🌱 Patch AM: Why a Mercy Hospital assault case is unfolding in Mineola court

Morning Mineola! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Mercy Hospital assault case is unfolding in Mineola court

Also on today's calendar: Seasonal Sips: Snowy Sips and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
• Sunday: Morning snow, 1-3"; very cold, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Freeport Man Charged After October Incident Left Hospital Security Guard On Life Support: DA (patch.com) — A serious assault case tied to an October incident is now moving through the Mineola-based Nassau County courts, after a Freeport man was arraigned on multiple assault charges. Prosecutors say a Mercy Hospital security guard remains on life support weeks after the altercation, and the defendant could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
   

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Sunday December 14

• they are gutting a body of water
  Market Hotel, 1140 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn
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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Seasonal Sips: Snowy Sips
  Old Westbury Gardens , 71 Old Westbury Rd , Old Westbury
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Winter Embroidery Class --2ND SESSION JUST ADDED!
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY, 11568
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Christmas at Westbury House
  Old Westbury Gardens , 71 Old Westbury Rd , Old Westbury
  10:00 am
• Winter Wonderland Robotic Maze
  Williston Park Public Library , 494 Willis Avenue , Williston Park
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Christmas at Westbury House
  Old Westbury Gardens , 71 Old Westbury Rd , Old Westbury
  10:00 am
• Danny Brown
  Warsaw Concerts , 261 Driggs Ave , Brooklyn
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Window Display Contest Judging
  Garden City Chamber of Commerce , Downtown Seventh Street, New Hyde Park Road and Franklin Avenue , Garden City
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Gilded Age Holiday Stories and Treats
  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY, 11568
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Holiday Spectacular 2025
  The Village Green / Gazebo , Corner of Stewart Avenue and Hilton Avenue , Garden City
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas at Westbury House
  Old Westbury Gardens , 71 Old Westbury Rd , Old Westbury
  10:00 am
• Girl Scouts Chorus of Nassau County Concert
  Old Westbury Gardens , 71 Old Westbury Rd , Old Westbury
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

• Laura Loomer calls FBI Director Kash Patel a slave? (americanbazaaronline.com)
• Can we add a garage now, and get the permits later? (babylonbeacon.com)
• Garden City's Zach Olson wins Martone Award for second straight year (newsday.com)

New Hyde Park

• This 1 Life Event Reveals Woman's Heart Disease Risk, Cardiologist Says (today.com)

Rockville Centre

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

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