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February 9: Performances, Sports Night

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 …

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Photo of the Day: 'Souper Bowl' Champs at Gribbin

Youngsters collect food for donation to pantry.

Students at Gribbin Elementary School recently held their own “Souper Bowl.” However, the goal was not to amass touchdowns, but rather food for those less fortunate. Coordinated by school social worker Kristin Brosnan, the school-wide drive encouraged Gribbin students to collect cans of soup and other non-perishable items for donation to a local food pantry. Souper Bowl is a national effort to capitalize on the hype created around the NFL’s Super Bowl by mobilizing youngsters to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities. Pictured here are some Gribbin students displaying the food collected by them and their classmates.

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School Board Votes to Protect Members on Lawsuit

Assistant superintendent challenges tenure withdrawal.

The Glen Cove school board voted Thursday to provide a legal defense and indemnify its members arising from a lawsuit filed against the board by Assistant Superintendent Shari Camhi. Attorney Neil M. Block, partner in the law firm Ingerman Smith LLP,  said the board’s unanimous 7-0 vote was in support of resolutions protecting its members as individuals. Block said the district had previously revoked Camhi’s tenure and that her lawsuit filed in State Supreme Court in Nassau County was a challenge to that action. Camhi, the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and technology, could not be reached immediately for comment. Thursday's board meeting lasted just a few minutes, though preceded by an executive session. According to…

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Communication Arts Student Returns to School

Grad recounts her path to success.

Students in Chris Barry’s Communication Arts Academy at Glen Cove High School recently welcomed an old friend back to impart some professional wisdom to students enrolled in the program. Samantha Renison, a Glen Cove TV graduate and member of the Glen Cove High School Class of 2004, who is now a media buyer for the Wieden+Kennedy advertising agency in New York City, shared some of her insight with students. Samantha spoke about the college and career paths she took to get to where she is today. “I wanted to be the next Katie Couric. I really love the communication field and love every aspect of it,” said Samantha, who translated her desire to be a broadcaster into more behind the scenes success in the media market. “Mr. Barry taught me to …

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Jan.31: Library Movie and Girls Basketball

5 things to know or do today in Glen Cove.

Good morning, Glen Cove! 1. It's movie night at the Glen Cove Public Library, with "Larry Crowne" at 6 p.m. 2. The North Shore-LIJ Medical System, including Glen Cove Hospital, offers advice on avoiding the flu. 3. Watch for our report on crimes nearby, coming up at 1 p.m. 4. Glen Cove girls basketball hosts Lynbrook tonight at 7:15. 5. SEPTA meets tonight at 7 at the high school.

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4 Named to SUNY Deans' Lists

Czerniawski, Trainor, Pilla and Gaglione are recognized.

Four Glen Cove students have been named to the fall dean's list at State University of New York schools. They are: Amanda Czerniawski, whose major is  psychology at SUNY New Paltz. Ashley Trainor, whose major is  history at SUNY New Paltz. Kristine Pilla, whose major is  English at SUNY New Paltz. Robert Gaglione at SUNY Geneseo. Information provided by ReadMedia.

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Week in Review: Parking Restrictions, School Budget

This week’s hot topics in Glen Cove.

Miss anything this week? We’ve got all the top stories right here: 1. Jack's Shack recently celebrated its grand opening and induction into the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce. Click here to see the story in photos. 2. Forest Books, a long-standing independent bookstore, has proven it can survive through the toughest of times. 3. Carol Waldman, executive director of Glen Cove Senior Center, is Glen Cove Patch’s first “Greatest Person.” Learn more about this extraordinary woman here. 4. The 2012-2013 preliminary budget draft was an item of discussion at the Glen Cove Board of Education meeting at Landing Elementary School Monday. Click here to see what the board members and community had to say. 5. The Glen Cove City Council decided to table …

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School Board Preps Budget Discussion

The Glen Cove Board of Education is looking to cut up to $1.5 million to meet the New York State tax cap.

The 2012-2013 preliminary budget draft was an item of discussion at the Glen Cove Board of Education meeting at Landing Elementary School Monday. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Laria announced that the board will have to find up to $1.5 million in cuts to comply with New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo's tax cap, a 2 percent limit on tax levy increases by municipal governments and public school districts. Should the levy increase over 2 percent, the budget would require a 60 percent approval by the voters of the city. Meanwhile, the spending cuts are required as a result of increased pension and healthcare costs, as mandated by New York State. The board will hold a series of meetings on the budget throughout the process, which will culminate on …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Jan. 26: Sports Night, Teen Drivers, Patch Places

Here's a look at what's happening in Glen Cove today.

1. Gribbin Grade 2 Sports Night is tonight at 7 p.m.  2. Yesterday, we featured Glen Cove Senior Center Executive Director Carol Waldman as Glen Cove Patch’s first “Greatest Person.” Click here to read her story. 3. Glen Cove Weather Report: Expect considerable cloudiness and occasional rain showers in the afternoon with a high of 41. 4. “10 Deadly Teen Driver Mistakes,” a workshop for teens and parents, will be presented at the Glen Cove Public Library at 7 p.m. 5. Own a business in Glen Cove? Claim your free listing in Patch Places to better promote your business and inform readers.

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