Presiding Officer Richard J. Nicolello recently joined with other local officials to honor and recognize the officers and members of the Mineola Junior Fire Department at their 16th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Second year Junior Firefighter John Lodgikeit was honored as this year’s “Junior Firefighter of the Year” for his outstanding service and dedication to the community.
Shown in photograph above, left to right: Mineola Mayor Scott P. Strauss, Lt. Robert Siemann, Capt. Justin Desiderio, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, Junior Firefighter of the Year Honoree John Lodgikeit, Presiding Officer Nicolello and Mineola Board Trustee Paul Cusato.