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🌱 Motorcyclist Killed In Accident ID'd + Early Voting In Mineola

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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Mineola these days. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Windy with some sunshine. High: 69, low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. The motorcyclist killed in Brookville on Thursday as he rode into electric wires knocked down by a drunk driver has been identified by Nassau County police as 33-year-old Milton Diaz of Glen Cove. Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene after becoming stuck in the live wires and losing control of his motorcycle. (Patch)
  2. Early voting begins today for the June 28 primaries for Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and runs until Sunday, June 18. In Mineola, you can cast your vote at the Nassau County Board of Elections at 240 Old Country Road, 5th Floor, but you can also cast your vote at one of 26 other polling locations throughout Nassau County. (Patch)
  3. Three foreclosed Massapequa homes will be auctioned off in Mineola next month, all at 2:30 p.m. on the north side steps at the Nassau County Supreme Court (100 Supreme Court Drive). On July 7: 103 Abbott St. in North Massapequa with a lien of $583,598.30 will be offered for sale; on July 11: 529 Ocean Ave., Massapequa will be up for grabs (outstanding lien of $398,629.72); and on July 20: 45 Beverly Place, Massapequa, which encompasses four lots, will be offered for sale with a lien of $590,059.64. (Massapequa Post)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Participate in a Fun Study with Your Child — The C.A.R.E. lab at Adelphi University. (10 a.m.)
  • Revisiting the Familiar: Seward Johnson at the Gardens (On view June 18 through Sept. 5) — Old Westbury Gardens. (10 a.m.)
  • PlayHooray Families — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • SAT Diagnostic Test: Extended Time Accommodation (Live Online) — TPAPT. (11 a.m.)
  • Off the Hook (Dance party band) — Cornerstone Irish American Bar & Grill. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Safety Town is back! It's been renovated and improved with new roads, buildings, cars, and bikes thanks to a $110,000 donation from First Net, built with AT&T and the Nassau County Police Department Foundation. For 50 years, elementary school kids from all over Nassau County have learned about traffic, pedestrian, and bike safety from Crossing Guards at Safety Town. It's a unique and hands-on experience in the mini-village, with real bikes and kid-sized electric vehicles! Who remembers their field trip to Safety Town? #NassauCountyPD". (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "We are so proud of our president and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, who is being honored not once but twice this week for his contributions to the Long Island community! Last night, Dr. Reynolds was honored at the Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala, held by the LI Herald. Tonight, Dr. Reynolds is being named (once again) to Long Island Press's PowerList. Congratulations Jeff!" (Family & Children's Association via Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "#ThankEssentialWorkers: Patrick Gamboa works at Stop & Shop in Oyster Bay. He shows his union pride by wearing a Local 338 mask at work! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Garden City: "Hello neighbors, I am looking for someone to help me babysit my three grandchildren three days a week. If anyone is interested, please give me a call and we can talk. 516-458-1181. Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow 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 several 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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