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🌱 Mineola Moves To 3rd Congress District + COVID-19 Risk High On LI

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Get on up, Mineola! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Nice with sun, some clouds. High: 73, low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. New congressional redistricting maps that are planned to go into effect on Friday have been released, moving Mineola from the 4th Congressional District to the 3rd. The maps are being hailed as a victory for Republicans. As part of the 4th District, Mineola has been represented by Democrat Kathleen Rice since 2015. As part of the 3rd Congressional District, Mineola will be represented by Democrat Tom Suozzi, who is running for reelection in November. (liherald.com)
  2. The FDA has just authorized the use of the booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 as the virus spread continues to climb on Long Island. Officials are urging people to wear masks in all indoor locations as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has elevated the the risk of transmission in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to high. (Patch)
  3. Richard A. Serrell, a medical physicist for Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow until 1998, passed away at age 79. The Port Charlotte, Florida resident was born in Mineola on October 21, 1942 to Arthur and Ann Serrell. The family requests memorial donations in Richard's name be made to www.christianaid.org. (Legacy.com)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HS Spring Concert - Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Village of Mineola. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Miss Guzzo's Class 1-2 learned all about y as a vowel - 'Spy y'! The Morning Star Initiative DRVC Department of Education #staidanschoolwillistonpk #DRVC #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogethernchrist" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "Statement from FCA President/CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds on the Buffalo Shootings: "As families in New York mourn the horrific loss of life in Buffalo this weekend, we mourn alongside the people who loved them and the communities that have been rocked by the hateful nature of these shootings. Gun violence and hate-filled rhetoric – especially when combined - are tearing our country apart." (Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "#1FlyerNationGives starts NOW! We have 50 hours to show the world the heights we can reach when Flyers soar together. Make your gift of any size & help us reach our goal of 500 gifts! Give here: bit.ly/3wgWxDP" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury: "Run or walk for addiction recovery! Simply Fit Personal Training is hosting a 5k starting at Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, NY this Saturday, May 21st. All proceeds will benefit LICADD. Please join us or consider making a donation! We need your help! https://runsignup.com/.../Gree.../SimplyFitFightsAddiction5k
    #LICADD #SimplyFit #awareness #5k #LongIsland #Huntington #runforrecovery #addictionrecovery #community" (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "It turns out, there's an organized way to fight for more money, better benefits, and job security without leaving your job: unionizing. #1u " (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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