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A commuter ferry service operated in 2017, when Penn Station was undergoing repairs, but the boats ran at less than one-third capacity.

Is there a future for the city’s ferry service?

The long-delayed plan to launch a commuter ferry service from Glen Cove’s multimillion-dollar terminal has hit another roadblock, with city officials fearing a potential federal grant clawback … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/26/24

As the city grapples with the challenge of conserving water, it is planning major infrastructure projects aimed at securing a stable and sustainable water supply for future summers.

City confronts a water shortage

As summer temperatures soar, Glen Cove faces the dual challenge of maintaining lush green lawns and managing its water supply. The city recently lifted strict water restrictions put in place to … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/19/24

The Glen Cove Police Department received $1.1 million from the state Glen to purchase advanced law enforcement technology and equipment. Lieutenant Brian Miller, Deputy Chief Christopher Ortiz, Detective Lieutenant John Nagle, Governor Kathy Hochul and Detective Theodore Karousos met in Glen Cove to celebrate the decreased crime rate in the state.

Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/19/24

The Downtown Sounds concert series kicked off with the music of the Dance Mechanics.

Downtown Sounds hits all the right notes in Glen Cove

Downtown Sounds has brought music, laughter, and family fun to Glen Cove, becoming a staple of Friday nights. What began in 1997 as a revitalization effort by the Glen Cove Business Improvement … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/12/24

Governor Kathy Hochul, left, joined Bruce Stillman, president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, to inspect the ongoing construction of the new Pancreatic Center of Excellence.

$15 million state grant supports Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/12/24

City’s residential rehab program is launched

Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, chair of the Glen Cove Community Development Agency, announced the launch of the Residential Rehabilitation Program, coordinated by the Glen Cove CDA and supported by the … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/5/24

Ruben Martinez and Mark LaRocca are both set to graduate from Glen Cove High School and begin their service in the US military. Martinez will join the Marines, while LaRocca has enlisted in the Navy.

Glen Cove seniors awarded scholarships

As the very first recipient of the Tribute and Honor Foundation’s Legacy Award, Korean War veteran Bernard Farnan exemplifies service, resilience, and community to an inspirational degree. It … more

Jenna Stanco | 7/5/24

Vietnam War veteran Howard Stillwagon, left, was sworn in as commander of James E. Donohue Veterans of Foreign War Post 347 on Monday by former Commander Henryk Nowicki.

Howard Stillwagon takes command of VFW Post 347

In a ceremony on Monday marked by reverence and pride, Vietnam War veteran Howard Stillwagon was sworn in as commander of Glen Cove’s James E. Donohue Veterans of Foreign War Post 347, … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/5/24

Thanks to the kindness and effort of Lisa Cohn and other volunteers at Living Water for Women, Barone — yes, that’s her above — turned her life around.

Lavine offers a helping hand to women in need

State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine is organizing a fundraiser for Living Water for Women, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women who have experienced incarceration or struggled with drug … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/5/24

Kim Keiserman wins Democratic Primary for State Senate by a landslide

Kim Keiserman has secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary with 73 percent of the vote. A Port Washington resident and passionate school district advocate, … more

By Roksana Amid | 6/26/24

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