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Good morning to you Mineola! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mineola's classic diner sign was saved and relit.

Also on today's calendar: Grandparents Day at Old Westbury Gardens! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A look at the iconic signs of Long Island (newsday.com) — Mineola readers will recognize the beloved Mineola Diner, whose classic neon sign was painstakingly restored to keep its familiar red glow at Jericho Turnpike and Willis Avenue. The story also highlights Mineola-founded Going Sign & Servicing and other Long Island craftsmen working to preserve vintage neon and recreate old-school looks with modern technology, keeping these nostalgic landmarks shining across the Island.
   

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    Looking for a small apartment for myself and two children (aged 2 and 3) in the area. One or two bedroom could work. I am a nurse locally, looking to… (Nextdoor East Williston)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2023 Jeep Renegade For Sale at Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge - (516) 507-3868 (longisland.com)
  • How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in Long Island, NY (blogspot.com)
  • New Jersey investor Reuven Rivlin faces $17M South Loop office foreclosure following state agency's lease termination (therealdeal.com)

Ok Mineola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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