Community Corner

Aug. 1: Coliseum Vote, MTV Birthday and Junior Firefighters Trip

Here are some of the events going on around Mineola.

Today’s the day when the fate of the Nassau Coliseum will be decided, or as the Clash once asked “should I stay or should I go?” There’s also a big birthday among us today as well as the regular meeting of the Mineola Kiwanis.

Here’s what else you need to know:

1. In case you didn’t know, the vote on the Nassau Coliseum is today. Click here for your and for your .

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2. We can’t believe it’s been 30 years since MTV fist launched. Share your memories of the early days (meaning back when MTV actually played music videos) with us !

3. Sunday the members of the Mineola Junior Firefighters embarked on a nine-day trip to Germany as part of an exchange program – see later today on the Patch!

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4. The Mineola Kiwanis Club will hold its  at the IHOP restaurant at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Willis Avenue.

5. Have an activity, announcement or news we should know about? Tell everyone in the activity stream on our homepage or on our announcement section.


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