Vol XXV Issue 42 Jun 30 2016
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Volume XXV No. 42 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 6/30/16 75C Glen Cove’s Class of 2016 Graduates In what was a culmination of four years of hard work and dedication, the senior class at Glen Cove High School graduated in front of friends, family and members of the community during the annual commencement exercises on June 25. Visitors cheered as the Class of 2016 marched onto the field, as the high school band performed “Pomp and Circumstance.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna and Principal Antonio Santana thanked the students for their hard work and commitment to excellence during their time in the Glen Cove City School District. Santana reflected on the last time he spoke at a graduation, which was at his own high school ceremony as class president in 1989. His remarks focused on success, the same topic he spoke about to his own class all those years ago. “Success is not measured in the things you accumulate cars, money, jewelry, but it was measured in the worth you gain as a human being,” Santana said. “Success is not labeled in titles, it’s labeled in good deeds.” Students posed for pictures following the commencement. continued on page 14 Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs at the Co-op The Roslyn-Trinity Cooperative Day mastered many skills including their School was thrilled to host a five week auditory listening skills which are critical AileyDance Kids Residency Program to school success. under the auspices of Ailey Arts In The finale of the five week session Education & Community Programs. was learning about the work of world Each week children in our 3 and renowned choreographer, Alvin Ailey 4-year old classesenthusiastically took and dancing joyfully to Alvin Ailey’s their places and began following the classic masterpiece, Revelations. movements of Ailey Arts In Education The children and faculty eagerly look Teaching Artist, Ms. Jessica St. Vil. forward to AileyDanceKids Residency They combined their actions to lively Program returning to the Co-op again West African music while learning about next year. the instruments which made the sounds For more information about the they were hearing. The wonderful dance Roslyn-Trinity Co-op, visit our website activities strengthened the children’s fine roslyntrinityco-op.org or call 516-621- and gross motor development, balance, 3380. coordination and flexibility. Through this multi-sensory program, the children Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of June 30, 2016 Finley Students Visit Boston The group arrived at the New England Aquarium around 9 a.m. and enjoyed visiting the exhibitions and viewing an IMAX movie about the Galapagos Islands. After the aquarium, they made their way to the Prudential Center for lunch and onto the Duck Boats for a tour of Boston, with students getting to drive the boats on the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival Announces Charles River. After the boat trip, they assembled at Faneuil Hall for a group photo. 2016 Concert Series Featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Students then had the opportunity to buy souvenirs as they explored Quincy Market. The day concluded with dinner at the Hard Rock Café, conveniently located across Series includes Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, Beatles, the street from Quincy Market. The group was all smiles as they rolled into the Elvis, Rod Stewart, Finley Horseshoe around 11 p.m. Dave Matthews Tributes, and performances from local faith groups. Kickoff July 3rd at 7:30 pm with Salute to America Morgan Park Summer Music Festival kicks off its 57th season on July 3rd with a very fitting patriotic “Salute to America” and ends August 28th with the Second Annual Folk Festival. Headlining the festival is Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary! This is going to be a great season!! Every year our second concert is devoted to the winners of our young performers’ competition from the North Shore of Nassau County, and our new addition of the members of the Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, who earlier this year performed for Pope Francis in Rome. This is a great opportunity to see tomorrow’s stars perform today. We will also be celebrating Sinatra at 100 and will pay tribute to “The King” Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Rod Stewart and Dave Photo Caption: Finley Middle School students traveled to Boston on June 3. Photo courtesy Matthews. of the Glen Cove City School District New this year is our “Praise Music” concert, featuring the musical talent and diversity that is found in the many houses of worship in Glen Cove. We are Community Reminder: City of Glen Cove and Nassau fortunate to have such diversity within our small community and this concert is County Real Estate Tax Deadlines a great opportunity to share in the rich traditions of our religious and spiritual institutions. The City of Glen Cove would like to remind residents that City and County tax deadlines are fast approaching. The second half of the City of Glen Cove real Please remember taxpayer money is not requested nor received to bring this high estate taxes are due June 1st, 2016 and are payable without penalty until July caliber festival to you year after year. Volunteers, private contributions from 10th, 2016. The second half of County real estate taxes are due July 1st, 2016 people like you and concert sponsors continue to be the lifeblood of this free and are payable without penalty until August 20th, 2016. Payment instructions concert series. can be found on the payment stub which was mailed to your household. If residents have any questions or concerns regarding real estate tax deadlines or So come on down to Morgan Park and enjoy a wonderful evening of musical payment instructions, please contact the City of Glen Cove Finance Department entertainment under the stars. Bring a blanket or chairs and picnic if you wish. Tax Office at 516-676-2355 or visit their offices in City Hall at 9 Glen Street, Children are welcome. Morgan Park is located on Germaine Street at the end Glen Cove, NY 11542. of Landing Road in Glen Cove. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove. For further information, call (516) 671-0017. Email us at [email protected], visitwww. morganparkmusic.org or find us on Facebook at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. Assault with knife in Glen Cove At approximately 5:26 A.M. on June 24th the Glen Cove Police responded to an assault which occurred at 39 Cedar Swamp Road in Glen Cove. Det. Lt. John Nagle said, "Upon police arrival a 26 year old victim was discovered in the driveway suffering from stab wounds to both arms, chest and abdomen. The victim was transported to the hospital for his injuries and police arrested 24 year old Pantro Reyes of Glen Cove at the scene and charged him with Assault 1st degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The victim was admitted to the hospital in critical condition and is undergoing surgery for his injuries. The defendant will be arraigned on June 25th in First District Court in Hempstead." The Gold Coast Gazette 57 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (USPS008886)(ISSN10651748) Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gold Coast Gazette, 57 Glen St. Glen Cove, NY 11542. Entered as second class paid postage at the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival will open its 57th Season on Sunday, July 3 with the Post Office at Sea Cliff N.Y. Concert Pops of Long Island performing a Salute to America. The show, which is free to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening Published weekly on Thursday by KCH Publications Inc. 57 Glen St., of musical entertainment under the stars. Glen Cove NY 11542. Phone (516) 671-2360. Price per copy is 75 cents. Week of June 30, 2016 Gold Coast Gazette Page 3 Annual Inspection for Sea Cliff Fire Department By Carol Griffin Enterprise Hose Co. 48.70% and Engine 2016 Morgan Park and Hose Company with 57.91%. At 6 p.m. sharp the Sea Cliff Fire Alarm Percentage of Members in Line, Hook & went off announcing the department’s Ladder Co. 100%, Engine and Hose Co. Summer Music Festival annual inspection at the firehouse. 93.34%, Enterprise Hose Co. 77.52% TH There was a good turnout of both the and Fire Medic Unit 887.50%. Best THE 57 SEASON firefighters, medics and local residents. Appearing Company was won by the The Chief Andrew Davies welcomed Fire Medic Unit. FREE Concerts in the Park, Sundays at 7:30 pm everyone and Trustee Peter Hayes thanked the volunteers on behalf of the Twenty one members of the Department Village as Mayor Bruce Kennedy was received merit pins for attending 75% unable to attend. Sea Cliff and local of all functions in 2009. Jon Bunce was chiefs did a thorough inspection of the honored with the Charles T. Theurer members in line and the fire equipment. Award presented by Theurer’s grandson The Hook & Ladder Company walked Ted Kopczynski for exemplary service to off with two of the three major awards the Fire Medic Unit. and the Medic took the third. After the formal ceremony, everyone Awards were as follows: Percentage was invited upstairs in the firehouse for of the Year 2009, Hook and Ladder Co. a celebration. with 61.35%; Fire Medic Unit 45.94%; SPONSORED BY DATES In Memory of July 3 - Salute to America John S.