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🌱 Preventing Car Thefts In Nassau + Historic Willie Park Businesses

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Hey, people of Mineola! Joanne Gallo here with a fresh issue of the Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 53, low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  • As car thefts have nearly tripled in one year in our area, Nassau County police are urging residents not to leave key fobs in their vehicles. Local homeowners with security cameras on their property have caught robbers on camera, such as Old Westbury resident John Sarraf who saw on camera would-be thieves sneaking around his cars three times. Police report that 95% of cars that are stolen were unlocked with the key fobs inside. (CBS New York)
  • Two Williston Park businesses have been included on a list of New York's historic businesses. The Haller Agency, an insurance company. was founded in 1938 and moved to Hillside Avenue 40 years later. Four generations of Hallers have worked for the agency, with Nicholas Haller III joining in 2019 under CEO Raymond Haller. Albert Zolezzi Auto Body on Willis Avenue was started as a repair shop in 1947 by Albert Zolezzi Sr. and expanded when Albert "Joe" Zolezzi Jr. joined in 1968. Joe's wife and former East Williston Mayor, Nancy, currently run the business with their son, Albert. (The Island 360)
  • Eagle Scout Troop 45 of Mineola, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020, reports that they are back to a full schedule of activities for year 101. In June, Troop 45 will again have their Eagle Ceremony, celebrating the six scouts from the troop who have reached the highest scouting rank. The Troop 45 Pancake Breakfast will be held at Mineola High School on Father's Day, June 19th. (Mineola American)

Today in Mineola:

  • Tiny Art Show: Happy Birthday Mineola Library! (through June 6). (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "Alleluia — indeed He is risen! Happy Easter to our Chaminade Family! Artwork credit: Connor Magurno '22" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "He Is Risen! Heavenly Father, our hearts are filled with thankfulness and praise as we think about Jesus' great love for us, the sacrifice He made, and the never-ending life He lives and shares with us now. May we always thank you for the gift your Son has given to us. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Happy Easter!" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola East: "Looking to buy a SUV from a private owner year 2019 and up. If someone is or thinking about selling please PM me." (Nextdoor)

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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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