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🌱 L.I. Lawyer Stabbed To Death + Mineola Church Turns 101

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Hey, Mineola! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Mineola.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 61, low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. An immigration lawyer from Great Neck was stabbed to death Monday morning, allegedly by a woman whom he refused to represent, according to the NYPD and news outlets. Xiaoning Zhang, 25, of Queens reportedly killed 66-year-old lawyer Jim Li in his Flushing, Queens office at 136-56 39th Ave. Zhang has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. (Great Neck Patch)
  2. The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Mineola, located at 132 Jefferson Ave. at Willis Avenue, is celebrating 101 years on March 27. When it was founded in 1921, the Mineola Lutheran Church was not only a house of worship but a social center for the community, which consisted of mostly of farmland. Today, the church is the home of the Lutheran Counseling Center, Lutheran Braille Workers and Faith Mission Food Pantry, and is in partnership with Beacon House, which offers temporary housing to homeless veterans and their families. A special service will take place at 10 a.m. on March 27 to mark this momentous day, and all are welcome to attend. (Mineola American)
  3. William (Bill) Frederick Grossjung, 87, passed away in Ohio on March 12 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. A graduate of Mineola High School, Grossjung proudly served in the Korean War and then served his community as a Nassau County Police officer for more than 32 years. He was a devoted husband for 65 years to Arlene (Beck), father of Wendy Brolly, Bart Grossjung and Glenn Grossjung, and grandfather to nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (Ciriello-Carr Memorial Home)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HA/ME Badge Books Sent Home (Pre-K to 2nd Grade) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Professional Development Meeting @ JA (a.m.) & ME (p.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • End of 2nd Trimester, Elementary Schools — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Purim Begins at Sundown. No Tests and/or Homework for Students — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Board of Trustees Meeting — Village of Mineola. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "The 88th Annual Freshman/Junior Communion Breakfast took place yesterday in Darby Auditorium and the AAC. The Parents Club hosted hundreds of students and their parents for Mass followed by a reception.
    The Sophomore/Senior Communion Breakfast takes place this weekend." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola 516: "Hi, ladies! I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach. I just recently moved to Mineola from Queens and looking to expand my business in Long Island. I have tons of references as I have been helping women from all walks of life become the best version of themselves." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday 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 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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