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Hank, left, and Ben Brinkmann own Brinkmann’s Hardware with their sister, Mary Neimeth. The siblings say they always loved working in their parents store while growing up.

Brinkmann’s Hardware has opened in Glen Cove

Glen Cove has a wide variety of businesses. Restaurants are plentiful, the many hair salons and barbershops keep the community in style, and there are places to buy furniture to keep homes looking modern. But there’s been a decades-old running joke within the Glen Cove community that there are precious items, which are hard to find with some saying socks, and others, underwear. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/14/23

Glen Cove Hospital chefs Eric Sieden, far left, Zach Finelli and Pietro Fischetti prepare mouth-watering steaks for the evening.

Chamber offers evening of culinary delights

The North Shore community couldn’t wait to attend the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce’ Culinary Delights, which this year celebrated its 25th year. The April 24 event was set on the elegant backdrop of the Glen Cove Mansion, and was filled with savory samples from North Shore eateries. more

5/7/23

Noe Diaz-Gamez, 26, fell 40 feet onto the concrete floor of a warehouse on Garvies Point Road while replacing metal sections of the roof.

Construction worker dies on Garvies Pt. Road

Noe Diaz-Gamez, 26, of Huntington Station, died after falling 40 feet onto the concrete floor of a warehouse at 40 Garvies Point Road on April 14, while replacing metal sections of the building’s roof. more

By Roksana Amid | 4/23/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Patricia Holman, left, Lauren Babich, Kate Houghton, Pamela Panzenbeck and Ava Solange reflected on the Business Improvement District’s 2022 accomplishments.

Downtown businesses reflect on 2022 success

Although businesses across the state are still recovering from the economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District has made countless efforts to keep businesses thriving. To summarize the successes of the BID, it held its annual meeting on March 9 at Looks 2 Love in downtown Glen Cove. The evening included a presentation showing many smiling faces in the city during holiday celebrations, and a reflection on the BID’s 25 years of celebrating Downtown Sounds, the BID’s summer music festival. more

By Roksana Amid | 4/6/23

City enacts OSHA 30 for construction sites

Construction workers are always in high demand, but their work is among the most dangerous in the country. Horror stories about construction site accidents are plentiful, especially in high density areas like Long Island. There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9-percent increase from 4,764 in 2020. more

By Roksana Amid | 3/23/23

Courtney Callahan, Nosh’s founder, far left; former Glen Cove mayor Tim Tenke; Linda Eastman, Nosh’s head of operations; and Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton joined forces to help families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Nosh has been a vital resource in the community for three years.

Nosh remains a vital resource

The early stages of the coronavirus pandemic were a time of uncertainty and fear. High unemployment resulted in hunger among adults and children alike. Limited access to school nutrition programs created a frightening scenario for many families. more

By Roksana Amid | 3/23/23

Vacant storefronts in the city’s commercial district might be required to register on the city’s website. Property owners are conflicted about the potential online database, saying they don’t want any additional fees.

Vacant stores may soon have to register

In the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic, much of the state was put on hold. People were asked to avoid crowds and limit their travel, and governments issued stay-at-home orders. The streets of Glen Cove were eerily quiet throughout much of the lockdown, leaving many of the city’s businesses hanging by a thread. more

By Roksana Amid | 2/23/23

Hosts Vince Wilforkv and Sunny Anderson joined John Zozzaro and Angelo Competiello to celebrate the duo’s win. Competiello showed off the Yum-Bardi Trophy while standing alongside judges Ian Rapoport and Chef Eddie Jackson

City’s chef competes in ‘Tailgate Takedown’

On Jan. 4, a crowd of 40 people gathered at Downtown Café, eagerly watching “Tailgate Takedown,” an hour-long collaboration between the NFL and Food Network. The national spotlight showcased Glen Cove’s John Zozzaro and colleague Angelo Competiello from New Jersey, both of whom are avid food and sports enthusiasts. The duo was contracted to keep the episode’s ending a secret, which kept their friends and family on the edge of their seats before the winners were announced. more

By Roksana Amid | 2/9/23

The North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s new president, Constanza Pinilla, the first woman to lead the organization, and current President Ever Padilla attended a holiday gala at which notable chamber members were recognized.

Hispanic Chamber elects its first woman president

The North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will begin a new era as it rings in the new year, with Constanza Pinilla becoming the organization’s first woman president. more

By Roksana Amid | 12/22/22