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…
Here's a chance to share your photos of the Giants championship victory.
In case you hadn't heard, the New York Giants won the NFL championship Sunday night after defeating the New England Patriots, 21-17. While New England natives were out rioting [video], Giants fans were busy celebrating, collecting their championship gear and getting ready for Tuesday's parade in New York City. To continue the celebration, we're giving Giants' fans a forum to post their photos from the championship celebration. Have photos from a Super Bowl Party? Heading into the city for the parade? Post all of your photos here!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Are you ready to party or are you going to avoid the whole thing?
People are rushing about, buying snacks and other food for Super Bowl parties. Others are making plans to head out to local bars or restaurants to cheer on the New York Giants. What are you planning? Is there too much hype? Or are you ready to join the festivities? And if you're a Jets fan, what are you doing?
5 things to know or do today.
1. The Board of Education is holding a special meeting at 6:30 tonight at Thayer House. 2. Businesses and organizations are invited to claim their Patch listings. If you're in our directory and have a job opening, let us know. We'll add it to our weekly story about hiring. 3. Youngsters in grades 2-4 are invited to a reading and discussio of Grandfather's Gold Watch at 4:15 p.m. at the Glen Cove Public Library. 4. If you didn't read it yesterday, check out our report on Glen Cove Hospital's Heart Health fair. 5. It's sports night at two schools tonight at 7, Gribbin Grade 2 and Landing Grade 4.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Unseasonal warmth brings out golfers.
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Saturday, January 28
Sure, it's January but the weather was decent enough Saturday for a couple of golfers to get in some practice at the Glen Cove Golf Course. This was taken from the balcony at Soundview of Glen Cove. Sunday is expected to be just as warm by midday.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Oyster Bay honors Canadian who broke the NHL's color line in 1958.
Hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree, the first black man to play in the National Hockey League, was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay last week. Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto proclaimed Jan. 18, as ‘Willie O’Ree Day’ in the Town of Oyster Bay, to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of O'Ree's breaking of the color barrier in the NHL. On Jan. 18, 1958, while playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens, O’Ree became the first black man to play in the NHL. At the time, O'Ree's entree into the NHL was an extraordinary event that paved the way for future players of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. A quarter century would pass before another black man played for an NHL team. O'Ree played in only two games, in 1958, before …
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Oyster Bay Ice Skating Rink
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
This week’s hot topics in Glen Cove.
Miss anything this week? We’ve got all the top stories right here: 1. The village of Sea Cliff, local officials and clergy gathered to speak out against the recent, racist graffiti at St. Boniface Church – one of the targets of vandalism – on Monday. 2. Local athlete Richie Maccarone is looking forward to another season on the C.W. Post baseball team. 3. The City of Glen Cove celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a march and uplifting ceremony at the Wunsch Arts Center. 4. The School for Language & Communication Development on Glen Cove Avenue was evacuated on Wednesday when strong fumes deriving from a basement boiler were detected. 5. It appears Sea Cliff residents are not the only victims of recent bias incidents, as multiple …
We're live blogging during the NFC title game. Join us and be part of the excitement.
It could be a memorable Sunday for the New York Giants. If they defeat the San Francisco 49ers in The NFC title game, Big Blue will be making their fourth trip to the Super Bowl. The Giants' trip to San Francisco has the potential to be exciting and we want you to join us in all the fun. We'll be live blogging the game in real time Sunday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Massapequa Patch Local Editor Edward Robinson will be leading discussion in the comment section below. We want to hear from you too. Weigh in with your comments and let's see if New York is heading for something super.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Which local spots are showing the big game on Sunday? Check out our list.
Whether you are Big Blue-obsessed, or just a casual gridiron fan, football fever is all around. Good thing there are several local bars and restaurants showing the big game, which kicks off Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Here are our picks in alphabetical order: 1. Downtown Cafe, 4 School Street: The Downtown is having food and drink specials on Sunday. Enjoy $6 small pizzas, $6 wings, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 imported bottles and $3 tap pints. Co-owner Frank Basile will be there, who is often known for arranging football activities at the bar. 2. Kornerstone Publik House, 70 Landing Road: The Kornerstone is a spot for the community to get together, "as in the living room," says co-owner Brian Borawski. If the sounds of, "Yeah!" and "Let's Go!" …
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Puerto Vallarta
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The Downtown Cafe
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Stango's Restaurant
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Kornerstone Publik House
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Page One Restaurant Cabaret
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Here's a look at what's happening in Glen Cove today and throughout the weekend.
1. Get the shovels ready, Glen Cove, because snow could be on the way. According to weather.com, snow showers may develop after midnight tonight. We are expecting 1-2 inches of snow on Saturday with a high of 34. This would be the first accumulating snowfall since the historic October snowstorm. 2. Join Joy Oddo for music, dance, games and more to exercise the muscles and the mind with your little one, ages 18 months to 4 years, at the Glen Cove Public Library. Program begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. 3. Today is the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Jack’s Shack in Glen Head. Stay tuned for coverage. 4. Big Red Sports: Glen Cove air rifle takes on Chaminade @ home, 4:15 p.m. Glen Cove boys basketball is @ Floral Park, 4:45 p.…
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Glen Cove Public Library
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Glen Cove High School
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Tara Conry
8:16 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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