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🌱 Northern Blvd. 24-Vehicle Crash + Man Hit In East Garden City

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A 24-vehicle collision involving five school buses occurred on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn on Wednesday morning due to black ice on the roads. Fortunately, no children were on board the buses, but 10 people went to a local hospital with minor injuries. There were also numerous accidents on Northern Boulevard in Old Brookville, causing the road to be temporarily closed in the morning. (News12 Long Island)
  2. A pedestrian was hit by a car in East Garden City on Monday night and is in critical condition, according to Nassau County police. The 57-year-old man was crossing Stewart Avenue near the Meadowbrook State Parkway entrance at 8:03 p.m. when he was struck by an SUV driven by a 23-year-old man. The driver did not flee the scene, police noted, but an investigation is ongoing. If you witnessed the accident or have any information, please call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. (Mineola Patch)
  3. Deborah N. Misir, a partner in the Mineola law firm Lally and Misir, LLP with her husband, Grant Lally, has been appointed town attorney of Huntington by new town supervisor Ed Smyth. Misir also serves on the Nassau County Committee on Equal Justice in the Courts for the 10th Judicial District and has previously served as president of the Indian American Bar Association of Long Island. (HuntingtonNow.com)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Yoga for Seniors (online) — Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi. (2:30 p.m.)
  • Movie Series: "Respect" — Mineola Memorial Library. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Board of Education Workshop Meeting — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "Juniors Brian Kern and Stephen McDonald were recently recognized in Newsday as two of Long Island's top 25 boys swimmers. You can check out the article here: https://nwsdy.li/3EK5mXC Congratulations, Flyers!" (Facebook)
  • Nassau County Police Department: "Commissioner Ryder announces the police department has made three arrests for a Robbery Pattern. Excellent work apprehending the subjects who were armed with a gun. Thanks to the quick actions of the members from the Aviation Unit, First Precinct, Emergency Services Units, Communications Bureau, Robbery Squad and Officer Munnelly and his K9 Doyle. Let's thank our dedicated men and women who serve in order to keep Nassau County safe!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "Did you know Nassau Haven is the only emergency shelter for youth who have been trafficked in Nassau County? People often believe that human trafficking only happens in other countries or in the headlines, when in reality Long Island youth are trafficked every day. Head to the link below to follow Nassau Haven on Instagram for the latest information and resources for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month! https://www.instagram.com/nassauhaven/" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Did you make a New Year's Resolution for 2022? If you haven't, why not get involved with #IslandHarvest? There are so many different opportunities for you, your family and friends and your company to get involved with our organization. https://bit.ly/32LxEnD" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury: "LICADD has proudly served Long Island communities for 65 years! If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, please contact our offices at (516) 747-2606 or (631) 979-1700." (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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