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🌱 Person Hit By LIRR Train At Mineola + Roosevelt Field Crimes

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Good morning, Mineola! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 39, low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. A person was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train near the Mineola station Tuesday night at 6:37 p.m., according to the MTA. Details about the victim's identity and condition have not been released yet. The MTA reported that no one on the train was injured. After the accident, delays on the LIRR in both directions continued late Tuesday on the Oyster Bay and Port Jefferson lines. (Newsday)
  2. A 22-year-old man was arrested on Monday for a botched robbery attempt on Dec. 7 at the Roosevelt Field Mall in East Garden City when he was trying to board a plane and flee the country. Two weeks ago, Bernardo Dezil of Freeport was attempting to steal clothing from the Clientele store in the mall when he was stopped by employees. He pulled out a handgun and struck a man in the face. The man was able to wrestle the gun away from Dezil before he ran off. NYPD officers caught Dezil this week at the airport and placed him under arrest; Nassau County officers then took him into custody. (Mineola Patch)
  3. In another shoplifting incident at Roosevelt Field, a Hempstead woman was arrested Dec. 16 after attempting to leave the department store Nordstrom without paying for merchandise, according to Nassau County police. A Nordstrom employee confronted 36-year-old Shatara Coney, who then repeatedly punched and bit the worker one time before being subdued. Coney was detained until she was arrested at approximately 7:55 p.m. She was charged with robbery, assault, petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance because she was carrying a pipe that held a "white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine," according to police. (Newsday)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Christmas Holiday: Library Closed — Mineola Memorial Library. (All Day)
  • Christmas Eve Observed, Village Offices Closed a Half Day — Village of Mineola Public Meetings. (Noon)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "With the trimester wrapped up, Bro. Tom and Buster wish the entire Chaminade Family a joyous Christmas season before break." (Facebook)
  • Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park: "Thank you to all who contributed to our Mitten Tree! One of our favorite traditions of the Christmas holiday is when Warren, Kasey and Mrs. Augello thank the OLV School community for warm mittens, hats and scarves for kids in need. There are angels among us." (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "As 2021 comes to a close, check out this message from our president & CEO, Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, and consider making a contribution to FCA. Your tax-deductible donation is essential to FCA's mission of serving Long Island's most vulnerable and goes twice as far thanks to a matching gift pledge from Power Pony's CEO Mia! Donate to FCA here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx.." (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Artists of the Week! Way to go Violet and Julia! #staidanschoolwillistonpk #artistoftheweek #EnrollEducateEvangelize #DRVC #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (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. #LICADD #recoveryispossible #recovery #addictionsupportservices #LongIsland #logooftheday" (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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