Editorial: Taking Shape

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Editorial: Taking Shape

Written by Rich Forestano Friday, 05 October 2012 00:00

The traffic issues are slightly noticeable at “high-tide” but the end result seems promising. The construction phases along Mineola Boulevard and Second Street should prove to have a positive end result once Winthrop has its new research facility erected on the northwest corner of the two intersecting streets; the essential gateway to the village. The Mineola American first reported the $60 million proposed project on July 20, 2011. It was approved on Sept. 21, 2011.

Passing the Nassau County Legislature as you head over the Mineola Boulevard Bridge, you enter the realm of the shopping core of the village, with little or no eye-catching structures. The primary focus of the facility will be concentrated on obesity and diabetes, two major issues in New York State and the nation. Winthrop has recently been nationally recognized in its research in adult and pediatric diabetes.

Hopefully, this structure will prove to serve as a beacon when drivers and passersby frequent our friendly village. My drive to work includes the bridge, and what a site it would be to have the sun shine on a new, pristine building as my car rolls over the hill, with people inside fighting an ever-growing problem in America today.

— RF

News

Board Tensions Come To A Head

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00

Emails spark debate, outrage

If Terence Hale thought he could save the Mineola School District or himself from trouble and expense, he was sorely mistaken.

Irene Parrino isn’t going anywhere.

A month ago, Parrino—an attorney who has served as a trustee alongside Vice President Hale since 2010 but was unseated in the most recent election—filed a petition with the state Department of Education demanding Hale’s removal. That entails a hearing process in Albany that would chew up district resources.

Hub Plan Off In The Distance

Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:00

Mega-project to redo Nassau’s Hub would see “trolly-style” car down East Second Street in Mineola

Mineola doesn’t fancy itself as a San Francisco treat, but if the $360 million Nassau Hub plan comes to fruition, residents could see a trolly-style-like tram rolling down East Second Street. Funding for the trolley would likely be funded by the federal government, according to village officials.

Nassau County spent a $5.1 million federal grant on the county/Federal Transit Authority-led feasibility study analyzing the practical nature of a transportation service through Mineola, as part of the Nassau Hub plan. One end of the plan would be the Mineola Train Station, with the Hempstead Bus and Rail Station being the other.

Sports

MAA News

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Late Goal Leads Mineola Past Syosset

Brianna O’Brien’s tie-breaking goal with a minute remaining propelled the GU14 Mineola Mustangs to a thrilling 3-2 win over a skillful Syosset team on June 1. With the score knotted at two, Mineola’s Natalia Cotto raced to a loose ball ahead of the Syosset goalkeeper and poked the ball loose to the onrushing O’Brien, who calmly drove the ball into the goal.

Athlete Of The Week

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Gabrielle Schreib

Albertson’s Gabrielle Schreib will be wrapping up her record breaking Kellenberg Memorial High School Spring Track season this month running in the NYS High School State Championship in Middletown, NY and the New Balance High School Nationals in Greensboro, NC. She attended Mineola Schools until 2012.