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🌱 Improving Mineola's Water Supply + Deadly Northern State Crash

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Get on up, Mineola! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around Mineola today.

First, today's weather:

Frigid; breezy in the morning. High: 20, low: 12.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Mineola's water supply is about to get a whole lot cleaner, due in part to a nearly $5 million grant from New York State to improve our water filtration and treatment system. The funds will go to instituting a new method of treating emerging contaminants at the Village of Mineola's water treatment facility. The award is part of a statewide grant of more than $66 million to 16 municipalities seeking to upgrade their drinking water and wastewater. Mineola and the Greenlawn Water District were the only two areas on Long Island to receive funds from the state. (Mineola Patch)
  2. One person died in a single car crash on the Northern State Parkway in Westbury Thursday afternoon, according to New York State Police. A car was reportedly driving east on the Northern State east of exit 34 around 2:30 p.m. when it veered off the road and onto the shoulder, striking a light pole and two trees. The driver, who has not been identified, died at the scene. The crash is still being investigated. Police ask anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. (Mineola Patch)
  3. Aida and Eddie Pagán of Mineola are two Long Islanders helping the survivors of the deadly Bronx fire that claimed the lives of 17 residents last Sunday. The Pagáns went to the Bronx to distribute donations from a local aid organization to victims who lost their homes. Aida, who is half Dominican, felt strongly about helping immigrants from the Dominican Republic and West Africa who lost family and friends in the fire. Aida and Eddie run a family architectural firm here in Mineola. (Newsday)

Today in Mineola:

  • Zoom Zumba with Kristen Fonte — Mineola Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
  • Body & Brain Yoga (all levels, in studio) — Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "Thank you Starbucks of Mineola for organizing an amazing personal care item drive for our runaway and homeless youth programs, Nassau Haven and Walkabout! We are so grateful for the support of corporations like Starbucks, ADM Productions, PG4Kids, St. Charles Monuments and Memorials, MSC Industrial Supply, and so many others. While the Adopt-a-Family season has come to a close, there are still many opportunities to get involved. Head to fcali.org/get-involved to learn more!" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, East Williston: "Hello neighbors. Here is the quick reminder: Saturday Night Seniorities concert 'Enchanted Vocalise' is happening in the next Saturday in town! We provide yet another welcome for you to drop by and listen on the phenomenal works by Bizet, Brahms, Verdi and Saint-Saën! Gloria Park, Mezzo Soprano; Shinae Kim, clarinet; Youngmo Na, piano. Please feel free to join us and enjoy this exquisite music. When: Jan.22 at 5 p.m. EST. Where: Young Nak Presbyterian Church of NY, 65 E. Williston Ave., East Williston, NY 11596. For more details feel free to comment, message, and reach out for more information below Snightsnyc@gmail.com 516-232-3705 or 860-748-2913. Don't miss out!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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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