MINEOLA Vol. 68, No. 26
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MineolaAmerican.com
July 29 - August 4, 2020
The United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) placed lawn signs throughout the village thanking essential healthcare workers. (Photos courtesy of UPSEU)
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Union Accuses Mineola Of Wrongdoing, Village Responds BY ANTHONY MURRAY
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he Ronkonkoma-based United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) and the Village of Mineola’s Superintendent of Public Works Tom Rini are clashing over the removal of signs that were placed around the village that thanked essential workers who stepped up to the plate during the coronavirus pandemic. The “thank you” signs were placed around prominent areas around the village including village hall, Wilson Park and the Mineola Memorial Public Library. Most of the signs have now been taken down and the UPSEU is calling out Rini for removing them. “Mineola has, and will, continue to thank all of its employees who have served throughout this pandemic,” Rini said. “Unfortunately, no representative from the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) reached out to the village regarding the placement of any signage.” See rest of story on page 16 Mineola American (USPS 350-680)
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Last Hope Animal Rescue details its positive impact during the pandemic (See page 3) Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Last Hope dog meet and greets with approved potential adopters are outdoors. (Photos courtesy of Last Hope Animal Rescue)
Universities postpone fall sports season due to COVID
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