🌱 Hochul Beats Glen Cove's Suozzi + Couple Arrested For Hotel Robbery

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning with all the most important things happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 89, low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul easily won the Democratic primary election for state governor candidate Tuesday night, defeating 3rd District Congressman Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Hochul will next face 1st District Congressman Lee Zeldin of Shirley, who won the Republican primary election Tuesday night, in the race to be New York governor. (Patch)
2. A local couple were arrested after allegedly robbing the hotel they were staying in, the Red Roof Inn at 699 Dibblee Drive in Westbury. According to Nassau County police, Edwin Rivera, 37, of Levittown, and Jennifer Gill, 28, of Islip Terrace were caught on video entering the reception desk area and an employee section, where they damaged a hotel computer. (Patch)
3. The July 4 holiday weekend may start off stormy in Mineola but will clear for Saturday and Sunday. News 12 Long Island predicts showers and a passing storm on Saturday, and dampness continuing into Sunday morning. But by Sunday afternoon it will be sunny and dry with a high temperature in the low 80s. Monday should be your best day for a barbecue or other outdoor activities, with lots of sun and a high of 83 degrees. (News 12)

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Today in Mineola:

• 4th of July Pool Splash Bash — Best In Show Pet Resort, 244 Herricks Road. (7 a.m.)
• Tie Dye Drawstring Backpack — Mineola Memorial Library. (11 a.m.)
• Live Music at Avo Taco Featuring Brian Mancuso — 2340 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. (6 p.m.)
• MKU (Performing) — Juniper @ The Vanderbilt, Westbury. (6 p.m.)
• Ray Greiche Solo/Acoustic — Leo's Tavern, Garden City. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nassau County Police Department: "Please contact Garden City Police Department if you recognize this individual wanted for arson in Garden City: 516-465-4108." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
• Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "#ThankEssentialWorkers: Dayshorn White is a Stop & Shop member in Shirley! He works in the produce department and has been a member of our union family since 2013! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)
• Island Harvest: "Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey recently visited with Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank, at our new Food Distribution Center in Melville to learn about innovative programs aimed at helping people facing food insecurity. Together they discussed ideas on how to work together to find new ways to come closer to ending hunger and helping our neighbors in need in Suffolk County, New York. https://bit.ly/3HVdA2l" (Island Harvest via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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 several consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for health magazine Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers, a book series on medical conditions. 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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