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Protestors from the bipartisan nonprofit group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 chanted and jeered at Santos as he exited the courthouse.
Another plea of not guilty from Santos
Wearing bright red shoes and a self-satisfied smirk, U.S. Rep. George Santos left the Central Islip Courthouse on Friday with a positive vibe unusual for someone facing the possibility of over 20 … more
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Helen Kotzky has been volunteering with the League of Women Voters since 2018. As part of her responsibilities, she visits North Shore communities to help register eligible voters at events.
League of Women Voters protects democracy, educates
Election season is a time when you’ll see canvassers at your door, lots of political literature in your mailbox, robocalls, text messages and campaign videos spilling across social media. As … more
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William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The dual history of Quakers and abolition
The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Workers from Galvin Bros built the culvert, which brings Crescent Beach closer to reopening for swimming.
Will Crescent Beach open this summer?
On warm, calm summer days, Glen Cove beaches beckon visitors with serene beauty — but for 10 years, the city’s Crescent Beach has been closed due to bacterial contaminants found in the … more
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Tom Suozzi, who won the special election in the 3rd Congressional District on Feb. 13, ran a campaign that some Republicans have said they admire and might emulate.
Suozzi’s win: examining the voting dynamics
This is the first in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. Democrat Tom … more
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The property owner at 115 Glen St. has been leasing 16 parking spaces to the Glen Cove Senior Center, which could lose access to them if the property is sold to a new developer.
Glen Cove Senior Center may lose nearby parking lot
For Ruth Yuen, the Glen Cove Senior Center is more than just a place to pass the time — it’s a vital retreat where she finds companionship, engagement and support. Despite the challenge … more
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Although residents living in the North Shore enjoy a variety of local beaches, they haven’t been able to go to Crescent Beach since 2009 because of contaminants.
Starting big push for clean truck standards
To protect the delicate ecosystems on the North Shore and the quality of life, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine and other elected officials have been encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency and the … more
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Amanda Fisk, artist in residence at the Glen Cove Public Library, helped design the preliminary concept of the mural.
Honoring veterans through art and education
The sound of plastic bottle caps echoed in the community room of the Glen Cove Library Saturday morning as volunteers sifted through eight, five-gallon buckets, filled to the brim, to offer their … more
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Glen Cove High School Senior Phoebe George hosted a panel after the school’s production of ‘The Laramie Project,’ a play about the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old University of Wyoming student. With George were Dennis Shepard, Matthew’s father, on a laptop Zoom call, Jared Ross, Marsha Silverman, Kayla Hogan and an English teacher at the high school, Rebecca Goldaper.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s transgender ban debated in Glen Cove
Rebecca Goldaper remembers standing in front of her mirror in 2021, wearing a short green skirt with yellow flowers that she had bought on Amazon. In that moment, she took her first step to becoming … more
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