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Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, above, proudly led the way in Glen Cove’s Memorial Day Parade.

Glen Cove prepares for Memorial Day Observances honoring war dead

The Memorial Day observances in Glen Cove will return this year with a renewed focus on remembrance, as city officials, veterans and community leaders prepare to honor those who died in military … more

By Roksana Amid | 5/1/26

Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck received a proclamation on behalf of the city during the April 16 ceremony at Glen Cove City Hall recognizing the city as a Suicide Awareness and Remembrance City.

Glen Cove Earns National Recognition for Veteran Suicide Awareness Efforts

The City of Glen Cove has been recognized as the first municipality in the nation to formally acknowledge the veteran suicide crisis as a designated Suicide Awareness and Remembrance City, officials … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/24/26

Holocaust survivors and their descendants lit candles to honor those killed by the Nazis.

Holocaust Memorial Center Hosts Yom HaShoah Event Featuring Survivor Bertha Strauss

The last time Bertha Strauss saw her mother, she was given a simple instruction: Take care of your brother. She was 6 years old. “I remember being smuggled out of the camp in a truck,” Strauss … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/17/26

State Senator Jack Martins, who has represented New York State's 7th Senate District since 2023, in addition to previously serving in the role from 2011 to 2016, announced on Friday that he would not seek reelection this year.

State Sen. Jack Martins will not run for re-election; Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz to run on Republican ticket

Republican state Sen. Jack Martins will not seek re-election, according to Republican officials on Friday. Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz announces his candidacy for the seat. … more

4/13/26

A narrow stream winds toward Glen Cove’s Crescent Beach, long identified as a source of bacterial runoff.

Crescent Beach set to reopen after 17‑year closure

 On warm summer afternoons in the 1960s, Roberta Cerassi would ride her bike down to Crescent Beach, an inflatable raft under her arm, and spend hours in the calm, shallow water of … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/12/26

Nicholas Damiano, left, and Josh Mirsky are both neurodivergent. The flag symbolizes a step toward inclusivity in the state.

Glen Cove marks neurodiversity acceptance month with flag raising at Village Square

For Marisa Damiano, advocacy began at home. Her son, Nicholas, now a second-grader at Deasy School, once struggled to express himself socially, despite understanding everything around him. He … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/12/26

The Long Island Association held its annual What’s New In Washington panel on March 16. U.S. Representatives Andrew Garbarino, far left, and Nick LaLota, LIA Acting President and CEO Stacey Sikes, and Representatives Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi discussed several issues.

Long Island lawmakers debate economy, immigration at LIA “What’s New in Washington” Panel

ction in the Middle East and a domestic economy that swings up and down as the price of oil steadily rises, Long Island’s congressional delegation took part in a spirited but congenial debate of … more

ROSKANA AMID, JEFFREY BESSEN & CAROLYN JAMES | 3/27/26

The rising cost of fuel has consumers adjusting their budgets.

Gas prices climb in Glen Cove as global tensions impact local costs

Antonio Mazilu, owner of Scoop N Fruit in downtown Glen Cove, has recently been relying on a gas-powered generator to keep his ice cream inventory from melting. High winds Monday night knocked down a … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/22/26

Mike LiPetri, a former New York State assemblyman, is challenging U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi.

NRCC adds LiPetri to “MAGA Majority” program

The National Republican Congressional Committee has named former New York State Assemblyman Mike LiPetri to "MAGA Majority." more

By Roksana Amid | 3/20/26

Mike LiPetri, left, a former New York State assemblyman, is challenging U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, who represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District.

National Republican Congressional Committee adds Mike LiPetri to “MAGA Majority” program targeting Tom Suozzi's seat

The National Republican Congressional Committee has named former New York State Assemblyman Mike LiPetri to a new initiative aimed at boosting Republican candidates in competitive congressional … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/17/26

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