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🌱 School Mask Mandate Ends In Mineola + Uniondale Shootout

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 49, low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. The statewide mask mandate for schools ends today, March 2, as Long Island schools — including Mineola — are now adopting a mask-optional policy. Nassau County parents in various towns have been pushing for unmasking for months, including those in the Massapequa school district. In other towns such as Jericho, many students and teachers were expected to still be wearing masks, according to Jericho's Superintendent Henry Grishman. (CBS New York)
  2. A 20-year-old man who is reportedly a gang member and wanted for a murder in Hempstead has been arrested following a shootout in Uniondale early Tuesday morning. According to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, officers pulled over the vehicle he was driving in connection to a Levittown robbery. The suspect got out of the car and allegedly shot at police officers, hitting a police vehicle. He then ran off and officers chased him across various backyards until he was eventually caught. (News12 Long Island)
  3. Four commuter friendly co-op apartments have recently been listed for sale in downtown Mineola, including a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom unit at 100 Clinton Ave. with a private terrace, private parking available, and a laundry room located on each floor of the building for $299,000. (Mineola Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • Board of Trustees Meeting — Village of Mineola. (6:30 p.m.)
  • HS PTSA Meeting 7 p.m. — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)
  • HS Music Parents Meeting — Mineola Public Schools. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nassau County Police Department: "#NCPDMugShotMonday: Pictured subjects are wanted; felony and misdemeanor criminal offenders who reside in or have committed crimes in Nassau County. These individuals have been arrested for the listed crime(s) and then failed to appear in court and/or follow the mandates of their release. If you have information on the pictured individuals, send us a message or give us a call." (Facebook)
  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "Today the Math Modeling Team is competing in the Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center as part of the M3 Challenge. Through participation, students experience what it's like to work as a team to tackle real-world problems, similar to those faced by professional mathematicians working in the industry. Good luck, Flyers!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "In honor of Women's History Month, here are four reasons that women are essential to FCA's history and mission. Join us on March 31 for Long Island Women in Philanthropy, the event of the season honoring the women that make Long Island a better place to live." (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola: "What's happening right now in Ukraine is horrific and heartbreaking. Local churches and community organizations are now accepting donations of clothing and basic supplies to send to Ukrainians in need during this scary time. #1u " (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mineola East: "Hi ladies, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Soraida and I just recently moved to Mineola from Kew Gardens/Forest Hills area. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach. I would love to expand my training to all you ladies in Long Island." (Nextdoor)

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That's it 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 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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