Village of Mineola Mayor John P. Colbert said he preferred the new village clerk to be someone who was familiar with Mineola. The village recently hired someone who is not only familiar with Mineola but possesses a wealth of knowledge on how the village is run. FULL STORY

In an effort to discourage adolescents from smoking, New York State Senator Michael Balboni is launching a campaign whereby students in grades 5-8 sign a pledge promising to avoid cigarettes and tobacco. FULL STORY

Mineola Chiefs fourth grade PAL Lacrosse team is 1-1 after playing two games in four days. On Thursday, April 13, the Chiefs played a tough Freeport club in Freeport in a game that was snowed out the Sunday before. FULL STORY

Parents, coaches, those associated with the Village of Mineola, members of the Mineola Athletic Association, and the village's children braved the rain showers during the annual Little League opening day parade, concluding with ceremonies and games at the Willis Avenue Little League complex. FULL STORY