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🌱New Owners Save Hildebrandt's In Williston Park + Toys For Refugees

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Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Mineola and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine, warm and less humid. High: 89, low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Hildebrandt's luncheonette in Williston Park, a Long Island landmark for nearly 95 years, will remain open thanks to new owners Randy Sarf and Spencer Singer. When they heard the beloved local restaurant was in danger of closing, they made an offer to buy the business and signed a new 10-year lease with the building's owner. Sarf and Singer are considering bringing back homemade candy to the menu but assured that the iconic neon sign outside will never change. (News12 Long Island)
  2. Nassau County and U.S. Marines Toys for Tots are starting a new high school program to deliver toys to thousands of Ukrainian refugee children. Jessica Vartanov, a student at Jericho High School, helped spearhead the new program which was expected to be announced outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Tuesday. (Mineola Patch)
  3. The East Williston School District, which includes part of Mineola, has sworn in Danielle Gately as its new superintendent. Gately, who replaces Elaine Kanas, previously held four different positions with the school district, including chief information officer and director of district curriculum information. Also sworn in were trustees David Keefe and Tasneem Meghji. (The Island 360)

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Today in Mineola:

  • PlayHooray Families — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Teen Makeover Demo — Mineola Memorial Library. (3:30 p.m.)
  • Stump Trivia Quiz — Your Mother's House, New Hyde Park. (6 p.m.)
  • Aqua Zumba — John S. DaVanzo Community Pool. (7:15 p.m.)
  • Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra — Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheater. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "#NCPDMugShotMonday: Pictured subjects are wanted Felony and Misdemeanor criminal offenders who reside in or have committed crimes in Nassau County. These individuals have been arrested for the listed crime(s) and then failed to appear in court and/or follow the mandates of their release. If you have information on the pictured individuals, send us a message or give us a call." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School: "Imagine a Chaminade that is accessible to any academically qualified young man, regardless of financial or socioeconomic status. Access for All is here. 'A Chaminade education is a privilege,' said Kevin Conway '76, most recent recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award and ardent supporter of Access for All. 'The education and character-building that goes on in the school are second to none, and it should be available to every family and young man who qualifies academically for it.'" (Chaminade High School via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola East: "I am looking for a good window washing company. I would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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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 was an on-staff editor for several consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for health magazine Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers, a book series on medical conditions. 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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