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🌱 Gang Member Suspect In Nassau Shootout + School Mask Guideline

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Rise and shine, Mineola! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine, breezy and cooler. High: 42, low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. More information about the suspect who was arrested after a shootout with Nassau County police early Tuesday morning in Uniondale has been released. Jonathan R. Vazquez, 20, of Bay Shore is now charged with attempted murder for the shootout, in addition to charges for two other incidents. Police said that Vazquez robbed a Levittown woman in her driveway at gunpoint on Feb. 16. Vasquez is reportedly a member of the Crips street gang, according to Newsday. (East Meadow Patch)
  2. Although masks are now optional in schools or at the discretion of the school district, New York state officials issued guidelines going forward. Anyone who has knowingly been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask and be tested. The New York State Department of Health still requires symptomatic students to be tested. Students or staff who return to school after completing five days of isolation due to infection or exposure are required to mask in school (and in other indoor public spaces) on days 6-10. (New City Patch)
  3. Mineola law firm Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone at 190 Willis Ave. has added three new lawyers to its practice. Laura Brancato joins the practice as a partner in the newly formed elder law litigation group. Alexander Gayer is welcomed as a partner in the firm's corporate practice group. Jerome Hesch is now counsel in the firm's business and real estate taxation, trusts and estates, tax exempt organizations and private wealth and taxation practice groups. (Long Island Business News)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Open house for grades 5-12, The Waldorf School of Garden City. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Movie series: "Cry Macho" — Mineola Memorial Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Since the start of 2022, over 75 percent of stolen vehicles in Nassau County occur when drivers leave their vehicles unlocked with the key fobs inside or leave cars running and unattended. Don't become a victim to a preventable crime. Lock it or lose it!" (Facebook)
  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: "Grades kindergarten to eighth celebrated Mass together on Ash Wednesday. Click below to see the many smiles. It is a blessing to share our faith each school day! To find out more about joining the Our Lady of Victory School family, please visit: https://www.olvfp.org/registration for more information about the registration process and to request a tour. Our Lady of Victory Parish DRVC Department of Education" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "Family & Children's Association (FCA) stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their families living both here in America and abroad. We condemn the actions driven by Russia's leadership during this troubling international crisis and we cheer the courage and bravery of Ukraine's citizens. Most importantly, we pray for the safety of those in harm's way and we hope for peaceful solutions." (Facebook)
  • Music & Memory - Mineola: "This Women's History Month on WTTW, you can watch the stories of women fighting for change in male-dominated worlds in different realms, all in new documentaries. Tuesday, March 8 at 9:30 p.m. on WTTW Celebrate popular music of the women's movement, including performances by Aretha Franklin, Lesley Gore, Helen Reddy, Loretta Lynn, Gloria Gaynor, Dolly Parton, Joan Jett, Cyndi Lauper, Melissa Etheridge, Tina Turner, and more. https://interactive.wttw.com/.../womens-history-month-2022" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Happy Nutrition Month! Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthy eating by celebrating national nutrition month. This year's theme, 'Celebrate a World of Flavors,' highlights the benefits and pleasure of embracing global cultures and cuisines. Make sure to like, comment and follow our posts throughout the month for different foods and cooking techniques from around the world. #IslandHarvest #NutritionMonth" (Facebook)

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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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