🌱 Man Pleads Guilty to Murder + Nicolello Seeks Re-election

Happy Thursday, people of Mineola! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Mineola.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and some clouds. High: 58, low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

1. A 37-year-old Hempstead man, Bobby Vanderhall, pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree and attempted murder in the second degree for killing his mother, sister and sister's friend with a hammer in 2017. A fourth victim in the home was also attacked but escaped with injuries. (Press Release Desk)
2. Richard Nicolello, presiding officer of the 9th Legislative District since 1996, said that making Nassau County more affordable is a top priority if he is re-elected in November. A Republican from New Hyde Park, Nicollelo represents Mineola, New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, East Williston, Williston Park, Albertson, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Heights and Plandome Manor. (The Island Now)
3. New members will be inducted to the Mineola Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 29, during halftime of the Mineola Mustangs Varsity Boys Football game at Hampton Stadium at 7 p.m. The inductees are: the 1983 Girls State Championship Softball Team, Mineola Lacrosse Coach Bob Young and Rollie Stichweh, Mineola High School class of 1961, who played on three Nassau County championship teams. (Mineola American)

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Today in Mineola:

• JA Spooky Story Assembly — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
• Consult with an Attorney for Free: Virtual Open House Event for Nassau County Residents. (3 p.m.)
• Long Island Professionals Monthly Social Networking Cocktail Party at Fogo de Chao. (6 p.m.)
• Virtual Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews — Chaminade High School. (7 p.m.)
• High School Freshman Parents/ Students Night — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

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Mineola Patch Notebook

• Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "New York's unionized cannabis industry can and should support workers and their families. We're proud to negotiate contracts for our members that give them the wages and benefits they deserve! #1u" (Facebook)
• St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Kindergarten and 1st Grade enjoyed a great trip to White Post Farm! #staidanschoolwillistonpk #DRVC #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (Facebook)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD offers a range of clinical services: HERE Program, Anger Management Program, Chemical Dependency Evaluations and Treatment Referral, Open Arms Employee Assistance Program, Eating Disorder Support Group, Family Interventions, Family Education Support Group, Relapse Prevention Services, Veteran Services, and SBIRT. 516-747-2606 or 631-979-1700" (Facebook)
• Lutheran Counseling Center - Mineola: "Mets fans! This item on our Online Silent Auction is a classic item! Check it out on LCC's silent auction — open until tomorrow night at 10 p.m. All shipping free anywhere in the U.S.!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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