🌱 MSD Partners With Northwell Health + Mineola Blvd Arrest

Hey, Mineola! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for your usual curator Joanne in today's edition of the Mineola Daily. Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. — Nicole

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 43 Low: 20.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Mineola today:

1. In a partnership with Northwell Health, Mineola Public Schools has announced it will help support the mental health needs of its students. According to a press release, this new initiative between Cohen Children's Medical Center and the district provides a team that works closely with school counselors, psychologists, and social workers to assist students in need. (Mineola Patch)
2. Last Thursday, four people were arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen merchandise, fraudulent license plates, and drugs, according to Nassau County police. Officers on a routine patrol pulled over a 2021 BMW in Williston Park for sporting a fraudulent New Jersey license plate. According to the police, officers recovered "assorted stolen merchandise," a second fraudulent license plate, and substances believed to be OxyContin. (Mineola Patch)
3. New York State United Teachers recently endorsed five elected officials in their bid for re-election. Among the individuals endorsed by NYSUT was Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a former trustee on the Mineola Board of Education, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, and Attorney General Letitia James. NYSUT's Board of Directors voted to endorse them on Friday afternoon. (URBAN CNY)

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Today in Mineola:

• District Council PTA Winter Mingle At The Mineola School District (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Adorable cats, dogs, and other pets are up for adoption at Mineola-area animal shelters. See our list for photos and details! (Mineola Patch)
• Looking for a new job in and around Mineola? See which local employers are currently hiring. (Mineola Patch)
• The Nassau County Police Department recently arrested a man for a phone scam targeting an elderly victim. Scammers often claim to be a family member who is in trouble and then demand immediate payment in cash or gift cards. Share this with your loved ones to help them avoid a similar scam. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.