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🌱 Former NYPD Officer From L.I. Gets Jail Time + Mineola Open Houses

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Welcome back, Mineola. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 80, low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A former NYPD officer was sentenced in Mineola to up to four years in jail for criminal possession of a firearm. David Afanador, 41, of Long Beach, pleaded guilty to firing several shots into the Atlantic Ocean while drinking alcohol with friends on the beach, and despite his NYPD card being marked "no firearms." (Patch)
  2. Another weekend in Mineola means two days of at least 15 open houses with homes selling at record highs. For condos, there is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a balcony at the Jackson Terrace Condos with low HOA dues asking $399,000 (open house Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m.). For houses, 219 Arlington St. is available for $849,000 with a semi-inground pool in the East Williston School District (open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). (Redfin)
  3. Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan is filing a bill called "Alexandra's Law" that would require local beaches to post rip current danger signs and flags, as well as have county-side education in classrooms. The bill is in honor of Garden City High School graduate Alexandra De Moura, who tragically drowned in a rip current in Mexico while she was just standing in waist-high water. (CBS New York)

Today in Mineola:

  • Grand Opening with Free Fitness Classes & More — WOWMOM's World Long Island (10 a.m.)
  • HS Sophomore Class Car Wash — Mineola Public Schools. (10 a.m.)
  • Zoom Zumba (Virtual) — Mineola Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
  • Participate in a Fun Study with Your Child — Adelphi University, The C.A.R.E. (Child and Adolescent Research Lab) (10 a.m.)
  • KATH performing — Lost Farmer Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "Thank you to Manhasset High School students and faculty for hosting Commissioner Ryder today. Commissioner Ryder had the opportunity to talk about the dangers associated with drugs and irresponsible use of social media, important information going into the summer months." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: "Congratulations to second place winner Trey DeAngelis and third place winner Fiona Fenton on their essays about ways to Stop World Hunger. Over 800 entries were submitted. We are so proud of our OLV students!" (Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park via Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "#ThankEssentialWorkers: Juris Magaragu works at Curaleaf in Queens! He's a proud member of New York's #CannabisWorkersUnion! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "Your donation, no matter how big or small, goes toward helping students like Julissa reach their goals and earn a college degree! Head to fcali.org/scholarship to learn more and donate today. Watch Julissa's video here: https://www.insta..." (Family & Children's Association via Facebook)

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Events:

  • WOWMOM's World Long Island (June 11)
  • The Original Psychic Fair (June 12)
  • Kobrick & Moccia In-Person Breakfast Seminar - Estate Planning (June 17)
  • Hire A Pro to Clean Up the Yard for Dad (June 19)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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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