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🌱 Mineola Man Guilty Of Killing Puppies + L.I. Judge Passes Away

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 47, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A 31-year-old Mineola man has pleaded guilty to fatally beating two puppies and significantly injuring a third in 2019, according to Newsday. Ellie Knoller will receive a year of jail time and is prohibited from owning a pet thereafter. Knoller's wife, Jessica Kuncman, was also charged for failing to seek veterinary care for the puppy that survived for 15 hours after Knoller beat the animal, but the case against her will be dropped as part of her husband's plea deal and if she meets certain conditions. (Mineola Patch)
  2. The death of Suffolk County Court Judge Toni A. Bean was announced Sunday and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone directed flags to be flown at half-staff in her honor. Bean was the first African American woman to serve on the Suffolk County District Court. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Bean worked for 14 years as a personal injury attorney at Waxman and Wincott P.C. of Mineola. (Patch)
  3. Marie D. McDonald, known to Nanny as many, passed away surrounded by her family on March 21. McDonald was a retired employee of the Mineola Union Free School District and a longtime resident of Mineola. Visiting is this Friday, March 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Cassidy Funeral Home at 156 Willis Ave. in Mineola. (Legacy.com)

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Today in Mineola:

  • AARP Tax Aide (appointment required) — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • A Night for Smiles by Think Happy benefitting children in hospice bereavement programs — Jericho Terrace. (6 p.m.)
  • Cover to Cover Book Club — Mineola Memorial Library. (7 p.m.)
  • All Elementary & Middle Schools: Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • Bobcat One Man Band Show — Coaster's Tavern, East Meadow. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Commissioner Ryder and members of the Bureau of Special Operations congratulate Long Beach wrestling state champion Dunia Sibomana after he is recognized by the Nassau County Legislature. Another Nassau resident making us proud!" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "We definitely 'Rocked Our Socks' today for World Down Syndrome Day 3.21! It was a great way to kick off Student Council Spirit Week and raise awareness for Down syndrome. All money collected today will be sent to Alexander's Angels. Thank you for your generosity!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "Each year on March 21, we celebrate and recognize World Down syndrome Day. This date was chosen to signify the unique 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. March is recognized as National Disability Awareness Month. At FCA, we proudly celebrate the unique abilities of all of our staff and clients and of the members of the communities in which we serve." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "There is less than one week until Marc Anthony takes the stage at the new UBS Arena on Friday, March 25. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors at the UBS Foundation, Island Harvest supporters have the chance to win exclusive tickets at a premium UBS Suite, and now for a limited time, we have lowered our bidding price so act fast because these tickets won't last long. https://bit.ly/3ufDvvh" (Facebook)


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That's it for today. 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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