The Village of Mineola Planning Board will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola regarding the following applications:

New York Institute of Chinese Medicine

155 First Street

Application for a special use permit to convert use from office to office/school use.

Mansour Zarabi

200 Pershing Parkway

Application for zoning variance to maintain rear yard deck, with insufficient rear yard setback.

Gensel Gallery

550 Jericho Turnpike

Application for variance to erect a second sign on a wall.

Kevin Dwyer

416 Argyle Road

Application for Zoning variance to construct second story addition with front portico with insufficient side yard setback.

Progress Auto 1-2-3 Inc.

100 Windsor Avenue

Application for Special Use Permit for the sale of used cars.

Senator Michael Balboni would like his constituents to be aware that more than $1.9 billion in new tax cuts will take effect beginning Jan. 1.

The tax cuts and tax credits that will take effect in 2001 include:

College Bound: The College Tuition Tax Deduction/Credit gives tax payers the option of claiming an itemized deduction or receiving a tax credit to help offset their college tuition expenses.

Gross Receipts Tax (GRT): To assist in reducing the cost of energy for residential and customers throughout the state, a phasedown and elimination of the GRT will begin in 2001, eventually saving payers more than $330 million.

Marriage Tax Penalty: As of Jan. 1, the "Marriage Tax Penalty" will be reduced for New York's married taxpayers by increasing the standard deduction for married couples who file a joint return, saving taxpayers more than $200 million when fully implemented.

"Green Buildings" Provides tax credits for the construction and rehabilitation of environmentally sensitive or "green buildings".

If you would like more information regarding these changes please call Senator Balboni's office at 873-0736 and they would be pleased to assist you.

Asthma sufferers can take control of their asthma with an Adult Asthma Education Course offered by Winthrop-University Hospital's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Division beginning January 10. Registered nurses and respiratory therapists with years of clinical experience in Asthma Management will conduct classes. Participants have a choice of day or evening sessions: Wednesday evenings, Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31 from 5 - 6:30 p.m., or Thursday mornings, Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.. The classes will be held at 222 Station Plaza North in Mineola.

During the four-week program, each participant will receive an asthma workbook, a peak flow meter, and individualized instruction on how to use inhaled medication. There will also be an opportunity to meet and share feelings with other asthmatics.

The course fee is $90 for four classes or $25 per session. Pre-registration is required. To register for this educational program or to receive more details, please call 663-2579.