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🌱 Police Endorse Jack Martins For Senate + Bike Thefts On The Rise
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Hello again, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Mineola Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 84, low: 67.
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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:
- Three Nassau County police unions have endorsed former Mineola Mayor Jack Martins in his bid to return as a New York state senator. A resident of Old Westbury, Martins previously represented the 7th District from 2011-2016. PBA President Thomas Shevlin said that the police unions are endorsing candidates that show unequivocal support for law enforcement and are committed to repealing bail reform laws. (The Island 360)
- Following the rise of car thefts in Mineola and Nassau County, police are now reporting an increase in bicycle thefts. They offer three preventive tips to keep your bike from getting stolen: store your bike in a garage if possible, lock your bike to a stationary object, and lock it in a brightly lit area. (Patch)
- Five new properties have hit the Mineola real estate market. Two brand-new construction houses with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2800 square feet are available at 382 and 388 Garfield Avenue for $1,299,000. If you are looking for a two-family home, check out 240 Maple Place on a quiet one-way street with a nice yard. (Mineola Patch)
Today in Mineola:
- Best of Bridal: Sophia Tolli Bridal Trunk Show - Bridal Reflections, Carle Place. (10 a.m.)
- Worst Case Scenario Acoustic Show - The St. James. (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "One of our St. Aidan School families needs your help! On Monday at around 12:38 p.m., Coco walked down Cornell Street toward Willis Avenue and didn't return. Her family is heartbroken. If you have any information, please reach out to the number below. Please share with local friends and neighbors and let us pray that Coco returns safely to her family." (St. Aidan School - Williston Park via Facebook)
- Island Harvest: "Families at Brierly Park Elementary School in Hempstead had our nutritionist, Kathy Emmett pop in to share healthy eating and nutrition tips along with recipes that were given out to families in both English and Spanish. To learn more about our nutrition programs and to help support them, visit https://bit.ly/3PWCamG." (Island Harvest via Facebook)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another 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 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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