Mineola resident Daniel Araujo, 23, has pleaded guilty to two counts of Arson in the Third Degree. The plea may come as a surprise to many readers of the Mineola American which ran an article in its Aug. 6 edition entitled, "Outraged Father Proclaims Son's Innocence," where Araujo stated that he was not guilty and did not know who was. FULL STORY

"Libraries and schools are the clearest measure of the community," according to George Beatty and the Mineola Library Board seem to agree because they have hired Beatty's firm Beatty Harvey and Associates to analyze all components of Mineola Memorial Library. FULL STORY

Fall soccer registration forms may be obtained at the refreshment stand at the village pool from Marianne Wachter or Colleen Peralta. Drafts will be held in mid-August. The season is scheduled to open Sept. 12-13. FULL STORY