Snowflakes Fall on Sea Cliff Tree Lighting
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Volume XXIII No. 15 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 12/12/13 75C Sea Cliff Burglary Snowflakes Fall on Sea Cliff Tree Lighting The Third Squad is investigating a Burglary that occurred in Sea Cliff on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 12:18 A.M. According to detectives, a 79 year old female was asleep at her residence on Glen Cove Avenue when she was awakened by the sound of footsteps in the home. As she entered the kitchen she observed two unknown male sub- jects wearing hooded sweatshirts. The victim screamed and the subjects fled the residence through the back door. Responding officers recovered a pocketbook and some power tools belonging to the victim outside the residence. Further investigation deter- mined entry was made through base- ment doors and proceeds included a wallet containing an undetermined amount of U.S. currency and a com- puter attachment. No injuries were re- ported and there is no further descrip- tion of the subjects. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. Attempted Murder Arrest On December 11 the Glen Cove Police arrested John Lembo (47) Above: Chris Rice plays the guitar while Sue Giordano sings and emcee John Canning stands by. and charged him with two counts of Below: The snow puts a smile on everyone’s face. (photos by Carol Griffin) Attempted Murder 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree and Criminal Use of a Firearm in the First degree. By Carol Griffin The original incident occurred on A light dusting of snowflakes creat- July 12th 2012 at 246 Glen Street in ed the feeling of an old fashioned winter Glen Cove. At that time the defendant wonderland at this year's tree lighting was alleged to have used a handgun in Sea Cliff. Musical entertainment came and fired multiple shots at two victims from a group of young carolers, Sue at that location. One of the victims Giordano and guitarist Chris Rice. John was shot in the neck causing extensive Canning once again was the emcee and internal injuries. According to Lieu- local pastors Kirkland Watkins and Da- tenant Nagle, “The defendant left the vid Collins read about Christmas from area immediately after the incident Scripture. Earlier in the day, volunteers and could not be located.” Glen Cove did a great job setting up John Burns Detective Chris Albin investigated the Green with microphones and electric- case with the NY/NJ- U.S. Marshalls ity for the performances. Refreshments Fugitive Task Force. Detective Albin served inside Village Hall after the tree arrested the defendant on December lighting were donated by local business- 11th in Brooklyn NY. The defendant es. All in all, everyone did a great job to will be arraigned today in First Dis- make the event memorable. trict Court in Hempstead. Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of December 12, 2013 Fire Department Announces Passage of LOSAP Extension Annual Mutual Concerns The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire De- school trainings , parades and drills, as Christmas Dinner partment is happy to announce that the well as community events. It is used as Length Of Service Awards Program a recruitment tool as a way of attracting Come Meet Neighbors and (LOSAP) Referendum that was held on new members with an incentive to join Tuesday December 10th, passed with as they will get a “pension”, if you will, Join the Spirit of the Season! flying colors. The referendum was to ex- when they reach age 65. It is used as tend the total years of service credit that a retention tool to keep members active each firefighter is allowed to receive from for a longer period of time as they will The Mutual Concerns Committee together with 25 years to 35 years. The LOSAP pro- add credits to their bank of service years. Sherlock Homes Realty is sponsoring the 19th Annual gram was adapted into New York State The program allows each member to re- Christmas Dinner which will again be held on Christmas law back in the mid 1980’s. It is used to ceive $20.00 per month for every year of day, Wednesday, December 25th from Noon to 2pm at compensate the volunteer firefighters of service they get credit for up to a maxi- the Sea Cliff United Methodist Church on Downing and New York State for their service. It was mum of 35 years of service. Carpenter Avenues. considered a proactive approach to keep- The Officers and Members of the Terry Sciubba of Sherlock Homes started this dinner ing volunteers active and also to enlist Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department 19 years ago so that people who didn’t have family near- new membership. Glen Cove adapted a would like to thank all of the residents of by could enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner with friends local law that started the program when Glen Cove who participated in our refer- and neighbors. Through the years, more and more peo- Donald DeRiggi was Mayor of Glen endum vote. ple have joined this festive occasion. They look forward Cove in the late 1980’s Applicants to become a firefighter to this dinner and entertainment every Christmas. It has The LOSAP program is used in the are always welcome. Stop down to Fire become a wonderful holiday tradition. fire service as a recruitment and reten- Headquarters at any time to get an appli- All are Welcome. Admission is free. We encourage, tion tool. To receive credit for a year, cation . Volunteers are always wanted. but do not require reservations. We will provide trans- the member would have to attend and Have a safe and happy holiday season. portation if needed. For reservations, please call Sherlock participate in fire calls, meetings, fire Homes Realty at 516-671-1717 and let them know if you need transportation. Sea Cliff Landmark’s Holiday Party By Carol Griffin offered to donate $500 to start the ball rolling. The restoration will be around Glen Cove Youth Bureau presents… A delightful Landmark's Holiday $3,500 or less said Leslie Guerci. Do- Party was held on December 6 at the nations can be mailed to the Sea Cliff YOUTH, NEWS & VIEWS Landmark home of Rob and Irene Ken- Landmarks Association PO Box. 69, Sea ney at "The Connor Cottage" on 17th Cliff, New York 11579 Avenue. The home is well-known in Sea Cliff as a detailed model made by the Leslie Guerci explains the "vault light" resto- Glen Cove Youth Bureau helps home's original owner and his son is on ration. The Kennedy's stand alongside. Photo permanent display at the Sea Cliff Village by Carol Griffin Museum. The home was a delight to see keep the Lights On! as the Kenney's have carefully restored By: Sandra Potter terschool”, is a program launched in Oc- the home to its original vintage beauty. tober 2000 by the Afterschool Alliance, Notable was an original fireplace and the On Thursday, October 17th, the Glen a nonprofit organization dedicated to vintage dark molding. The Kenny's were Cove Youth Bureau joined one million ensuring children have access to qual- most welcoming showing guests around. Americans and more than 7,500 com- ity, and affordable afterschool programs, Despite inclement weather there was a munities nationwide in “Lights on After- provides awareness to the importance of good turnout of people. school”, a celebration of afterschool pro- afterschool programming for children, Landmark President Leslie Guerci grams that keep kids safe, inspire them families and communities. thanked the Kenney's for hosting the par- to learn and help working families. The Glen Cove Youth Bureau pro- ty and spoke about a restoration Land- Participants from the Carol A. vides afterschool programming, year mark's wants to do on Sea Cliff Avenue Sucharski Youth Center after school pro- round recreational activities, youth em- of a cast iron and cast glass illuminated gram and Glen Cove After 3 enjoyed an ployment, mentoring and family ser- "vault light" in the sidewalk in front of afternoon of arts and crafts, pumpkin vices. For more information about the Sherlock Homes on Sea Cliff Avenue. painting, caricature art, cookie decorat- Youth Bureau contact us at 671-4600. Initially these were installed to bring ing, and refreshments. Special thanks light into basements of buildings before to students from the Community Ac- electricity. Landmarks is raising funds tion Using Student Empowerment Class to restore this piece of antiquity. Terry (C.A.U.S.E) for vol- Sciubba owner of Sherlock Homes has unteering and the following commu- nity organizations and individuals for The Gold Coast Gazette their generous spon- 57 Glen Street, sorship of activities: Glen Cove, NY 11542 Rotary Club of Glen (USPS008886)(ISSN10651748) Cove, Glen Cove Li- Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gold Coast Gazette, 57 Glen ons Club, Glen Cove St. Glen Cove, NY 11542. Entered as second class paid postage at the Chamber of Com- Post Office at Sea Cliff N.Y. merce, Paul Beeber, and Long Island Published weekly on Thursday by KCH Publications Inc. 57 Glen St., Cares. Glen Cove NY 11542. Phone (516) 671-2360. Price per copy is 75 cents. “Lights on Af- Week of December 12, 2013 Gold Coast Gazette Page 3 Kindness from the Heart At a luncheon celebrating the Fif- tieth Anniversary of the founding of the Nassau County Women's Division of The Salvation Army, all attending were touched by a wonderful gift of love.