🌱 Patch AM: Smithtown Probation Officer Sentenced After Sexual Relationship With Probationer: DA

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In today's newsletter:

• Mineola court sentences probation officer for misconduct with supervised woman
• Why Mineola’s superintendent was suspended over a homegrown grading system
• How Mineola-based unions are cushioning Oakdale grocery workers’ layoffs

Also on today's calendar: Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 33, low: 30.
• Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smithtown Probation Officer Sentenced After Sexual Relationship With Probationer: DA (patch.com) — A Smithtown probation officer was sentenced in Mineola to six months in jail and five years’ probation for falsifying case notes and violating rules by having a sexual relationship with a woman he supervised. Nassau County prosecutors detailed how he misreported drug tests and visits, gave her money and a car arrangement, and failed to seek medical help during a suspected overdose, prompting concern about oversight in the local probation system.
   

• Mineola Schools Superintendent Suspended Following Investigation: 'This Decision Was Not Made Lightly' (patch.com) — Mineola’s school superintendent has been suspended with pay after an outside investigation found he violated the district’s ethics code and his employment contract over a homegrown learning management system. The Mineola Board of Education is reviewing the full report, has temporarily assigned Deputy Superintendent Catherine Fishman to run day-to-day operations, and plans to decide next steps at its Jan. 22 meeting.
   

• The Fresh Grocer's closing in Oakdale will shift most workers to ShopRite stores (newsday.com) — A closing Fresh Grocer in Oakdale will shift most workers into jobs at ShopRite stores in Deer Park, Riverhead and Uniondale, softening the blow for employees. Two unions based in Mineola are helping place affected cashiers, clerks and meat-department staff, underscoring how Mineola’s labor organizations quietly shape job security across Long Island supermarkets.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineola

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 16

• Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale
  The Showroom at Bridal Reflections, 20 Central Ave, Massapequa
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Stratford Science Fair (Night 1) 7PM
  Garden City Public Schools , 56 Cathedral Avenue , Garden City
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Lucinda Williams
  Rough Trade Below , 30 Rockefeller Center Concourse Level , New York
  6:00 pm
• Real Friends
  Brooklyn Paramount , 385 Flatbush Ave Ext , Brooklyn
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Geoffrey Asmus
  The Bell House , 149 7th St , Brooklyn
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 22

• Stratford Science Fair (Night 2)
  Garden City Public Schools , 56 Cathedral Avenue , Garden City
  5:45 pm

Saturday January 24

• Catch Me If You Can
  Williston Park Public Library , 494 Willis Avenue , Williston Park
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 15

• Herbicides 101
  East Meadow Farm - Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County , 832 Merrick Avenue , East Meadow
  8:00 am
• ARTful Adventures
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  10:30 am
• Crafty Owls: Winter Origami
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  2:30 pm
• STEM EXPLORERS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - WINTER 2026
  Science Museum of Long Island , 1526 Plandome Rd , Manhasset
  3:30 pm
• Live music on Thursday nights
  Centre Station , 279A Sunrise Hwy , Rockville Centre
  4:00 pm
• Stratford Science Fair (Night 1) 7PM
  Garden City Public Schools , 56 Cathedral Avenue , Garden City
  5:45 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

• Man Arrested After Multiple Grand Larcenies Across LI, Released Into ICE Custody: Police (patch.com)
• Garden City PD Commissioner Receives Appreciation Ahead Of Retirement (patch.com)

Westbury

• Blakeman compares Gov. Hochul's address to a 'Saturday Night Live skit' (newsday.com)

Port Washington

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-- The Patch AM Team

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