Operation Wounded Warrior Benefit on October 10

Locust Valley Fire Department Donating All Proceeds

The Locust Valley Fire Department is set to host their second annual Spaghetti Dinner with all proceeds going toward Nassau County Operation Wounded Warrior, a non-profit 501c3 organization formed by members of the Nassau County Fire Department.

The dinner takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the LV firehouse.

Beach Named for First Italian-American Mayor

Mayor Ralph V. Suozzi hosted a beach-naming ceremony in honor of Luke Anthony Mercadante, the first Italian-American mayor of Glen Cove. With the assistance of Brian Mercadante, nephew of Luke, Mayor Suozzi arranged for this formal ceremony to rename the beach at Garvies Point “Mercadante Beach.”

YMCA at Martone Children’s Center Holds Dedication

The YMCA at Glen Cove hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Martone Children’s Center. The new- state-of-the art facility will provide pre-school, after school childcare and day camp programs to over 200 children each day.

The project cost was $2 million. Capital Campaign Chairman Peter Treiber spearheaded fundraising efforts that reached over $1.5 million through private donations and government grants.

Dr. Camhi Presents on ‘21st Century Skills’ in Curriculum

GC Board of Education Hears About Technology

This past summer, various Glen Cove teachers worked on curriculum and staff development projects. “It was all about 21st century skills,” said Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Dr. Shari Camhi. “We concentrated on things like integrating new technology and being global.” Some of the new technology in the schools includes video scanners and recorders, podcasting, Twitter accounts and document cameras for student learning.

Third-grade teacher Ilene Abramson said that her classroom will use the Internet, video, radio and all the technology that is currently available. “We want to correlate our curriculum with what is out there in the world,” she said. Some of the accomplishments gleaned were a more detailed curriculum, the utilization of interdisciplinary approaches and the inclusion of websites and integration of videos in lessons and books.

Suozzi Announces Winners in Home-Buying Lottery

Winners Allowed to Purchase Affordable Homes

Ann Ashmeade of Floral Park stood with tears in her eyes as Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi congratulated her for being a lottery winner in the county’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which gives first-time homebuyers in Nassau County the opportunity to own their own home.

The program calls for the county to purchase and rehabilitate homes that have been foreclosed and then sell them affordably to those who qualify, including first-time homebuyers.

Yatauro Announces Drug Disposal Program

Sept. 12, Glen Cove PD; NCPD Second Precinct; Sixth Precinct

Nassau County Legislator Diane Yatauro of Glen Cove announced a “Drug Disposal Program” on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glen Cove Police Department and local Nassau County Police Precincts.

Legislator Yatauro said, “I urge all residents to go through their medicine cabinets to see if there are any unwanted, expired, unused or illicit drugs and bring them all to any of our drop-off locations.

Mayor Suozzi to Host Annual Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings

Mayor Ralph V. Suozzi has invited Glen Cove residents to participate in the next series of Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings scheduled for this fall. During these meetings, residents will have the opportunity to speak with Mayor Suozzi and the Glen Cove City Council regarding any concerns that they have pertaining to their specific area of the neighborhood. In addition to the mayor, several representatives from various city departments will be present to address concerns and answer questions.

In the past, residents have addressed several issues with the mayor and city council, including missing street signs, signage needing repair, illegal occupancy, overgrowth of foliage, excessive speeding concerns, street maintenance, abandoned homes and litter, among other complaints.

Attention All High School Seniors! $2,500 ‘Future Business Leaders’ Scholarship

Get a head start and get your application from the Chamber Office now! This scholarship is open to any student who resides in the City of Glen Cove and who will be entering their senior year in the fall of 2009, regardless of high school attended. The deadline for applications is October 1. Scholarship funds will be awarded with proof of your college registration letter.

The 2009 scholarship recipient will be awarded on Sunday evening, October 25 at The Celebrate Glen Cove Gala Event with a free ticket for admission. Parents will be offered tickets to attend at a discount from the usual charge by the Chamber.

Mayor Suozzi and Team: ‘More Than 2,009 in 2009’

GC Residents Sign Petitions in Support of Mayor And City Council

Mayor Ralph V. Suozzi announced that he received more than 2,100 petition signatures for re-election as mayor of the City of Glen Cove. Together with his city council team of Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nick DiLeo, Sean Dwyer, Mike Famiglietti, Tony Jimenez and Tim Tenke, Mayor Suozzi is endorsed by the Democratic, Independence, Working Family and Glen Cove Voters parties. In his initial successful bid for mayor in 2005, Mayor Suozzi said he created the independent Glen Cove Voters organization to, “remove political influence from local government and create transparency, accountability, and openness for residents and businesses alike.”

SCO 20th Annual 5K Run to Help The Children September 5

The annual SCO Family of Services Peter Speranza 5K Run to Help the Children is celebrating its 20th year on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Sea Cliff. This 5K race benefits the developmentally disabled and physically challenged children whose lives have been significantly changed with SCO’s help. The 5K Run is named in memory of Peter Speranza, former board member and longtime supporter of SCO. All are invited to join SCO in celebrating this milestone and bring the whole family for a day of fun while supporting a great cause. To help celebrate the 20th Anniversary, there will be games and prizes for all. This will be their best year yet!