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šŸŒ±Mineola's Polevich Pleads Not Guilty + Glen Cove Hit-And-Run

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Happy Tuesday, Mineola! Here's everything happening around town today.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Charles Polevich of Mineola pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene of an auto accident with a fatality and tampering with evidence in the hit-and-run case that killed rapper Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj. Prosecutors assert that 71-year-old Polevich struck and killed 64-year-old Maraj as he was walking along Roslyn Road in Mineola at 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 21. After seeing Maraj lying on the ground, Polevich reportedly left him there, drove home and hid his station wagon. (Mineola Patch)
  2. A pedestrian was struck and critically injured Saturday morning in a hit-and-run in Glen Cove, according to police. The 40-year-old mother of three was crossing Pearsall Avenue just west of Walnut Road around 10:45 a.m. when she was hit by what is believed to be a black Chevy Trailblazer. Glen Cove police said that the driver stopped for a moment but then fled the scene. (Mineola Patch)
  3. NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola said that they have been treating a large number of trauma-related injuries from car accidents over the last few months, as AAA Northeast reports a significant increase in reckless driving during the pandemic. Preliminary data for this year shows that speeding is the main cause of fatal crashes, with 41 related deaths so far this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties. (WABC-TV)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HA/ME Singalong for Half the Students 9 a.m. (ME) and 2 p.m. (HA) — Mineola Public Schools. (9 a.m. & 2 p.m.)
  • Teen Room Tuesdays — Mineola Memorial Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Mineola: "Top infertility experts from China 10 credits for all 10 PDA/CEU courses Courses Beginning Jan. 12, 2022 from 8-10 p.m. EST. Register at https://worldchinesemedicinefo... Session 1..." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "You still have time to help Long Island families in need this holiday season. Island Harvest is collecting donations of unwrapped toys and gift cards (Visa, Amazon, Target, etc.). The deadline for items to be delivered/mailed to Island Harvest (126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY 11747) is Wednesday, Dec. 22. Thank you in advance for making a difference this holiday season." (Facebook)
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul, State of New York: "Hello from Gov. Kathy Hochul. My friends, I'm excited to join you on Nextdoor using the platform's government interface starting today. As we continue to work through this pandemic and rebuild stronger than ever, I'll be here on Nextdoor to share updates on our efforts to combat COVID-19, including information about vaccines and boosters, as well as updates on how our administration is working to serve you." (Nextdoor)
  • East Williston Fire Department: "On Thursday, the Albertson Fire Company and the East Williston Fire Department formed a flag arch to assist in paying respects to Roslyn Highlands Volunteer Fire Co. Ex-Chief Robert 'Dutch' Duchnowski who passed away recently. May he rest in peace." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "On this last Sunday of Advent, we eagerly await the coming of the Messiah. Let us pray: God of Love, blessed are those who are called to do your will. May we be open and faithful. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen." (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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