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🌱 Polevich To Get Light Sentence For Hit-And-Run + Mineola Protest

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Welcome back, Mineola! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 68, low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Charles Polevich, the Mineola man accused of a hit-and-run crash that killed rapper Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj, will receive a sentence of up to one year in jail according to officials. A spokesperson for the Nassau County District Attorney's office said that the 71-year-old Polevich pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an auto accident with a fatality and tampering with evidence for the incident in February 2021 in which he struck 64-year-old Maraj in his car as he walked down Roslyn Road, then left and attempted to hide his car at his home. Polevich will also reportedly have his driver's license suspended and complete community service. (Mineola Patch)
  2. Dozens of protesters stood out in the rain on Saturday for the "We're Not Going Back" abortion-rights protest organized by state senator Anna Kaplan (D-Carle Place) at the Nassau County Courthouse on Old Country Road in Mineola. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was in attendance, called for an amendment to the state constitution so that women's reproductive rights would be protected by law and not threatened by the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade. (abc7NY)
  3. Farmingdale State College Rams pitcher Stephen Clancy of Mineola has been named Pitcher of the Year at the 2022 Skyline Conference Baseball Awards. Clancy, a graduate of Mineola High School, is ranked in the top 25 nationally in several categories. Joining him on the all-conference first-team is teammate Vincent Napolitano of Bellmore, who plays center field. (Farmingdale Rams)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HS Science Symposium/Science National Honor Society Induction — Mineola Public Schools. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Professional Development Meeting @ HA (a.m.) — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Mineola Patch: "Though the economy has taken a tumble, don't let that deter you; many local employers in Mineola are still searching to fill openings on their staff. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Mineola and across greater New York." (Mineola Patch)
  • Island Harvest: "Hooray for all the moms in our lives — mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, other-mothers, mentors & women who love with a mother's heart. Island Harvest Food Bank thanks you!" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Thank you to our 5th grade who beautifully hosted our First Friday Mass. We love to come together as a school community to pray. The Morning Star Initiative #staidanschoolwillistonpk #DRVC #EnrollEducateEvangelize #togetherinlearningtogetherinChrist" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD offers a range of clinical services: HERE Program, Anger Management Program, Chemical Dependency Evaluations and Treatment Referral, Open Arms Employee Assistance Program, Eating Disorder Support Group, Family Interventions, Family Education Support Group, Relapse Prevention Services, Veteran Services, and SBIRT. 516-747-2606 or 631-979-1700 #LICADD #addictionrecovery" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association: "There is hope for rebuilding, reshaping, and renewing. FCA's Family Treatment and Recovery Center can help Individuals living with HIV or engaging in high-risk behaviors take the first step to a better life by connecting them with services tailored to their situation. Give us a call or come down to one of our centers to get started!" (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 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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