🌱 Roslyn Heights Mugging + Planned Parenthood Rally + Coliseum Future

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Mineola and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 95, low: 78.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

1. Three men mugged a couple walking in Roslyn Heights just after midnight on Friday, stealing a wallet, iPhone, watch and gold bracelet, according to Nassau County police who are asking anyone with information to please contact them. The victims, both 40, were reportedly on Hillside Avenue when three men got out of a car as one of them held a knife, demanding the duo's personal belongings. The assailants got back in their car and headed south on Mineola Avenue towards the Long Island Expressway. (Mineola Patch)
2. In response to an incident where a Bronx man tried to physically block cars driving into Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, nearly 50 people rallied outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on Thursday night to show support for those seeking an abortion. Participants included politicians and local community members who feel strongly about keeping abortion access legal and safe in New York after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned national legalized abortion. (Subscription/Newsday)
3. As the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale remains largely unused despite a $165 million renovation, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is reviewing different plans to revive the property. Once the premier destination for New York Islander games and top-name concerts, the coliseum doesn't have an event scheduled until Oct. 1. But Blakeman said he is committed to making it thrive again and not tear the structure down, as locals note that is accessible from the Meadowbrook Parkway and just a short ride from the very active Mineola LIRR station. (AMNY)

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Today in Mineola:

• Jump Bunch Toddlers — Mineola Memorial Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• 2022 Mineola High School Alumni Baseball Game with Afterparty at Cornerstone Pub. (Noon)
• Fred Rubino & Friends by Comedy Inc. — The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. (6 p.m.)
• The Allmost Brothers Band — Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheater. (7:30 p.m.)
• Dancing Dream Abba Tribute Band — Michael J. Tully Park, New Hyde Park. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nassau County Police Department: "Please contact #NassauCountyPD Crime Stoppers Nassau County Crime Stoppers if you have information regarding this incident. Homicide in Uniondale: 1-800-244-TIPS; nassaucounty.crimestoppersweb.com. All tips remain 100 percent anonymous. Reward money given if information leads to an arrest." (Nassau County Police Department via Facebook)
• Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW: "#ThankEssentialWorkers: Debra Evora works the front end at ShopRite in Patchogue! She's a proud member of Local 338 and joined our union in 2017! #1u" (Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox 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 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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