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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Rain tapering off. High: 43, low: 23.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A hazardous weather forecast has been issued for Long Island and both your morning and evening commutes can be affected. The National Weather Service predicts that a cold front will move through our area late Thursday night into Friday, with rain changing to a wintry mix of sleet and snow. Only a small amount of snow, if any, is expected to accumulate, but freezing rain can cause ice accretion on untreated surfaces, making driving extremely dangerous. (Mineola Patch)
  2. LIRR commuters in Mineola recently told News 12 they don't feel as safe in New York City anymore but were hopeful that President Joe Biden's visit to the City this week would be a step towards changing that. "I feel over the last couple [years], since COVID-19 really started, the city has gone downhill," said Lenny Vicciardo of East Williston, who works in NYC. Six police officers have been shot so far in NYC in 2022, two of which died. (News12 The Bronx)
  3. Top-rated Adelphi University will be featured on a popular Amazon Prime show, "The College Tour," starting Feb. 8. Adelphi is the first New York school to appear on the show. Host Alex Boylan interviews 10 Adelphi students, including a future neuroscientist, a nursing trainee, an MBA candidate and others, while virtually visiting the Garden City campus. (Innovate Long Island)

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Today in Mineola:

  • FRiDAY NiGHT BiNGO with KIDS NEED MoRE Featuring Johnny Ray! (Online) (7 p.m.)
  • Soapbox Messiah performing at KJ Farrell's, Bellmore. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Selling your car, or any item on an online app like #FacebookMarketPlace, #Craigslist, #OfferUp or another site? Here's what you need to know. Social media sales happen every day in Nassau County. Please stay safe and follow #NassauCountyPD tips." (Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "It all started when Fr. Garrett received a call from the Sisters of Life. Now a creation of the Woodworking Club sits in the chapel of a newly formed discernment house." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "'For it is in giving that we receive.' ~Saint Francis of Assisi. The St. Aidan School Community truly felt the love the last 24 hours. We shared our plans to purchase seven Elkay Water Bottle Filing Stations for each floor of our schools. We are thrilled to report that we received donations totaling $22,843 in ONE day!" (Facebook)
  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: "Ms. Conboy's 1st graders made time capsules today on Feb. 2, to be opened on March 3, 2033, during their senior year of high school. So cool! Our Lady of Victory Parish DRVC Department of Education" (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: ""As girl bosses have risen and fallen, women across the country have worked tirelessly in their communities and in their unions to build a form of power that can truly change people's lives and not just pretend to do so.' #1u #UnionStrong" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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 edited and produced engaging, quality content for a diverse array of consumer publications, from the Johns Hopkins White Papers to Soap Opera Weekly. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves the arts, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.

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