Thursday, February 9, 2012
Own a business in Glen Cove? Claim your free Patch listing to better promote your business and inform readers.
When Glen Cove Patch launched two years ago, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses in order to collect information for our directory. Now, almost two years later, Patch Places is an area of our Web site where users can find descriptions, hours and accepted payment methods for hot spots around town. All users can add events taking place at local spots, rate the business on a scale of one to five stars, or write a review. But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. Owners, or managers, should search for their business listing and select "Claim It!" (located underneath the photo) in order to make updates to the page. A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information and proof of …
Five things to know or do today.
Mother Goose Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Glen Cove Public Library and runs for 30 minutes. Children aged 18 months to 30 months welcome. Get your advance tickets for tomorrow night's Comedy Night at All Saints Regional Catholic School. Save $5 with a ticket and see comedian Ryan Reiss perform. Refreshments will be available. Watch out for coverage of the Glen Cove Senior Center's tea party with Friends Academy later today. See the double-billed Step Afrika! and Black Violin at 7 p.m. at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Greenvale. The two acts combine for a celebration of the African art form of stepping as well as the fusion of classical and hip hop music by two Apollo-winning violinists. Sports Night for Gribbin …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Legis. DeRiggi-Whitton criticizes LIPA's communication in wake of Tropical Storm Irene; examines preparedness in lieu of shift to new supplier in 2014.
As a first step in evaluating the county's readiness for another emergency like Tropical Storm Irene, county legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton met with a district manager for the Long Island Power Authority last month and is scheduled to meet with the county's Office of Emergency Management this week, her office said. "It was simply unacceptable that residents in the 18th LD [legislative district] were out of power for a week because of a tropical storm," DeRiggi-Whitton said in a press release. The legislator, who is the ranking member on the legislature's towns, villages and cities committee, met with LIPA district manager Lauren Brookmeyer on January 23 to review the company's preparedness and was added to a special emergency contact …
Outgoing chief honored by mayor and others for leadership of department over last two years.
More than 250 people gathered at the Waterview Club in Bayville on January 14 for the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department's annual installation dinner, where mayor Ralph Suozzi swore in a new chief and slate of officers. Ex-chief Anthony Tripp welcomed incoming chief Rodni Leftwich, who was installed along with first assistant chief Joseph Solomito, Jr., second assistant chief Philip Grella, Jr., third assistant chief Robert Marino, recording secretary Thomas Kenary, corresponding secretary William Bastavanos and treasurer Gilbert Tanaka. Suozzi was joined in praising Tripp's service by state senator Carl Marcellino, assemblyman Charles Lavine, Nassau County executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay town councilwoman Beth Faughnan.
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Glen Cove City Hall
9 Glen St, Glen Cove, NY
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The following information was supplied by the City of Glen Cove Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate a conviction.
The Glen Cove Police Department has declined to provide the names of the arrested. The City of Glen Cove Police Department reported the following arrests from Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2012.
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City of Glen Cove - Police Department
1 Bridge St, Glen Cove, NY
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Five things to know or do today.
Make an appointment to get checked out at Glen Cove Hospital's upcoming free heart health screening. The screening will be offered Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are recommended but not required. Children aged 2 1/2 and 3 are invited to Glen Cove Public Library's toddler storytime at 10:30 a.m. "Puffin Adventures," a fun and educational film about the endangered seabird, is showing at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The film runs 30 minutes and is intended for young viewers. Make a scrapbook for your Valentine this year at Glen Cove Public Library at 7 p.m. Community Gospel Church holds bible study today at 7:30 p.m.
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Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY
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Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY
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Community Gospel Church
28 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY
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Glen Cove Hospital
St Andrews Ln, Glen Cove, NY
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Name some of your favorites and we'll make a Spotify playlist for you to enjoy.
What's Valentine's Day without appropriate music? A box of chocolates, some flowers and fine food will get you just so far. We want to know what your favorite romantic song is. Tell us and we'll add it to Spotify to create a romantic playlist, which we'll share with you on Valentine's Day. What's your favorite? Is it something by Norah Jones or Frank Sinatra? The Beatles or Beyonce? Marvin Gaye or Mariah Carey? Tell us in the comments and we'll start working on the list.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Local residents among huge crowds who turn out for Super Bowl parade.
Glen Cove residents were among the hundreds of thousands who turned out Tuesday to cheer on the New York Giants at their Super Bowl victory parade. They lined the streets of the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan tossed footballs to their favorite players, danced salsa steps, waved signs and cheered mightily as the NFL champs rode to City Hall where they were awarded keys to the city. "It was awesome, we saw all the players we like: Tuck, Manning holding the trophy, Ballard. it was a good time to celebrate the Giants victory," said John Macchione from Glen Cove. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other dignitaries joined the parade and City Hall festivities before the Giants left for another party at MetLife Stadium…
Glen Cove Hospital program founded 15 years ago for treatment of patients with both mental health disorders and substance abuse issues set stage for changes throughout state.
Marc DeRicco, assistant director for community psychiatry and substance abuse services at Glen Cove Hospital, was awarded Nassau County’s 2011 Outstanding Work in Integrative Care Provider of the Year Award, according to a hospital press release. DeRicco was honored for "providing the highest quality integrated care for mental health and chemical dependency disorders," and for running a program that has become a model for others in the county, the release stated. DeRicco said he and his staff started the program in 1996 as a way to address a population that was not being served. "If someone had psychiatric and substance abuse problems, they often were not admitted," DeRicco said of the programs available at the time. Those providing …
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Glen Cove Hospital
St Andrews Ln, Glen Cove, NY
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Page One Restaurant, 90 School Street
Jonathan Kroppmann and Jessica Corallo perform at the Page One Thursday night Acoustic Open Mic, January 26, 2012
Pam Robinson
4:49 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
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