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The Glen Cove Library has implemented a curbside pickup service during the pandemic.

North Shore libraries offer new services as reopening progresses

As libraries on the North Shore slowly reopen, it is becoming possible for them to add more traditional services to the virtual programs that have become prevalent in the past few months. With caution and creativity, these libraries are taking steps to continue offering their popular summer programs and reach their communities in new ways. more

By Katie Fenton | 7/14/20

Moody’s lowers Glen Cove’ credit rating outlook from stable to negative

Glen Cove’s credit rating outlook was revised from a stable outlook to negative in a report released on June 15 from Moody’s Investor Services Inc., a credit rating agency, created to bring “transparency, expertise and trust to bond transactions,” according to its website. more

By Jennifer Corr | 7/13/20

Legislators hope to convene a committee to further train Nassau County Police Officers in responses to mental health calls.

Legislators call for more police mental health training

County Legislators Josh Lafazan, an Independent from Woodbury, and Siela Bynoe, a Democrat from Westbury, filed a resolution on June 26 that would convene a committee to study alternative responses … more

By Mike Conn | 7/13/20

After Byron Voutsinas, owner of the Glen Cove Diner, left, agreed to fly the American flag in front of his business he accepted a decal with a flag on it from legion member Ralph Casey.

Vets work to have businesses fly the American flag

On the blistering asphalt parking lot of the Glen Cove Diner, veterans of Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 and its color guard gathered to commemorate another step forward in their patriotic … more

By Letisha Dass | 7/10/20

North Shore Historical Museum Director Amy Driscoll discusses the history of the museum’s building during the pop-up visits’ first episode.

North Shore Historical Museum stays in touch through virtual ‘pop-up visits’

After the North Shore Historical Museum closed in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, museum board members searched for a way to help residents continue to learn about area history. They created an alternative to in-person experiences with “pop-up visits.” more

By Jennifer Corr | 7/10/20

Mayor Tim Tenke, top left, Police Chief William Whitton, Deputy Chief Chris Ortiz and the Rev. Roger Williams took part in a digital town hall that focused on policing in Glen Cove.

Town hall addresses questions, concerns about GCPD and the community

In a digital gathering last week, the Glen Cove Police Department detailed its policies and procedures in an effort to assure the community, and especially its minority members, that what happened in Minneapolis would never happen in Glen Cove. more

By Jennifer Corr | 7/9/20

According to its website, while the preserve portion of Garvies Point Museum and Preserve remains open, the museum remains closed with an expectation to reopen soon.

Fun activities planned as city enters Phase 4 reopening

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8. more

By Scott Brinton and Jennifer Corr | 7/8/20

Visitation has resumed at Glen Cove Hospital.

Glen Cove Hospital visitation reopens with new guidelines

Glen Cove Hospital has resumed visitation hours with guidelines to keep employees, patients and visitors safe. more

7/8/20

Hofstra University officials have moved the Thomas Jefferson statue from its original location in front of the student center to an academic building across the street.

Hofstra moves Jefferson statue amid outcries

By Visvajit Sriramrajan A statue of Thomas Jefferson, which has stood in front of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Student Center for more than 20 years, has been relocated to Emily Lowe … more

7/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

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