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East Williston Top School District + Benefits of Flood Insurance

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 68, low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. The East Williston school district, which includes parts of Mineola, has been named as one of New York's top 100 school districts. See how it ranks and which other Nassau County schools made the list from Niche media. (Mineola Patch)
  2. Why Mineola homeowners should consider buying flood insurance even though it is not in a flood zone. (News12 Long Island)
  3. Two men were arraigned in Mineola for their role in a July 4 shootout at a Roosevelt block party that killed one man and injured two others. The men are facing second-degree murder and other charges. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Mineola:

  • DAY FOUR. CYCLE THREE. - Chaminade High School (All Day).
  • Family Baby Jam! - Mineola Memorial Library (10:30 a.m.).
  • Mass setup. - Chaminade High School (3:00 p.m.).
  • Text Message Pillows - Mineola Memorial Library (4:30 p.m.).
  • Pajama Storycrafters: Fall Celebration (6:30 p.m.).

Mineola Patch Notebook

  • Nassau County Police Department: "U.S. News & World Report has named Nassau County the safest community in America for the second year in a row! While crime has been spiking around the country, Nassau County continues to push crime down to record lows." (Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School: "Over 700 current parents joined on Faerber Field this past Saturday for a cocktail party sponsored by the Parents Club. You can find information for more parent events on our website: https://bit.ly/2XW5eoJ" (Facebook)
  • Nassau County Police Department: "#NCPDMugShotMonday: Pictured subjects are wanted Felony and Misdemeanor criminal offenders who reside in, or have committed crimes in Nassau County. These individuals have been arrested for the listed crime(s) and then failed to appear [in] court and/or follow the mandates of their release." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "This year we will highlight two artists each week. One from our Lower School and one from our Upper School. Thank you to our Art teacher, Mrs. Gustafson, for highlighting our talented artists each week!" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD's Substance Use Hotline is still operating 24/7. Clinicians are available to make treatment referrals, provide information about how to stay safe and sober during these uncertain times and offer general support to any one in need!" (Facebook)

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