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🌱 Two Die In Marcus Ave. Crash + NY Islanders Quarantined

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Two female passengers were killed in an auto accident early Sunday morning in North New Hyde Park. A 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by a 41-year-old man overturned against a pole on Marcus Avenue near Union Turnpike around 7 a.m., according to Nassau County police. The passengers, ages 71 and 39, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was removed and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. (CBS New York)
  2. Due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the team, the upcoming New York Islanders game at the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday has been postponed, as had Sunday's game at the New York Rangers. Seven players had already been out of commission with COVID; when an eighth, Casey Cizikas, tested positive, the NHL decided to temporarily shut the team down to prevent further spread. (ESPN)
  3. Anyone who has taken a ride down Roslyn Road or Westbury Avenue during the month of December knows that Mineola's holiday lights are a standout amongst all the towns of Long Island. If your home is one of them, you could be named one of the Best Holiday Lights in America by Patch. Click on the link to enter. (Mineola Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • ME Pajama Drive Begins - Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • HA/ME Holiday Boutique - Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)
  • Grab & Go Craft: Dino-vember Dinosaur Squishies - Mineola Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
  • District Council PTA Meeting at Mineola High School - Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

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  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park offered a prayer for the first Sunday of Advent: "O God of Wonder, as we are busy preparing for Christmas, help us prepare our hearts for Jesus. We are grateful for your simple words of hope and the gift of new life in the Christ's child. May we follow the true light of Jesus that shines for all people through the darkness of sin and sorrow. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen." (Facebook)
  • New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Mineola has an upcoming Zoom seminar in 2022: Master Tung's Acupuncture Points, Needle Techniques & Clinical Application. Jan. 16 and 23, 2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 13 NCCAOM PDA/CA CEU points. To register and for more information: https://nyctcm.edu/Alumni/CEUSeminars.aspx "(Facebook)
  • Island Harvest thanks Phil for making their Uniondale distribution so much fun! See the video here. (Facebook)
  • Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW - Mineola wishes their members who celebrate Hanukkah, which started Sunday night, a week of joy, celebration and time with family and loved ones. Chag Sameach!" (Facebook)
  • Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence - Westbury has a Student Assistance Program Team that blankets Long Island communities with life-saving prevention education. Call to inquire about a presentation or partnership for your school or community today - 516-747-2606." (Facebook)

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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 edited and produced engaging, quality content for a diverse array of consumer publications, from the Johns Hopkins White Papers to Soap Opera Weekly. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves the arts, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.

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