Rebuilding In Morgan Park

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Rebuilding In Morgan Park

Historic Glen Cove gazebo comes back to life

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the roof was raised on the Morgan Park gazebo, completing the second phase of the project to rebuild the city’s landmark that was destroyed last summer. The roof was attached to the new steel columns that were put in place in late November.

The city is using the original blueprints to rebuild the gazebo, originally erected in 1932. The only difference between the new structure and the original is the steel supports, which should prevent a future collapse.

The steel columns were erected in late November. Photos by Jill Nossa

The entire structure came down during a July 18 thunderstorm as a result of a “microburst,” leaving the park bare of its 80-year-old monument and the community devoid of its own piece of personal history. At the time, Mayor Ralph V. Suozzi assured the people of Glen Cove that the structure would be rebuilt, and donations began arriving almost immediately to help with the process. The project comes with an estimated cost of $70,700, though with the $10,000 deductible that the city is responsible for, plus about $5,000 in donations, the city may be saved the burden of payment.

The crew is working to get the structure completed as soon as possible, weather permitting, and at this point, everything except for the painting and plastering is expected to be completed by Christmas.

News

Music On The Harbor

Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:00

The stage, built last year, is situated right on the beach.

Sea Cliff Beach was packed on Saturday, June 1, when the Music on the Harbor series kicked off with the annual benefit for the Sea Cliff Fire Department. While volunteers from the department served up hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill, beachgoers enjoyed music from local bands Kingfisher, Live Stock and Chickenhead. Expect free live music at the beach every Friday night throughout the summer, weather permitting.

10th Annual ‘Cooking For A Cure’ Hits $700,000

Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00

Proceeds donated in memory of Glen Cove’s Joe Mansi

The 10th Annual Cooking for a Cure event to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) touched the hearts of community members. Not only did the dinner help reach the $700,000 mark for funds raised through local charity events for diabetes research, but this year’s proceeds were donate to the DRI in loving memory of Glen Cover Joe Mansi, who sadly passed away this year at age 77.

Sports

Speedy’s Corner

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Midget Boys

The Bulls won their second game of the season with a 14-7 effort against the Lugnuts. Ryan Annuziato was 3-for-3 with two homers and five RBI. Matt Babal was also 3-for-3 with two RBI. Gavin Conway was 2-for-3 for the Bulls.The Hot Rods outlasted the Bees, 13-8, with the two teams combining for 35 hits, including seven extra-base hits.

Week 8 Round-Up

The Glen Cove Two Knights continued their lacrosse season by travelling to play a tough Port Washington Blue team on Sunday, June 2. This would be the last official game of the PAL program and the Knights were hungry to show the skills that they’ve developed over the six-game season.