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Fatal Car Crash + Mineola HS Students in Music Conference

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Good morning, Mineola! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Mineola today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 72, low: 60.

Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A fatal car crash in New Rochelle early Sunday claimed the lives of a Hempstead father and 7-year-old son, and critically injured the son's twin brother and 11-year-old sister. The twins were students at Landing Elementary School in Glen Cove. (Patch)
  2. Two students from Mineola High School and a third alternate were selected by The New York State School Music Association as outstanding musicians to perform in the 2021 All-State Music Conference. (The Island Now)
  3. Two people are in critical condition and three suffered serious injuries after being trapped in a house fire in Elmont over the weekend. Mineola Volunteer Ambulance and fire departments from 10 neighboring towns battled the blaze for 45 minutes. (News 12 Long Island)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Instrument Petting Zoo at Mineola Memorial Library (4:30 p.m.)

Mineola Patch Notebook

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Do you leave a spare key to your home or car inside your vehicle? Now is the time to remove it. Follow the #NCPD9PMRoutine: Remove valuables, lock your car, and secure your home. " (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "📸 Picture Day was a success! 📸 We saw a lot of beautiful smiles and even our favorite dog, Queso, had her staff picture taken today!" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD stands with NYS Attorney General James! NYS opioid settlement dollars will greatly assist with addiction support, treatment, and recovery services! Thank you to NYS Attorney General James, partners in the field, both County Executive offices, and local government officials for their relentless support." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Island Harvest thanks @ivyalgazy & @theivynetwork of supporters, for their generosity during #HungerActionMonth. Much needed personal care items & monetary contributions were collected for women & children in need can't be purchased using SNAP." (Facebook)

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