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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Joanne Gallo, your host of the Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 46, low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, local politicians and community members are pushing to have Russian diplomats removed from the Killenworth compound in Glen Cove. The 2,600 square-foot mansion was bought by the former Soviet Union to become the country retreat for United Nations delegates. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stated, "Expel these Russians from Nassau County. We don't need them here," echoing the sentiments of the group Ukrainian Members of Long Island. (abc7NY)
  2. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will return to charging peak fares during rush hours as of March 1, as the higher fares were suspended at the beginning of the pandemic. However, the LIRR is offering new discounts: a 20-trip ticket with 20 percent savings, monthly passes with 10 percent savings., and $5 fares for all off-peak travel within New York City stations. (CBS New York)
  3. The chef of a new Hicksville restaurant is nominated to be named the best chef in New York state in the 2022 James Beard Awards that recognize excellence in dining. Eric Gao, the chef at O Mandarin, 600 West Old Country Road has been named a semifinalist. Finalists will be announced in March and winners will be celebrated with a ceremony in June. (Hicksville Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • JA/HA/ME PARP Kickoff — Mineola Public Schools (All Day)
  • JA PARP Book Swap Through March 4 — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Free Webinar: "Mona Lisa's Smile: Representation of Emotion in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art" presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero. (11:30 a.m.)
  • District Choral Night — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • HS Athletic Booster Club Meeting — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: Mineola area pets now up for adoption: Koal and more. This week's batch of adoptable pets in the Mineola area are looking for their forever homes. Is one of them yours? (Mineola Patch)
  • Mineola Patch: Mineola jobs: see who's hiring in the area. Searching for full- or part-time work throughout Mineola? These proprietors are looking for help. (Mineola Patch)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola East: "Just received a letter from Community Power Long Island, where it says if you register at our website, you get 10 percent refund on PSEGLI monthly bills. Has anyone used this?" (Nextdoor)

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— 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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