The plan calls for Gensel's to relocate to the nearby shopping center, which contains the new Panera Bread, which is scheduled to open Aug. 23, a laundromat and a Duane Reade. A Commerce Bank would then be constructed east of Herricks Road just south of Clarissa Road. FULL STORY

The officers and members of the Mineola Fire Department are saddened to announce the passing of Honorary Chief, Ex-Captain Thaddeus "Teddy" Nowakowski on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. With over 57 years of service to Engine Company 3, Teddy was a well-respected member of the Mineola Fire Department. FULL STORY

Commissioner of the ECAC Phil Buttafuoco has announced that Adelphi University junior Katherine Hock has been named the 2004 ECAC Division II Women's Lacrosse Player of the Year while her teammate Allyson Murphy has been named 2004 ECAC Division II Women's Lacrosse Goalie of the Year. FULL STORY

The Village of Mineola concluded another successful summer recreation program. Hats off to the village staff, parents and children for making the summer another fun-filled and memorable one in the village. FULL STORY