Carvalho Imports Awaits NCPC Approval

East 2nd Street business showcases Portuguese imports

One of the mainstays in Mineola sits on Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue: Churrasqueira Bairrada Rodizio. Its cuisine is fine, its atmosphere charming and is packed daily by 4 p.m. So when Carvalho Imports opened up on East 2nd Street in Mineola, not only do residents have the ability to sample the cuisine, they can try to put it together themselves.

The village board of Mineola discussed Carvalho Imports’ request for a special use permit to sell food, owned and operated by Manny Carvalho, who also owns Bairrada, at its most recent public hearing.

Future Parking Relief for Residents Near Chaminade High School

Event attendees will be able to use lots at Jackson Avenue and Mineola Middle School

Parking in and around Mineola has been the topic for much debate, especially around the holiday season. However, residents living near Chaminade High School will be getting some relief from sports fans parking along local streets.

Following a recent meeting between Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss, Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler and Chaminade President Brother Tom Cleary, those attending Chaminade events will be able to use the parking lots at the Jackson Avenue and Mineola Middle School for weekend events.

Mineola’s Taste and Style Struts Its Stuff

Local dress shops, restaurants showcase specialties of Mineola

The taste of Mineola is rampant along Jericho Turnpike from Herricks to Roslyn Road. It’s style can been seen from Fox’s near Station Plaza to Tsontos Furs on 2nd Street. Both joined forces on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Jericho Terrace to showcase what Mineola’s business district has to offer.

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce presented Taste and Style in Mineola with a slew of local restaurants, ranging from Vinoco, Churrasquiera Bairrada, Willy Parkers, to Chef’s Corner, Jonathan’s to Uncle Bacalas, Heart of Portual, Frantoni’s, Piccolo’s, Piccola Bussola, Pasta Vino, Eleanor Rigby’s, Jericho Terrace, among others.

Hampton Street School Project Gets State Approval

Main construction bid still up for grabs

The Hampton Street School project received State approval on Nov. 16. However, it’s going to have to wait a bit longer. Superintendent Michael Nagler revealed at the Nov. 17 business meeting that the district rejected one of four bids on the construction project.

According to Nagler, the project was priced out by law in four parts. In projects like this, districts price out electrical, the plumbing, HVAC (heating, venting, air-conditioning) and general contracting work.

Veterans Day 2011

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Adolph Block Post #1305 and American Legion Memorial Post #349 held a Veteran’s Day memorial service in Memorial Park in Mineola last week. Cmdr. Manny Grilo, John DaVanzo, Sal Cataldo, as well as the Board of Trustees of Mineola, and representatives of the State Assembly Town of North Hempstead were on hand to honor the day.

Mineola Superintendent: ‘Bus Issues Addressed’

Transportation director commended

A new school year and the closure of the Cross Street School created a new set of issues for Mineola School District Director of Transportation (DOT) Bill Gillberg, who was commended for his work before the beginning of the school year for what Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler described as “really an overwhelming task to reroute the entire district.”

The job entailed reconstructing each bus route due to the movement of approximately 800 students around the district to different buildings.

7-Eleven Proposed on East Jericho Turnpike

Would sit within a hop, skip and a jump away from Mineola Boulevard location if approved

7-Eleven’s are on every major road. If you frequent Mineola, you may have bought soda or a Slurpee at the Mineola Boulevard location, which may be getting a twin neighbor about one mile away.

Since 2005, the parcel of land at 400 East Jericho Turnpike has remained empty. Originally occupied by an Amoco gas station, the location has been tapped by the convenience store giant, which is proposing a 2,500 sq. ft. store.

Mineola Superintendent Discusses PARCC Assessment

New assessment may replace Regents Exam; but not now

Not too long ago, high school students had a choice between a local diploma and a Regents diploma. The local degree was done away with, making way for the choice of a Regents or an Advanced Regents diploma. If a new assessment is instituted, New York being one of the test states, the Regents Exam could be done away with altogether.

Mineola School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler profiled PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) during the workshop meeting on Nov. 3. PARCC is a consortium of states working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments in English and math anchored in “what it takes to be ready for college and careers.”

Mineola Assistant Fire Chief Honored By Town of Hempstead

The Town of Hempstead honored local volunteer firefighters at a special ceremony held on Oct. 20. Twenty-four individuals were honored with Town of Hempstead Firematic Awards for their courage and dedication to protecting local communities.  

“We are proud to honor this group of firefighters and emergency medical technicians for outstanding service to their departments and to the communities they serve,” Town Supervisor Murray said. “These first responders make significant sacrifices, and volunteer their personal time to protect the safety of their neighbors.”

Mineola Announces Top 10 for 2012

The top ten students at Mineola High School have demonstrated such a love for learning over the past 13 years of their educational career that they have earned themselves the highest honors for the Class of 2012. Mineola High School recently celebrated the announcement of the top students in the graduating class, with seniors Siobhan Adams named as this year’s valedictorian and Zachary Englis as salutatorian. Rounding out the top ten are the following high achievers: