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Overcast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its heritage
The North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by focusing on what unites the diverse Latino and Hispanic communities, rather than what divides them. As part of the Sept. 15 celebration at The View Grill, Hispanic Chamber President Ever Padilla led the organization in singing
County funds set aside for opioid crisis
Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, …
Young, old, those in between clean beaches
Members of the community gathered on the morning of Sept. 17 to help keep their beaches cleaner and safer for the local wildlife. 115 Hempstead Harbor residents participated in “Coastal …
Church of the Holy Resurrection founder dies
When Irene Poulos died on Sept. 1, at age 92, the North Shore Greek Orthodox community lost not only a devoted parishioner, loving wife and mother, and cheerful neighbor, but an important figure in …
Recognizing outstanding volunteers for selfless service
The names of the recipients of the Phoenix Rising awards were shared at Morgan Memorial Park on Sept. 18. The awards aim is to recognize leadership at the James E. Donohue Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347, but also to honor members of the north shore community who did not serve in combat, and those who don’t necessarily have veteran status.
Strict abortion laws discovered, called out in municipal codes
With the repeal of Roe v. Wade still fresh in many minds, restrictions on abortions found in local municipal codes are being rediscovered again across several Long Island municipalities — laws some fear could create blueprints for future restrictions
Glen Cove marks 9/11
Glen Cove community members gathered at Pratt Park last Sunday to honor those who died 21 years ago, in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Some 500 Long Islanders were killed that day, including four residents of Glen Cove.
Lightning sets fire to Glen Cove home
Violent thunderstorms traveled through Glen Cove and the surrounding areas on Tuesday causing an early morning fire at 149 Landing Road. At 5:35 a.m. …
NOSH finds a new home on School Street
NOSH, which lost its home due to a fire in August 2021, has finally found a new space at 32 School St. in Glen Cove. A subset of the North Shore Soup Kitchen, NOSH serves the surrounding communities by providing emergency food delivery to individuals and families in need. Its new location was made official with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 31, with much fanfare as residents, elected leaders and NOSH volunteers came to show their support for the organization’s new home.
First City Collective brings art and tourism to Glen Cove
The oldest home in Glen Cove was bustling last week in a way that’s rare for an historic landmark. Beginning with a V.I.P preview on Sept. 8, and then opening to the public on Sept. 10, First City Project Collective held the “Arts and Automobiles” exhibition. The event-featured mixed-medium artists that included works with canvas, statues and automobiles.
North Shore residents at odds with Roe overturn
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade came after 50 years of the established right to protect abortion. The landmark ruling by the Supreme Court has highlighted a growing rift among Long Islanders. In …
Glen Cove officials want to install bus cameras
Keeping children safe was on the minds of Glen Cove City Council members at a pre-council meeting on June 14. The topic of discussion was the addition of a photographic violation monitoring system on …
Op-Ed
A history of King Charles not worth repeating
Oddly enough, however, my family has a connection to the throne — that is, if longstanding legend is to be believed.
Randi Kreiss
Work for Donald Trump, wind up in handcuffs
Is that the scent of autumn apples in the air? No, I believe that’s the smell of subpoenas, dozens of subpoenas served in recent weeks to Trump employees, former employees . . .
Jerry Kremer
The dilemma of choosing a college
This is a busy time of year for families. Getting the children back to school and focused on homework is a big challenge for any parent. And there’s another group of parents . . .