, passed away on Sept. 29. Cassidy, a resident of East Williston and Mineola, was a 4th generation funeral director for 50 years. (Legacy.com)
  4. The former Deputy Commissioner for the Town of Hempstead Buildings Department was sentenced in Mineola for stealing $59,000 from the Cedarhurst Republican Committee. John Novello of Hewlett Harbor pled guilty to two counts of grand larceny. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Mineola:

  • 50 percent off Trial Yoga Class $10 (Regular Price $20). (9 a.m.)
  • Fall Fun at Hicks Nurseries. (8 a.m.)
  • Zumba Class ( First Class is free). (9 a.m.)
  • Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest. (7 p.m.)

Mineola Patch Notebook

  • Chaminade High School: "'There are many good things in our lives — many important things in our lives — but I hope you, the students of this school, know that the most important thing is what happens here at this altar,' Bishop Henning said in his homily this morning." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Today we said goodbye and congratulations to our amazing business manager, Maria Peluso. Maria has been with us at St. Aidan Parish and School for the last 12 years. We are so grateful for her dedication to our school and parish." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "You can get your flu shot at the same place as your COVID-19 vaccine! Stay healthy for yourself, and your family." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Today is World Vegetarian Day! Why not try this Colorful Bean Salad? This recipe and other vegetarian options are available in our 'No Cook Cookbook' found here: https://bit.ly/2YeQ2Ts #WorldVegetarianDay #IslandHarvest" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD has proudly served Long Island communities for 65 years! If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, please contact our offices at (516) 747-2606 or (631) 979-1700. #LICADD #recoveryispossible #recovery #addictionsupportservices #LongIsland #logooftheday" (Facebook)


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