Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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The City of Glen Cove has received a $553,000 grant from the Nassau County Boost Tourism Program, which will help the city enhance parks and recreational facilities to attract visitors and bolster local tourism.
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By Roksana Amid
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1/10/25
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The Glen Cove City Council has granted a one-year extension for a building permit for a controversial apartment project at 135 Glen Cove Ave., despite widespread frustration over delays that have …
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By Roksana Amid
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1/3/25
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Residents of Glen Cove’s Shore Road often say they feel their homes shake from passing cars and trucks, and that walking in their neighborhood is dangerous because there aren’t as many sidewalks.
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By Roksana Amid
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12/13/24
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The draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Las Vegas Sands resort and casino at the site of the Nassau Coliseum was met with both resounding support and critical opposition at a public hearing at the Nassau County Legislature on Monday.
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By Kelsie Radziski
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12/13/24
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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.
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By Roksana Amid
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11/15/24
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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.
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By Roksana Amid
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11/15/24
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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.
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By Roksana Amid
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11/15/24
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The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines.
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By Will Sheeline
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11/12/24
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North Shore voters turned out in record numbers, electing local leaders and approving the Equal Rights Amendment to the state Constitution, which expands protections against discrimination. Incumbents Tom Suozzi, Charles Lavine, Jake Blumencranz, and Jack Martins secured victories, with Suozzi narrowly defeating Republican Michael LiPetri in a closely contested race. In a surprising shift, Donald Trump won Nassau County, a traditionally Democratic area, signaling changing political dynamics on Long Island.
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By Roksana Amid
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11/8/24
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The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget for 2025, which keeps property tax rates flat and prioritizes investments in law enforcement and early intervention services for children with special needs. While the budget includes funding for new police hires and a significant boost to health and human services, Democrats, led by Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, raised concerns about its reliance on reserves, lack of tax relief, and the feasibility of cutting police overtime by 30%.
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By Will Sheeline
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11/8/24
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