MINEOLA March 10 - 16, 2021
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Vol. 69, No. 5
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Shots Into Arms
County ramps up vaccine distribution (See page 3)
WWII vet Ray Vaz on his way to receive his COVID-19 vaccination. (Contributed photo)
Chamber, Warriors For A Cause And Others Help Vet Receive COVID-19 Vaccine BY ANTHONY MURRAY
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ow that there are three vaccines in circulation to the public, more and more people can now become vaccinated to finally put an end to this pandemic. Although there are still some issues with booking an appointment to even receive a vaccine, one lucky person to receive the vaccine is WWII veteran Ray Vaz. The 96-year-old Mineola resident served our country honorably and saw intense action including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello stopped by Vaz’s home to extend his best wishes to the war hero and thank the organizers who helped arrange transportation to the Javits Center for the 96-year old to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. See rest of story on page 12 Mineola American (USPS 350-680)
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Nassau County officials called the introduction of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week as a game changer. (Photo courtesy of Johnson & Johnson)
Albertson FD receive new equipment through grant (See page 12) D•I•S•C•O•V•E•R
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