Inwood War Hero Honored + New Superintendent In Hewlett-Woodmere

Good morning Five Towns!

In today's Daily, read about a local Vietnam War hero who had a building named in his honor this Memorial Day and who will be played in an upcoming movie. Hewlett-Woodmere School District has made two new major hires. Grant Park in Hewlett is undergoing some major renovations, and the rainy week is leading to some nearby beach closures.

First, today's weather will be overcast throughout the day and reach a high of 69 degrees.

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Today's top news from the Five Towns:

1. Keldy Ortiz tells the story of an Inwood war hero. Pfc. Thomas F. Minogue died in 1967 at age 20 while shielding his wounded commander from enemy fire in Vietnam. The Armed Forces Reserve Center in Farmingdale will be renamed in his honor. A character based on Minogue will be in a new movie, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever," based in Vietnam. (Newsday)

2. Matthew Ferremi has the story on the appointment of new interim deputy superintendent John Hogan by the Hewlett-Woodmere School District. Geraldine Johnson De Carlo has been appointed to interim principal for Hewlett High School. (LI Herald)

3. The Long Island Press explains why Valley Stream native Naomi Osaka quit the French Open. The tennis player, ranked second in the world, was fined for skipping a news conference she was contracted to do. Osaka maintains it was due to mental health concerns. (Long Island Press)

4. Joan Gralla advises readers to check if all the recent rain has created a swimming advisory at your local beach. Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway was closed due to elevated bacteria levels on Saturday. The advisory has since been lifted but with more rain coming, you can call 516-227-9700 to check each day if your beach is under an advisory. (Newsday)

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Events Around the Five Towns:

• SEPTA General Meeting, 7 p.m., Valley Stream School District, Forest Road School, 16 Forest Rd.

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Five Towns Notebook:

• David Friedman, who runs the Facebook community group Hewlett-Woodmere District 14 Residents, reports that the construction at Grant Park is the completion of the Kelly Tinyes Memorial. Work on the park's playground should begin in August. (Facebook)
• Check out the newest-listed homes for sale in the area: a $1,999,9997 316 Edward Ave, Woodmere home; $3,499,0006 4 Dogwood Ln, Lawrence and $1,395,0004 7 Lake Dr, Hewlett, all listed in the last two days.

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