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Morning, Mineola! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 46, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. What was once thought of as an older person's disease, colorectal cancer is now increasingly being diagnosed in younger and middle-aged people. Long Island has many top specialists devoted to treating this insidious disease, and one of them is right here in Mineola. Located at 259 1st St., NYU Langone Hospital Long Island features the Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center that can treat the most aggressive colorectal cancers with coordinated treatment and seamless care. (Long Island Press)
  2. A Mineola pizzeria is praised as one of the best on Long Island in online reviews — and with multiple pizza places in every town, that's saying a lot. Taglio Pizza at 85 Mineola Blvd. stands out for its Roman-style pizza, which is cut in square slices (like Sicilian pizza) but with a light and crispy crust. The eatery offers unique specialty pies, including burrata, spinach artichoke and barbecue chicken, as well as pastas and entrees. (Daily Voice)
  3. With warmer weather right around the corner, golf enthusiasts may be eager to hit the green — and get fit for new golf clubs. But rushing to do that at the start of the season is not the best approach, according to Woody Lashen, co-owner of Pete's Golf at 208 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. "When booking fittings, we always ask if they have been playing and explain how important it is to a good fit that they are playing and hitting balls," said Lashen. So, the best time to get fit is later in the season when you are playing well. (GolfDigest.com)

Today in Mineola:

  • Spring Zoom Zumba with Kristen Fonte — Mineola Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
  • Deep Roots Indoor Winter Farmer's Market — 12 Bridge St., Glen Cove. (10 a.m.)
  • Seed Swap — Mineola Memorial Library. (11 a.m.)
  • LI Rewind Band — Memories 2 Bar & Grill, Williston Park. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "Good luck to our Girls Middle School Basketball Team heading to the quarterfinals today against St. William the Abbot. Our players and manager in the 8th grade were highlighted on Feb. 17 at their last home game. Special thanks to their coach, Mrs. Pacher. Good luck ladies!" (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "In many ways, social workers are the backbone of our society. They work tirelessly to connect people with the resources they didn't know were available to them. They change countless lives by dedicating themselves to their work." (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury: "LICADD's Substance Use Hotline is still operating 24/7. Clinicians are available to make treatment referrals, provide information about how to stay safe and sober during the holidays! Whether you are in recovery, actively using, have a family member struggling with addiction or just need some reassurance we are here for you! 631-979-1700" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "#FeedingFactFriday — Food insecure individuals & their families are at higher risk for chronic health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The nutritionists at #IslandHarvest work to achieve the best outcomes for the people we serve by addressing the nutritional quality of food in tandem with the pressing issue of food insecurity. https://bit.ly/3tp6Pih" (Facebook)


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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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 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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