🌱 Woman Killed On Roslyn Road + Mineola Library's 100 Years

Hey, people of Mineola! It's me again, Joanne Gallo, your host of the Mineola Daily.

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Sunny. High: 51, low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

1. A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed Tuesday night in Roslyn Heights, according to Nassau County police. A Jeep Cherokee struck the 56-year-old woman while she was walking in the roadway on Roslyn Road at I.U. Willets Road. The 30-year-old male driver pulled over and waited for help to arrive; unfortunately, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. (Port Washington Patch)
2. Mineola Memorial Library celebrated its 100th anniversary and was recently honored by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilman Dennis Walsh and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava. Together, they presented Mineola Memorial Library Director Charles Sleefe with a proclamation acknowledging 100 years of service to the community. Sleefe was commended for increasing membership amongst Mineola residents and shepherding the library’s efforts to preserve local history. (The Island Now)
3. A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for his role in robbing a Floral Park jewelry store of more than $80,000 worth of merchandise. Justice Brunson, 43, reportedly pointed a gun at the owner and employees of Atelier Jewelers and made off with the pricey jewelry in November 2017. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Mineola:

• Lincoln's Birthday: Mineola Memorial Library is closed. (All Day)
• Lincoln's Birthday: Village of Mineola Offices are closed. (All Day)
• JA Parent/Child Sweetheart Dance @ HS — Mineola Public Schools. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Mineola High School’s Living Environment classes attended a presentation given by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to discuss Wildlife Forensics. The presentation required students to collaborate on an inquiry-based activity where they used analytical skills to examine various mammal skulls. The NYSDEC monitors the health of wild mammal populations and uses some of these skills to help scientists better understand the Long Island ecosystem. Students are looking forward to the presenter returning in May to explore various human impacts on the environment." (The Island Now)
• "Williston Park Home With 3 bedrooms, asks $775K. This Williston Park home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and great curb appeal." (Mineola Patch)

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— 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 and entertainment, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.