We take as much care in choosing our automobile mechanics as we do our doctor. After our homes, our automobiles are our largest investments. They cost thousands of dollars and we depend on them to maintain our standard of living.

There are three options when choosing a mechanic in Mineola. You can go to a big name shop. They buy in large numbers so they usually have a good price on parts. However, they have expensive labor rates. Their mechanics are trained and certified.

The second option is to go to a small, privately owned mechanic. This is where you will get good and personal service. The small shop owner wants to earn repeat business. He knows that you will send others to him. This option is often more cost-effective. Your parts may cost a bit more, but the labor rates are usually lower and the small business owner stands behind their work.

The third option is what we call shade-tree service. This is the guy who does mechanic work on the side. They usually instruct you to buy your parts and they give you a set price to install them. This can be a very good choice or a bad one. The shade-tree mechanic maybe a mechanic for a large company and he simply does this on the side for extra cash. If you know him and know he is good at his job, it will be cheap and fast. However, he will not guarantee his work due to the nature of the business. If you do not know him and you do not know of anyone who can vouch for him, it is best to go with one of the first two options.

Mechanics In Mineola

Mineola Auto Service Center

This is an all-around mechanic that does everything from tune-up to engine work. They have a good rating with customers who use them. They are a good size company and they have many parts on hand. Prices are reasonable and competitive.

K’s Auto

This shop is a no-frills location. They fix cars. They are a nothing fancy old-fashion shop and they get the job done and do it right. The mechanics are experienced, knowledgeable and honest. They tell you upfront what they think and what they can do. They have a good rating.

R & S Auto Repair Shop

Good general mechanic. They service all types of cars and they give you personal attention. Great for big jobs and the kind of shop you would go to for general maintenance.

Gold Coast Auto Repair

This shop does general work, but they specialize in foreign cars. This is where you will go for work on your Mercedes Benz, or BMW. If you own an import you know how hard it is to find a good mechanic that can even work on them (most large shops refer these cars to the dealership). They are experienced and your import is in good hands. Their prices are competitive.

Triple P Auto Repair

This is a small company with the on-hands owner on site. They are friendly and give good service. People who have used them say their prices are good and they trust the owner. Good general mechanic.

Mineola is an important part of New York history.  In 1900, Governor Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for the new County Seat to be built in Mineola. It was an honor to be chosen as the location of the County Seat and was cause for a huge celebration. In a few years, Mineola would become incorporated.

The history of Mineola dates back to the 16th century and it has changed names several times. Because of its location, it is a popular residential destination. For many years Mineola was the County-Seat of Queens. Mineola, New York was named after an Algonquin Indian Chef. The word Mineola means “Pleasant Place” in their language.

Many of the buildings in the area are historical and significant. The community takes pride in their history and you can read more about the town here.

Mineola has a railway station and Nassau Inter-County Express. This and the close proximity of New York City make Mineola a popular place. It is easy for residents to use the shops, and businesses in the neighboring cities and to travel with ease. This also means local shops are small and personable. The population is small compared to other cities and towns nearby. Many of the business in Mineola are mom & pop, family-owned businesses that people need on a day to day basis.

Below you will find a partial list of people who came from or grew up in Mineola. You can see the diversity in the community. There are many names here that made their marks on society, especially in the film industry.

Sports

Jimmy Hines – Professional golfer

B.J. LaMura – Professional Baseball, pitcher

Carlos Mendes – Major League Soccer

John Valentin – MLB Player

Chris Weidman – UFC Middleweight Champion

Jack Emmer – Champion, men’s college lacrosse

B.J. LaMura – Professional baseball

Carlos Mendes – Major League Soccer

Entertainers / Television

Lenny Bruce, Comedian

Emmy Clarke – Recurring actor for USA Network

Brian Dennehy – Actor

Kevin James – Actor

Jackie Martling – Comedian and screenwriter

Kim Richards – Child Actress

Lauren Scala – broadcaster and correspondent

Stephen Schwartz- Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning writer and composer

Elliot G. Jaspin – Pulitzer Prize winner, reporter

Robert B. Silvers – The New York Reviewer of books

Michael Burns – Actor on the show Wagon Train. Later went on to be a writer and a professor

J.D. Daniels – Actor, The Mighty Ducks

Sally Menke – Editor

Jackie Martling – Actor, Private Parts

Lennie Bruce – Writer

Justine Cotsonas – Actress, Sneaky Pete

Peter Walker, Actor – Somerset

Jenna Busch – Actress

Business

Kenneth Chenault – CEO American Express

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr- former Chairman of IBM and former Chairman of the Carlyle Group

Politics – Government

Bill Owens – Former Congressman for New York’s 23rd District

Frances Townsend – US Homeland Security Adviser under President George W. Bush

This is a very small portion of the famous people who came from or lived in Mineola. Not only does Mineola have bragging rights on its number of actors, actresses, writers, and broadcasters, it has a large population of behind the scenes super-stars. People who write, direct, edit, and produce television shows and movies also came from this area.

Queens is located at the southwestern end of Long Island. It the largest of the 5 boroughs in New York City. Queens was one of the original 12 counties of New York. The large and diverse population has many options for outdoor fun, sports, festivals, and fairs in their parks.

When you talk about parks in New York City, you are not talking about small. Children’s playgrounds. While these parks have plenty of playground equipment, a park in New York is a major piece of real estate. The parks are the homes to major artistic and historical information. The parks are used by everyone and are multipurpose areas.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

There is nothing not to love about this park. This park is a living testimony of what people can do if they choose to invest in the environment.

Flushing Meadows was once a swamp and ash dump. With much effort, it has been transformed into the beautiful park it is today. Flushing Meadows is the largest park in the borough of Queens (1255 acres) and it features museums, sports, and the New York City Zoo. There are plenty of hiking and bike trails. The park is used for fairs, major sporting events, and education. With multiple museums, two lakes, bicycle rentals, and miniature golf, there is always something new to see and do.

Forest Park

This is the third largest park in Queens. It is more than 500 acres with open fields in some sections and lush landscaping and forests in others. This is the site for band concerts, fairs, festivals, picnicking, hiking, biking, and sporting events. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1890s.

Forest Park offers a full 18-hole golf-course, off-road mountain biking and there are two places in the park where you can rent horses for horseback riding. There is also a concert bandshell in the park. Many annual events are scheduled here.

Astoria Park

Astoria Park is a great park for the citizens of Queens. The park has a lot going for it. Astoria Park is the site of the city’s largest outdoor pool, sports, tennis courts, and fields, picnicking, walking and running. The park is near the Queens shopping district which makes it a good place for families to get everything done on the weekends. Astoria Park is a very scenic and lovely place, as it has plenty of open space and trees and multiple play areas. This is the site of many fairs, arts and crafts fairs, and other annual events. Also, the view is extraordinary.

Gantry Plaza State Park

Gantry Plaza State Park opened in 1998. It follows the Long Island City shoreline. This site was an industrial site and a blemish on the view of Manhattan. The park now boasts an award-winning and unique design. Gantry Plaza State Park is another of the crown jewels of Queens and New York City.

Visitors and residents enjoy the fantastic park system of the city. The areas that are transformed into areas where people can enjoy nature and families can flourish. If you are not a native of New York, you would not expect to see these huge areas.

If you live in New York, you know a thing or two about pizza. New Yorkers are famous for their pizza. Mineola has its share of places to grab a great pizza pie. Follow us to see where to get the best pie in the city of Mineola or close-by.

Plum Tomatoes Pizzeria Restaurant

This is not your average pizza joint. Yes, they have great pizza, but they have tons of other authentic Italian foods on the menu. They have a good reputation for seafood. The owner is a hands-on kind of guy and it shows. Good service, good food, what’s not to love?

MaMa Gina’s

This is the perfect New York pizza. The crust is crisp and the sauce is perfect and it makes for a good Italian pizza. Whether you are looking for a pie to take home for dinner or a dozen for a business meeting, you will get them fresh and hot. Did I mention the sauce? Yum!

Luigi’s Pizzeria

Luigi’s makes a great pizza, and they have other foods so the whole crew can be happy. The chicken is good too! You can get a whole pizza or have a custom slice with your favorite toppings. Luigi’s was voted in the top 5 pizza places in Long Island.

Barosa’s Pizza

This is a quaint little place. It is neat and clean but not too fancy. But none of that matters the minute you taste their food. Very good pizza and a good selection of foods. They have authentic Italian desserts that are perfect.

Spaghettini Trattoria

This is a traditional Italian restaurant. Yes, they serve pizza and it is good Italian pizza, New York style. But they have other foods. Enjoy sandwiches and salads too. The place is clean and the service is top notch.

Louie’s Pizzeria

Louie’s Pizzeria is in Carle Place, just a little up the road. But it is worth the extra few minutes to get there. They will take reservations and the service is good. The food is delicious and it is all authentic. They will go out of their way to make your experience pleasant.

MaMa Theresa’s Pizzeria

MaMa Theresa’s has been around for years. That’s because they know how to make some good food. They have regular customers who will eat nowhere else when they want Italian. MaMa Theresa’s will become like part of your family.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

This establishment is an upper scale Italian restaurant. However, they make such a perfect pizza, we could not leave them off our favorites. Yes, they have fine Italian dishes, served by caring staff. But the perfectly blended sauce and melted mozzarella and roasted tomatoes make the pizza fantastic. Make reservations if you don’t want to wait. They get pretty busy on the weekends, but you will soon know why. It is really great food.

There are other places on Long Island to get pizza. Pizza is a staple food in New York. But if you want the best, you’ve got a good list to start working through. One thing is for sure, you will not go home hungry.