🌱 Man Dies After N27 Bus Ride + Swimming With Sharks + Joan Jett Show

Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Mineola and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Because community news matters!

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89, low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

1. A man found unconscious on the N27 NICE Bus in Glen Cove Monday morning later died from a suspected heroin overdose, according to authorities. The driver of the N27 bus, which runs from Hempstead to Glen Cove with stops in Albertson and Roslyn, discovered the man passed out on the back of the bus at the Bridge Street stop in Glen Cove. After calling EMS and police, the man was rushed to Northwell Hospital in Glen Cove where he died. (Patch)
2. In light of recent shark sightings at Jones Beach and other Long Island locations, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman took a dip in the ocean at Lido Beach's Nickerson Beach to convince residents it is still safe to swim in the Atlantic. He said that drones, beach vehicles, boats and helicopters are all being utilized to spot sharks, and he encouraged people to always go with a partner and swim in lifeguard-protected areas. (CBS New York)
3. Rock and roll icon and Long Beach resident Joan Jett is playing a free concert called "Nassau is Back" at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, on Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Jovia Financial Credit Union, the event is intended to be a celebration after two+ years of COVID-19 restrictions, with a special VIP area for first responders, doctors and veterans with a valid ID on a first-come, first-served basis. (Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

• Family Storytime Session 1 of 3: At the Beach — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Deep Roots Farmers Market Weekday Workplace Pop Up — 625 RXR Plaza, Uniondale. (11 a.m.)
• Movie Series: "Death on the Nile" (2021 Version) — Mineola Memorial Library. (6 p.m.)
• Live Music Featuring Vibe — Avo Taco, New Hyde Park. (6 p.m.)
• Whiskey & Cigar Night — The Patio Bar by David Burke at The Garden City Hotel. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nassau County Police Department: "July is National #AutoTheftPreventionMonth. #FACT: Almost all of auto theft reported in Nassau County occurs when keys are left inside of cars, and cars are left unlocked. You hold the key to prevent theft. Don't leave it in your car!" (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
• Family & Children's Association: "This incredible group of volunteers, from Goldman Sachs's Community TeamWorks initiative, joined FCA staff on Friday for a day of fun, giving back, and some hands-on home improvement. The volunteers helped to repaint the porches of Nassau Haven, FCA's shelter for youth experiencing homelessness (the only shelter of its kind in Nassau County). We are so grateful for Goldman Sach's Community TeamWorks initiative and look forward to hosting volunteers again in the future! #gsctw #goldmansachs #CommunityTeamWorks " (Family & Children's Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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 was an on-staff editor for several consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for health magazine Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers, a book series on medical conditions. 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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