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🌱 Increased Police Patrols At Mineola Schools + Smoke Shop Arrests

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Hey, Mineola. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about our town today.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 67, low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. In the wake of Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 children and two adults, the Nassau County Police Department is increasing patrols around all schools in the county, including those in Mineola. In a statement, the police reassured residents and said that there are no specific threats to any schools in Nassau County. (Mineola Patch)
  2. Five employees of Nassau County smoke shops were arrested on Tuesday for illegally selling Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a marijuana derivative, from local stores. Police arrested Jennifer Babaian, 40, at 7 Leaf Clover, located at 92 Old Country Road in Westbury. They also arrested two employees at a shop in Hicksville and two more at a Syosset smoke shop. (Patch)
  3. With the start of the hurricane season on June 1 running through Nov. 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 65 percent chance of an above-average hurricane season this year for Long Island and the East Coast with 14 to 21 named storms. Of those storms, 6-10 of them could become hurricanes and 3-6 could be major hurricanes that are category 3 or higher. (Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Snow Contingency Day — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Tai Chi With Andrea, Week 3 — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Live Music Featuring TJ Fox — Avo Taco, 2340 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola PAL: The Mineola Police Activity League (PAL) reminds participants that there will be no cheer clinic this Sunday. Cheer clinic will return on June 5 and June 12. Information and registration details about cheer clinics for the fall are coming soon. (Facebook)
  • Nassau County Police Department: Nassau County Police Department Crime Stoppers are seeking information for a bias incident/criminal mischief incident in East Meadow. Contact 1-800-244-TIPS or nassaucounty.crimestoppersweb.com. You will remain 100 percent anonymous, and reward money will be given if your information leads to an arrest. (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: In honor of National Asparagus Day, Island Harvest is providing a recipe for easy roasted asparagus. Full of nutrients like fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C and E, asparagus can also be pan-seared, baked, or grilled. (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: The Girls Softball Team finished up a great season with Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Volpe as coaches, as the 8th grade girls were spotlighted at the last home game. (Facebook)
  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: Graduates of Our Lady of Victory School's Class of 2018 had a reunion of the school steps for a group photo as the school wished them luck in their academic journeys. (Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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 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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