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🌱Mineola Ave. Christmas Eve Crash + N. Hempstead Park Upgrade

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

First, today's weather:

Warmer with variable clouds. High: 51, low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A male pedestrian was struck and critically injured in a Christmas Eve crash in Roslyn Heights allegedly caused by a drunk driver, according to Nassau County police. A 2007 Nissan Pathfinder driven by 24-year-old Oscar Fernando Suarez Marquez was traveling southbound on Mineola Avenue and struck a Toyota RAV 4 at about 11:36 p.m., causing the RAV 4 to then hit a 21-year-old man, police said. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital where he is in critical but stable condition. Marquez was charged with driving while intoxicated and third-degree assault. (Glen Cove Patch)
  2. North Hempstead Beach Park, the local beach in Port Washington for all residents of the Town of North Hempstead including Mineola, has received a $1,050,000 grant from New York state as part of a revitalization plan. The grant was presented to officials last week, who said that it will go toward restoring the 1.25-mile shoreline on Hempstead Harbor and protecting against future erosion for the 90-acre park. Upcoming renovations that are planned for later include an events stage, restaurant, athletic courts and sledding hill, among others. A large number of parking spots totaling eight acres will be transformed into green spaces. (The Island Now)
  3. Registration for Pre-K in the Mineola Union Free School District for eligible children will start in February 2022 and run until May. Children must be 4 years old by Dec. 21, 2022 to be registered for the program, which will be offered at Hampton Street School, Meadow Drive School and Harbor Child Care on Willis Avenue. Contact District Registrar Michelle Rescigno at mrescigno@mineola.k12.ny.us or at 516-237-2031 to receive a registration packet. (Mineola Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • New Year's Eve with Chef Rob (in-person) - Mineola Memorial Library. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Truck CO.2 - The Workhorse Company: "On Thursday December 23rd, at approximately 625pm, we received a report of a house fire. 1st Assistant Chief D. Magalhaes (1601) was first on scene and transmitted the Working Fire. TL168 and E162 were first due and quickly knocked the fire down. L165 and E167 were second due and MSU1614 and FL164 were third due rigs to assist. FL164 is our 1937 Diamond-T Floodlight that was getting ready to take Santa, Rudolph, Frosty and his Elves around town and joined in for the call. Shout out to Over the Edge Photography for the photos and for capturing the rare sighting on our antique at a working fire. Mineola Engine Co. 1 - "The Pride of Mineola" Mineola Engine Co. 3 - Mineola's Bravest" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Our Nursery through 8th Grade Art Classes always remember our veterans at Christmas. Special thanks to our Art teacher, Mrs. Gustafson, for encouraging our students to remember this special group who we hold near and dear to our hearts at St. Aidan School. These beautiful cards were distributed to veterans in Stony Brook through the Williston Park Unit 144." (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! 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 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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