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Mineola Monster Gallery + Dina Lohan Guilty

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Up and at 'em, Mineola! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, Sept. 30 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 66 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. The Long Island Monster Gallery, a museum devoted to horror and monster movies, has opened in Mineola for the Halloween season. This one-of-a-kind gallery features two floors of life-sized monster replicas made by artists from around the world. (Bloody Disgusting)
  2. Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina Lohan, pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges, according to the Nassau County District Attorney's office in Mineola. Lohan will serve 18 days behind bars for a 2020 incident in which she crashed into another car near Merrick Mall. (WABC-TV)
  3. Six physical therapists, including a Mineola resident, and two acupuncturists were charged in a $20 million+ health care fraud scheme operating in offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. (Department of Justice)

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Today in Mineola:

  • DAVE FIVE. CYCLE THREE. - Chaminade High School. (All Day)
  • HS Senior Parent/ Student Night & Financial Aid Night. (7 p.m.)
  • Mass Assemble Schedule. Student Body Mass. Gold Star Mass. (All Day)
  • Tai Chi with Andrea, Week 2 CLASS & WAITING LIST ARE FULL. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Classics & Conversation with Adam Simms. (1:30 p.m.)
  • Social Networking Cocktail Party! (6 p.m.)
  • Lose the Quarantine 15! - Mineola Memorial Library. (6:30 p.m.)

Mineola Patch Notebook

  • Nassau County Police Department: "To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, the Nassau County Police Hispanic Society, along with County Executive Curran and Commissioner Ryder, presented certificates of appreciation to several board members for their hard work and dedication." (Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School: "In November of 1800, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade founded the Sodality of Our Lady, a group of religious and laity dedicated to Mary. That tradition continues at Chaminade, where students meet with their moderators every Monday afternoon." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "It was a great start to the Middle School Girls Volleyball Season with a three set win over Trinity Lutheran. Way to go SAS!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "FCA's Mobile Silent Auction for the 2021 Golf Outing is now live! Click the link below to view and start bidding. Bid on exciting experiences like Billy Joel at MSG on Valentine's Day Weekend, a trip to Tuscany with Private Wine Tastings, Country Club Golf Experiences and much more!" (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Don't miss out on the chance to make your voice heard. Voting is an important civic duty and one of the most influential actions you can do for your community! NYS citizens can register here: https://www.ny.gov/services/register-vote " (Facebook)


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