🌱 Nassau Donating Guns To Ukraine + School Kids Mixed On Masks

Joanne Gallo
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Hey, neighbors! Joanne Gallo here with your Friday Mineola Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 37, low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Mineola today:

  1. Nassau County is sponsoring a gun collection to send weapons to help Ukrainians fight against Russian invaders, as announced by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Residents can donate unloaded legal rifles and shotguns at SP Firearms at 804 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square on Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who donate will receive a receipt that also states they no longer possess the firearm. (Garden City Patch)

  2. Long Island elementary students went to school unmasked for the first time in two years on Wednesday, and their reactions were mixed. Some students rejoiced and enjoyed the freedom of being without masks in Massapequa Park. Other students in Garden City still feared another COVID-19 resurgence and were mindful about respecting the choice of students who continued to wear masks. (CBS New York)

  3. With St. Patrick's Day parades set to return to the island this year — perhaps most notably in Mineola this Sunday, March 6 — John O’Connell, a former executive editor for Herald Community Newspapers asks people to look beyond the festivities and remember the many important contributions of Irish Americans. To name just a few, he cites Walt Disney, actor and dancer Gene Kelly, playwright Eugene O’Neill, author F. Scott Fitzgerald and Bruce Springsteen, who has part Irish ancestry. (liherald.com)

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Today in Mineola:

  • HS End of MP3 Interim Period — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)

  • ME Book Fairies End — Mineola Public Schools. (All Day)

  • MS SEPTA/PTA Movie Night 6:30 p.m. — Mineola Public Schools. (6:30 p.m.)

  • Craft Whiskey Tasting Night — Knights of Columbus, Mineola. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Chaminade High School - Mineola: "Each senior religion class has the opportunity to visit Meribah, our retreat house in Muttontown, for a day-long program. The retreat includes Mass, discussion, time for prayerful reflection, and recreation and serves as a powerful spiritual experience. Retreats will continue over the next few weeks." (Facebook)

  • St. Aidan School - Williston Park: "The students and faculty of St. Aidan School attended Mass and received ashes today to mark the beginning of Lent. May we use this time to turn our hearts to God and reflect on how we are with God, ourselves and our neighbors." (Facebook)

  • Nassau County Police Department: "#NassauCountyPD reports the arrest of a 27-year-old man for attempting to scam a 71-year-old victim into sending him money to 'pay taxes on lottery winnings.' Educate your elderly loved ones on the signs of a scam. Great teamwork by #NCPD 3rd Squad Detectives, BSO Unit, and @ups. If you believe you may have been the victim of a similar crime, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers: 1-800-244-TIPS" (Facebook)

  • Island Harvest: "Did you know that many cuisines are a blending of different foods and cooking techniques from around the world? Comment with your favorite food from around the world. #IslandHarvest #NutritionMonth" (Facebook)

  • New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Mineola: "CEU — Zoom — Ren Acupuncture Aesthetics Course — 6 PDAs Time: Sunday April 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://nyctcmaa.weebly.com/ceu-seminars.html" (Facebook)


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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all tomorrow for 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.

This article originally appeared on the Mineola Patch