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🌱 Indoor Mask Mandate Ends + NHP Man Arrested For Capitol Riot

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 51, low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. The mask mandate for indoor businesses in New York State is being lifted, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced, and local residents rejoiced. Michael Naggar, a Mineola shopper said, "That's like a dream come true, because I want to return to the old days, when we could just worry less about a disease." However, Hochul is not yet ready to end the mask mandate for schools and will reassess the situation again the first week of March. (CBS New York)
  2. A New Hyde Park man was arrested yesterday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Eric Gerwatowski, 31, allegedly opened the doors of the Upper House and incited the rioters to enter the building. He is the 7th person from Long Island to be charged. (Glen Cove Patch)
  3. Mineola parents of a resident student who plans to attend private school for the 2022-2023 school year and needs transportation services must submit an application to their school district of residence on or before April 1. For those residing in the Mineola UFSD, please contact District Registrar Michelle Rescigno at 516-237-2031 or mrescigno@mineola.k12.ny.us, for an application. (The Island Now)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HA BINGO Night — Mineola Public Schools. (6 p.m.)
  • Professional Development Meeting @ MS (p.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Lecture: Opera in Ebony (In Person) — Mineola Memorial Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: "OLV's Catholic Schools Week Scrapbood k… what an amazing week! https://animoto.com/play/dYTlx2kGV1anf061a00Fdg" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "#DYK that #IslandHarvest offers nutrition programs, resources and healthy recipes? Check out https://bit.ly/3spT5U1 to learn more!" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hicksville: "Hello everyone my name is Selma. I'm a [housecleaner]. I'm looking for a job every other week. If you need someone, just call me. I have great references, [I'm] English speaking and I drive. My number is 516-690-3550: Selma. Thank you so much!" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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