In February 2001, Verizon Wireless came before the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees for a special use permit to erect nine four-foot high antennas on top of a 91-foot high Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) utility tower as well as an equipment shelter, located at the intersection of Betty Lane and Arlington Road. After residents in the area, the mayor and the board raised concerns about the impact antennas would have on the quality of life of area residents, the board turned down the application. However, the board's decision was reversed by federal court and the board was forced to grant Verizon a special use permit to erect the antennas. FULL STORY

Motions passing 3-2 by the mayor and the village board are getting to be a habit. On April 30, Mayor Jack M. Martins and trustees Larry Werther and Stephen Franzini passed a budget by a 3-2 margin with trustees Lou Santosus and Linda Fairgrieve. Last Wednesday, there were more 3-2 votes, this time for the appointments having to do with the village's legal work. FULL STORY

The Mineola Chiefs sixth-grade lacrosse team improved its record to 3 wins - 0 losses when they beat North Shore 7 - 5. FULL STORY

The annual Mustang Party is set for Thursday, May 22 at the Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar in Mineola. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Admission is $12, which includes a buffet dinner and an evening of karaoake entertainment. FULL STORY