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William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The dual history of Quakers and abolition
The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Workers from Galvin Bros built the culvert, which brings Crescent Beach closer to reopening for swimming.
Will Crescent Beach open this summer?
On warm, calm summer days, Glen Cove beaches beckon visitors with serene beauty — but for 10 years, the city’s Crescent Beach has been closed due to bacterial contaminants found in the … more
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Tom Suozzi, who won the special election in the 3rd Congressional District on Feb. 13, ran a campaign that some Republicans have said they admire and might emulate.
Suozzi’s win: examining the voting dynamics
This is the first in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. Democrat Tom … more
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The property owner at 115 Glen St. has been leasing 16 parking spaces to the Glen Cove Senior Center, which could lose access to them if the property is sold to a new developer.
Glen Cove Senior Center may lose nearby parking lot
For Ruth Yuen, the Glen Cove Senior Center is more than just a place to pass the time — it’s a vital retreat where she finds companionship, engagement and support. Despite the challenge … more
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Although residents living in the North Shore enjoy a variety of local beaches, they haven’t been able to go to Crescent Beach since 2009 because of contaminants.
Starting big push for clean truck standards
To protect the delicate ecosystems on the North Shore and the quality of life, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine and other elected officials have been encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency and the … more
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Amanda Fisk, artist in residence at the Glen Cove Public Library, helped design the preliminary concept of the mural.
Honoring veterans through art and education
The sound of plastic bottle caps echoed in the community room of the Glen Cove Library Saturday morning as volunteers sifted through eight, five-gallon buckets, filled to the brim, to offer their … more
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Glen Cove High School Senior Phoebe George hosted a panel after the school’s production of ‘The Laramie Project,’ a play about the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old University of Wyoming student. With George were Dennis Shepard, Matthew’s father, on a laptop Zoom call, Jared Ross, Marsha Silverman, Kayla Hogan and an English teacher at the high school, Rebecca Goldaper.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s transgender ban debated in Glen Cove
Rebecca Goldaper remembers standing in front of her mirror in 2021, wearing a short green skirt with yellow flowers that she had bought on Amazon. In that moment, she took her first step to becoming … more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection on Thursday, allegedly to protect his family's privacy from the media.
George Santos announces he will not seek re-election following Ethics Committee investigation
Representative George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection following the results of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into the embattled congressman. Santos took to X on … more
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