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🌱Jack Martins Runs For Senate + $10K Grants For Veterans' Halls

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Morning, neighbors! Joanne Gallo here with a fresh issue of the Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower in spots. High: 55, low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Former Mineola mayor and state senator Jack Martins is looking to return to the senate as the Nassau County Republican Party endorsed him to represent New York's 7th Senate District and run against Democratic incumbent Anna Kaplan. A resident of Old Westbury, Martins previously represented the 7th district (which includes Mineola) from 2011 to 2016 and served as mayor of Mineola from 2003 to 2010. Martins said that changing bail reform laws is one of his top priorities if elected. (The Island 360)
  2. Veterans' halls and facilities, including AMVETS, American Legion and VFW, can now apply for a new federal grant up to $10,000 to help them get back on their feet financially due to the pandemic. Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said that he heard from numerous veterans' groups that were having difficulty paying their rent and property taxes due to COVID-19. The money will come from the federal American Rescue and Recovery Act (ARPA) starting April 1, which veterans' halls were not initially eligible for. (Garden City Patch)
  3. Holocaust survivor Julius Eisenstein of Old Westbury passed away in Hallandale, Florida, at age 102 due to a breakthrough case of COVID-19. After being freed from the Dachau concentration camp in Germany in 1945, Eisenstein moved to Long Island and opened bakeries in Mineola, Roslyn and Manhasset to provide for his family, and then went on to buy buildings in New Hyde Park and Garden City. He is survived by his son, Frederick Eisenstein of Sea Cliff and his daughter, Tobi Soskin of North Hills. (Newsday)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HS Career Roundtable Event — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Mineola, NY: April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month — Salgi Foundation. (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "The administration is proud to announce the results for valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2022. Congratulations, Charles and Nicholas!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "It is Marathon Drawing Day! Did you miss out on securing your bib for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon? Run the race with one of FCA's charity bibs to raise funds and awareness for the more than 34,000 Long Islanders that we serve each year. Fill out our Runner Survey (link is below) and an FCA staff member will be in touch regarding securing 1 of our 5 available bibs! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PLW2FH" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Today is National #TakeAWalkInAParkDay. #IslandHarvest encourages everyone to enjoy the physical & mental health benefits of walking in nature. Walk in a park to breathe some fresh outdoor air, exercise and relax." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "#WomensHistoryMonth: Andrea Stewart-Cousins is a New York state senator, serving as the majority leader of the State Senate. She is the first woman in to serve as majority leader in New York and has passed many progressive laws on issues including climate change, voting rights, and cannabis. #1u" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury: "LICADD's Substance Use Hotline is still operating 24/7. Clinicians are available to make treatment referrals, provide information about how to stay safe and sober during the holidays! Whether you are in recovery, actively using, have a family member struggling with addiction or just need some reassurance we are here for you! 516-747-2606 or 631-979-1700" (Facebook)

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— 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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