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🌱 New Nassau Firearms Unit + Malverne Mayor In 4th District Race

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Rise and shine, Mineola! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 50, low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. The Nassau County District Attorney's Office in Mineola has formed a Firearms Suppression and Intelligence Unit to fight the increase of illegal weapons in the county. In this year alone, Nassau County police seized 94 firearms during criminal investigations from Jan. 1 to March 9. "Our objective when we arrest a person with one gun is to find out where that gun came from and work our way up the pyramid to find out who is the gun supplier," said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. (Mineola Patch)
  2. Keith Corbett, current mayor of Malverne, announced he is running for Congress as representative of New York's 4th District, held by Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice. The 4th District is a large chunk of Nassau County that includes Mineola, Garden City, Carle Place and Westbury. Three other Democrats have already thrown their hat in the ring, including County Legislators Siela Bynoe and Carrié Solages, and former Town Supervisor Laura Gillen. The lone Republican candidate is tech CEO Bill Staniford, of Lawrence. The primary will be held on June 28. (liherald.com)
  3. Capt. William Carit Hansen of Shelter Island passed away at age 88. Hansen and his wife, Janet Ann raised five children in Mineola: William (Jill) Hansen, Douglas (Susan) Hansen, Tammy (Andrew) Cavanaugh, Kim (Darren) Messina, and Christian (Shiobhan) Hansen. After retiring as a harbor pilot, Hansen and his wife moved to Shelter Island in 1985 and opened Homeport Antiques and Collectibles in the barn on their property. (Shelter Island Reporter)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HS Junior Class Carnival Night (Grades 1-4) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Baby Sign Language — Mineola Memorial Library. (11:15 a.m.)
  • Live @ the Beer Hall, Plattduetsche Park, Franklin Square. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Town of North Hempstead: "Sustainability Programs Mission Statement: These programs aim to engage and inspire residents, businesses, and municipalities, throughout the Town of North Hempstead, to participate in actions that will foster ecological balance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help North Hempstead adapt to a changing climate, ensuring a healthy, resilient community now and in the future." (Town of North Hempstead)
  • All Things Mineola, Facebook: Carl Nunziata: "Daylight savings time is coming up, please remember to move your clocks ahead. Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke and CO Alarms if they are not lithium battery operated. Check the dates and replace the Lithium powered units when they have outlived their usefulness. The lives you save may be your own." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Garden City: "Check out my new group: House Cleaning Services. Everyone who is interested is welcome to join. Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/oue26rijl" (Nextdoor Mineola East)

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You're all caught up for today! 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 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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