Letter: Consider These Three

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Letter: Consider These Three

Friday, 08 March 2013 00:00

We are writing this letter in support of Mayor Scott Strauss and the New Line Party in the upcoming election for Mayor and Trustees in the Village of Mineola. We feel that the New Line Party, under the leadership and direction of Mayor Strauss continues to keep this village on the right track and will continue to move us in the direction that will allow for fiscal responsibility while maintaining excellent services and a place that we are proud to raise our sons.

We have known both Mayor Strauss and George Durham literally our entire lives. Either at one of the Mineola first response agencies or the ball field, we have come to know both of them as persons that are strongly committed to Mineola. I had the honor of working with Scott in the New York City Police Department and Scott had the hard-earned reputation as a “go to guy” among the members of the Special Operations Division. The Scott Strauss of today has always been one of the most genuine persons we have ever met. Scott is a Mayor we are proud of and hope the residents continue to support him in the upcoming election.

We have also had the opportunity to learn about Dennis Walsh and his philosophy. Although we have seen Dennis at the Village of Mineola meetings and knew of his knowledge and understanding of the issues, we have had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Dennis personally. He shares the same concerns and issues as we do and is committed to improving Mineola and making it the wonderful place it is to raise a family.

We actually think of these men as friends first and then as mayor, trustee and future trustee. We urge all Mineola voters to please consider Mayor Scott Strauss, Trustee George Durham and Dennis Walsh.

Kenneth and Susan Solosky

Mineola residents

News

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.

Mineola Reacts to Prostitution Sting

Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00

Locals question DA’s investigation

Across Nassau County, residents are reacting with confusion to the Nassau County District Attorney’s recent arrests of more than 100 men for soliciting prostitutes, including five from Mineola, ranging in age from 23 to 50.

The DA’s office not only arrested the men, but made public their names and photographs. That, some feel, is an over-reach. East Williston Attorney Jeff Kalenka thinks prostitution is a problem, but thought publishing the names “embarrasses” the men caught in the act.

“It doesn’t surprise me although I do disagree with what Kathleen Rice did because I think the ‘Johns’ or reported ‘Johns’ are innocent until proven guilty and to put their names in the paper embarrasses them, embarrasses their families and possibly unintended victims like their children,” Kalenka said outside the Mineola train station.

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.