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Published September 14Mineola remembers 9/11 on 25th anniversary
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Mineola residents, first responders and local officials gathered at Mineola Memorial Park next to the village’s 9/11 memorial to honor those who died and reflect on the unity that followed the tragedy. The village’s annual…
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Published September 14Mineola school board reviews academic goals
The Mineola Union Free School District Board of Education reviewed proposed educational goals for the upcoming school year and approved the termination of a contractor’s agreement for heating and air conditioning work at the middle school. During the Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting…
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Published September 10Emack & Bolio’s opens second Long Island location in Mineola
Emack & Bolio’s has planted its flag in Mineola with a bright purple storefront, marking the ice cream chain’s second Long Island storefront in less than a year. The Boston-based scoop shop announced the opening on Instagram, confirming the new location at 196 2nd Street…
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Published September 08Rep. Suozzi kicks off re-election bid with bipartisan support from mayors
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, the Democratic nominee running for re-election in New York’s Third Congressional District, officially kicked off his campaign with support from over a dozen local mayors and unveiled a five-point “American Affordability Plan” aimed at the forces squeezing…
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Published September 08Two families displaced after Westbury house fire
Two families were displaced after a fire destroyed parts of their two-story home. The Westbury Fire Department responded to 30 Bedford Ave. in Westbury after a call was made at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes, according to the…
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Published September 04Nassau County Legislator Scott Strauss was one of many who worked to saved lives at Ground Zero
Nassau County Legislator Scott Strauss was on the way home from work on Sept. 11, 2001, when the first plane hit the Twin Towers. What came next became something he would never forget. Strauss grew up in Mineola and eventually joined the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department as a…
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Published September 04Mineola learners bring energy and enthusiasm to the first day of school
Mineola students throughout the district kicked off the 2026-2027 school year, filling classrooms with big smiles, school pride and genuine excitement for the journey ahead. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, students across all grade levels in Mineola were thrilled to head back to class,…
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Published September 04Mineola Marching Band to defend state title after record-breaking NYS Championship
Keeping with a decades-long tradition, the Mineola Marching Band launched its 2026 season this August with a six-day immersive camp in the Poconos. A total of 120 student musicians and performers, along with their teachers, dedicated countless hours to rehearsing and perfecting…
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Published September 04Mineola Public Schools athletics supervisor recognized
Mineola’s public school supervisor of physical education and health, Christopher McCann, has been awarded the designation of Certified Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. To earn the CAA designation, McCann demonstrated high…
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Published September 03When the shofar is silent: A Rosh Hashanah message for all of us
There are moments when the calendar itself seems to speak. This year, as we remember Sept. 11 and approach Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Sabbath adds its own sacred message. Three themes come together: memory, renewal and peace. Sept. 11 asks us to remember. We remember…
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Published September 03Eden Blue apartment project advances at Nassau IDA despite affordable housing concerns
A proposed $109.8 million apartment development received preliminary approval for financial incentives from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. Eden Blue LLC, an affiliate of Blue Communities, is seeking sales and mortgage recording tax exemptions and a 25-year…
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Published September 03Mineola board defends tree removal, road safety
Village officials and residents sparred over removing mature trees during an upcoming road reconstruction project, with residents pushing to preserve them and officials citing pedestrian safety, accessibility and the long-term durability of the work. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the…