Overprotective parents could make playtime MORE dangerous for their children

A study conducted by Mineola, New York's Winthrop University Hospital found that each injury reported through the use of a slide occurs after a child rides on the lap of a parent.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2137398/Overprotective-parents-make-playtime-MORE-dangerous-children.html?ITO=1490

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:18 -0700

Schumer seeks investigation of LIRR track debris

After hearing complaints of several residents living near Long Island Rail Road tracks, Sen. Charles Schumer today called on the Federal Railroad Administration to investigate claims that uncovered freight cars are traveling the Island’s rails. The freight cars allegedly are carrying unfettered debris that has been flying out of them and into residential communities, where [...]
http://libn.com/2012/05/21/schumer-seeks-investigation-of-lirr-track-debris/

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:29 -0700

All Aboard: LIRR Revamping Hicksville Train Station

Westbury’s decrepit Ellison Avenue Bridge to be replaced Over the next five years, Long Island Rail Road commuters from Hicksville, Westbury and Mineola will notice some significant changes at their hometown stations. The MTA Long Island Rail Road announced on Monday, May 21, that $211.5 worth of capital improvements – dubbed the MTA Capital Plan – will result in major renovations at the ...
http://www.antonnews.com/hicksvilleillustratednews/news/23104-all-aboard-lirr-revamping-hicksville-train-station-.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:04:15 -0700

Schumer Calls For Investigation After Mineola Residents Complain Of Flying Debris From Freight Trains

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Loose debris apparently flying from uncovered freight trains is raising safety concerns on Long Island. Sen. Charles Schumer is joining Mineola residents in calling for an investigation into the issue. Schumer [...]
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/?p=439326

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 10:58:14 -0700

Mineola Theatre Gets New Equipment With Latest Technology

Mineola theater goers will soon be able to enjoy “the state’s oldest theater and the newest technology.” That’s how the theater’s executive director Mike Holbrook explains what is happening at the Select Theater.
http://www.news-journal.com/bigsandy_hawkins/life/mineola-theatre-gets-new-equipment-with-latest-technology/article_9a8dd1e2-8ccb-5bdc-8176-cb177975883c.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:14:54 -0700

NY man who raped girl, killed dad, gets 32.5 years

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl, and then fatally stabbing her father when he reported it to police, has been sentenced to 32 ½ years in state prison.
http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/NY-man-who-raped-girl-killed-dad-gets-32-5-years-3560152.php

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:03:22 -0700

Ex-baseball player Torres allegedly molested girl

MINEOLA, N.Y., May 9 (UPI) -- Former major league baseball player Rusty Torres pleaded innocent Wednesday to charges he molested a young girl in a New York City suburb.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/05/09/Ex-baseball-player-Torres-allegedly-molested-girl/UPI-92391336593263/

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 13:31:35 -0700

Fox Lake's landmark Mineola Hotel to close indefinitely

FOX LAKE – This weekend, the landmark Mineola Hotel will serve its last food and drinks. It will close indefinitely after last call Sunday under a court settlement reached this week.
http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2012/05/17/r_flbhiqtgrvuhu6cqku7ngw/index.xml

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 03:30:00 -0700

American Student List Merges With Alloy Direct Marketing

NEW YORK -- American Student List ("ASL") a leading supplier of youth marketing data and a division of Euro RSCG Discovery and Alloy Direct Marketing, a division of Alloy Media + Marketing and ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-student-list-merges-alloy-123000859.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 05:30:00 -0700

NY pol: Safety concerns over freight train debris

A New York senator says loose debris flying from uncovered freight trains is raising safety concerns on Long Island.
http://www.wcax.com/story/18569198/ny-pol-safety-concerns-over-freight-train-debris

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 03:07:22 -0700