THE SCOOP Mayor Paul Pereira said one good reason people like to buy their homes in Mineola is the old adage — location, location, location.

Specifically, the proximity to the Long Island Rail Road "is a big one," he said. "Especially after the addition of the East Side Access [to Grand Central Station]."

While Mineola is still a mostly suburban community with single-family homes, the area along Second Avenue in recent years has seen more than 1,000 luxury rental units built, with more on the way. Some of the more elegant ones, such as One Third Avenue, which is one block from the train station and boasts amenities such as indoor pool, doorman and rooftop lounge, with prices start at $3,600 for a one-bedroom, according to its website.

Morgan Parc, also on Second Street, includes

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