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🌱 Woman Dies In Jericho Tpke. Car Crash + 2 Car Dealership Fires

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Good morning, Mineola! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 50, low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. A 30-year-old woman was killed in a crash when she turned east out of Westbury Manor on Jericho Turnpike in Old Westbury on Saturday night. An 18-year-old man driving a 2016 BMW struck her 2009 Chevy Impala, and she suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a police medic, according to police. The other driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. (Mineola Patch)
  2. Two fires broke out at two car dealerships at the same time on Sunday night, between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.: one at Westbury Toyota on Old Country Road in Westbury, and the other at the Jeep dealership on Jericho Turnpike in Jericho. The Nassau County Fire Marshall's office is investigating. (News12 Long Island)
  3. Dozens of cats and dogs, and even a couple of rabbits, are currently available at Mineola area animal shelters to be adopted and join your family. See the full list of lovable potential pets, which includes kittens at Advocat Rescue in Mineola and dogs at A Team Elite Rescue Dogs in Old Westbury. (Mineola Patch)

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Today in Mineola:

  • JA 4th Grade Holiday Jingle @ MS - Mineola Public Schools. (11 a.m.)
  • Free Webinar: Italian Architecture Through the Ages: The Marvels of Imperial Rome. (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "TGIF! Santa and his helpers stopped by 340 Jackson on the last Friday of classes before trimester exams! Students received candy canes as they arrived this morning." (Facebook)
  • Family & Children's Association - Garden City: "FCA has teamed up with Long Island's own 10-year-old CEO Mia! Mia developed the concept for the Power Pony when she was just 6 years old. Now, less than 5 years later, she has pledged to match up to $5,000 in donations to FCA through the end of the year. Check out this video of Mia telling you why she made this pledge and inspiring donors like yourself to give as well, and she will match it, meaning your gift this year will go twice as far! Donate today by heading to http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2021" (Facebook)
  • Hellenic Relief Foundation - Mineola: "Check out the @hellenicrelief on Greek News USA on our food package distribution. #hellenic #hellenicrelief #greeknewsusa #greeknews #athensgreece #nonprofit" (Facebook)
  • Island Harvest: "Last 2 days to vote! Please take a few moments to vote today & everyday until December 14th and vote for Island Harvest through the Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU) Facebook or Instagram page as part of TFCU's #SeasonOfGiving initiative. You can do your part to help LI families struggling to put food on their tables. TFCU is generously donating $50,000 to charity & has partnered with several outstanding organizations, including Island Harvest, giving you chance to vote for us! Voting is simple, all you need to do is comment on Teachers' post with a "to show your support for the work we do across Long Island! stories! Thank you for your support!" (Facebook)
  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "During this Third Week of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, we are reminded to rejoice as Jesus will soon be with us! Let us pray: O Lord Jesus, You are the source of all life and joy. May we delight in sharing your Good News with others and serving them in your name. Come soon and fill our hearts with peace. Come soon and fill our hearts with love. Amen."

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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 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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