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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.
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.
North Shore Historical Museum stays in touch through virtual ‘pop-up visits’
Highlighting importance of history amid pandemic
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.”
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.
Fun activities planned as city enters Phase 4 reopening
Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8.
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 …
Honoring the lives of two Glen Cove fire fighters
The month of June saw the loss of two Glen Cove Fire Department Engine & Hose Company No.4 ex-captions, with memorials held to honor their lives and service.
Attorney from Locust Valley advocates for 9/11 survivors during the pandemic
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson, a Manhattan law firm that represents thousands of people who were in Lower Manhattan in the eight months following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, has been addressing Covid-19’s impact on the community of 9/11 survivors throughout the pandemic.
Class of 2020 ends a chapter with a socially distant graduation
Members of Glen Cove High School’s class of 2020 had a unique ending to their high school career, but they were able to close this chapter of their lives with a traditional outdoor commencement on June 26.
Glen Cove Hospital visitation reopens with new guidelines
Glen Cove Hospital has resumed visitation hours with guidelines to keep employees, patients and visitors safe.
Glen Cove Police Department and local leaders hosting a virtual Town Hall
Members of the Glen Cove Police Department, local religious leaders and local officials and elected leaders will gather on a virtual Town Hall July 2 at 7 p.m.
Glen Cove Library happenings
Though the doors of Glen Cove Public Library may still be closed due to the pandemic, many services and classes are still available for Glen Cove residents.
Editorial
Why we must commemorate Juneteenth
On April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia, ending the Civil War . . .
Editorial
Mark July Fourth by reading the Declaration
Next week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear . . .
Op-Ed
Going to the doctor in a Covid-19 world
Most people don’t like going to the doctor. The truth? Even doctors don’t like going to doctors.
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Bowling
Open tai chi class-forever tai chi!
Tai Chi Class-all levels! Tai Chi and Qigong (deep breathing) have been proven to improve flexibility, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase stamina. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday to learn traditional Tai Chi and …
Op-Ed
Include Home Stability Support in the recovery phase
Stable neighborhoods are the backbone of every community. But in places like New York state, where housing costs continue to rise dramatically, housing stability is threatened for far too many . . .
Op-Ed
It’s time to un-pause Nassau County
The coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen . . .