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The Glen Cove City Council approved a controversial water surcharge to help fund extensive water infrastructure improvements on Nov. 12.
Glen Cove’s downtown is poised for a cultural renaissance with the opening of the North Shore Village Theatre, at 19 Glen St. The long-vacant former Charles Hardware store will soon be …
Downtown Glen Cove’s sidewalks, crosswalks, and intersections were in the spotlight during a walkability audit conducted on Tuesday. Organized by AARP New York in collaboration with the Glen …
For nearly a century, the Woman’s Club of Glen Cove has been a vital part of the community, fostering connections and promoting charitable activities. Founded in 1936 and reorganized in 1938, the …
On Nov. 17, Glen Cove’s Wunsch Arts Center came alive with the stirring sounds of the Northwinds Symphonic Band’s annual “A Tribute to Our Veterans” concert, a heartfelt …
Glen Cove honored Vietnam War veteran Thomas McMahon on Veterans Day, recognizing his courage, sacrifice, and service as part of an elite long-range reconnaissance patrol. McMahon, a lifelong Glen Cove resident, volunteered for Vietnam after training in the U.S. and South Korea, enduring perilous missions that left lasting emotional scars. After returning home, he built a life with his wife Maureen and became an advocate for service, encouraging young people to embrace opportunities for growth through military or civilian service.
Rep. Tom Suozzi, re-elected despite a nationwide conservative wave, emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and practical solutions to address voters' concerns, such as securing the border and restoring the SALT deduction. He criticized both parties' extremism, arguing that voters want leaders focused on common-sense policies over ideological battles. Suozzi urged Democrats to stay engaged and prioritize tangible results, rather than focusing on partisan attacks, in order to regain trust and deliver meaningful change.
Join the Northwinds Symphonic Band on November 17 at 3 p.m. at Glen Cove's Wunsch Arts Center for A Tribute to Our Veterans, a free concert honoring U.S. military service members. This patriotic performance, featuring the Armed Forces Medley and American Pageant, includes Broadway vocalists Karen Murphy and John Preator, along with a special tribute to trumpet legend Harry James. Sponsored by The Herald and Tribute and Honor Foundation, the concert is wheelchair accessible and offers a moving tribute to veterans in a lively, diverse musical program.
Connolly and Landing Elementary Schools celebrated student leadership and civic engagement through Student Council elections and pinning ceremonies, fostering responsibility among young students. Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck and Ronnie Lavine, a former teacher in the district and wife of Assemblyman Charles Lavine, joined the events, highlighting the significance of small acts of kindness in creating positive change. Student Council members actively engage in community projects, such as food drives and environmental initiatives, empowering students to lead with empathy and pride in their roles as future leaders.
Eva Casale and her team, Team EVA — Every Veteran Appreciated, honored veterans and fallen heroes with a marathon that blended endurance with deep commemoration on Nov. 11. Casale’s journey began …
After a decade-long hiatus since its last update in 2009, the Glen Cove City Council voted unanimously to adopt its comprehensive plan, which is intended to guide the city’s development, …
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Long Island schools are regularly ranked among the very best in New York state. As it turns out, the majority of them happen to be right here in our Senate District. That probably comes as no …
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We are living through an unprecedented and exceedingly imperfect time in our nation’s history. This year, not endorsing meant keeping silent when silence may have implied that both presidential candidates met minimal standards for serving in the nation’s highest office.
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With the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks. …
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Too many of my Democratic colleagues have been asking, “How could people vote for Donald Trump?” when, instead, they should be asking, “Why did people vote for Donald Trump?”