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🌱 Mineola's Scala Leaves NBC + Criminal Mischief In Uniondale

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Some sun; breezy, cooler. High: 46, low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. WNBC/4 traffic reporter Lauren Scala announced that she is leaving the station after 13 years. The Mineola native was part of NBC's morning show, "Today in New York." A spokesman for the station said that Scala had told them during the summer that she wanted to leave to pursue new challenges. Scala will still air on NBC periodically to do feature segments. (Newsday)
  2. A man who smashed multiple storefronts and car windows with a shovel in Uniondale was arrested Wednesday morning. Dwight Clermont, 26, of Amityville, was charged with six counts of second-degree criminal mischief and seven counts of third-degree criminal mischief for damaging cars on Lawrence Street near Hempstead Turnpike and store windows further down the block. Police officers found him a short time later in Hempstead. (Garden City Patch)
  3. The Roosevelt Field mall in Garden City is constantly updating its retail offerings, and one novel approach is giving a brick-and-mortar space to online-only retailers. Jeweler Blue Nile was the first, followed by UNTUCKit men's shirts and Bonobos men's clothing, Madison Reed hair color, Clientele athletic shoes and Hope & Henry clothing. Nancy Gilbert, Roosevelt Field's marketing director from Simon Property Group, said that new stores from online-only retailers are an exciting draw for consumers. (Garden City Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • All Elementary & Middle Schools — 1/2 Day of School; Parent/Teacher Conferences. (All Day)
  • ME Pajama Drive Ends — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • JA/HA/ME Pajama Day — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • HS Mineola's Got Talent 7 p.m. — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • Paramount's Laser Spectacular Featuring The Music of Pink Floyd — NYCB Theatre at Westbury. (8 p.m.)

Mineola Patch Notebook

  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "It's the most wonderful time of the year! Thank you to St. Aidan PACE for organizing the Christmas Craft Fair for our students." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "It's #WorkingWomenWednesday and today we're featuring Naireka Lauture and Vanessa George who work at the Stop & Shop in West Hempstead! Thank you for serving your community!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "Each year on Dec. 1, the world comes together to recognize and acknowledge those living with AIDS and those who have been lost to the disease. HIV/AIDS is not talked about nearly enough for how far-reaching this crisis is." (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "You can shop today through Dec. 4 and support Island Harvest at the Americana Manhasset at its annual #championsforcharity event. Register Island Harvest as your charity of choice and 25 percent of all your purchases will be donated to help us provide food support to our neighbors in need. Register at www.championsforcharity.org
    Thank you." (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "Are you an employer or an employee? Are you looking for support for an individual or an individual's family who's experiencing some difficulties? Are you looking for a way to support you or your staff via your organization? LICADD's Open Arms Employee Assistance Program can help!" (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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