Celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2014, the Preschool Children of Harbor Child Care at Glen Head, Celebrated Earth Day by Planting a Tree in Memory of Dr
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Volume XXIII No. 35 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 4/24/14 75C Community Mourns DiLeo Celebrating Earth Day On April 22, 2014, the preschool children of Harbor Child Care at Glen Head, celebrated Earth Day by planting a tree in memory of Dr. John “Jack” Burke. Dr. Burke was a resident of Glen Cove for thirty years, residing on Mor- gan’s Island. He was well known in the community and was honored because his daughter (Jennifer Bullock, Assistant Direc- tor) and grandson (Kae- den Bullock, student) are a part of the Harbor Child Care Glen Head fam- The City of Glen Cove is mourn- ily. Country Club Florist ing the loss of prominent business- was so generous as to man and Glen Cove City Councilman donate a beautiful flow- Nicholas DiLeo who passed away on ering cherry tree for this Monday at the age of 56. occasion. Phyllis Basso, Mr. DiLeo served on the Glen Director of Harbor Child Cove City Council since 2006 on the Care at Glen Head was Democratic ticket and most recently so generous to have a was re-elected to his seat now serving plaque made by A+ Signs under a Republican regime. in Glen Head in his name. The Glen Cove City posted the The children enjoyed the loss on the city web site Tuesday experience and learned am with a message from Glen Cove so much about the impor- Mayor Reginald A. Spinello, “We are tance of Earth Day. all deeply saddened and our hearts are heavy with the untimely passing of Councilman Nicholas DiLeo. Glen Budget Hearing - Sea Cliff Taxes to Remain Flat Cove has lost a good friend, a great leader and one of its favorite sons… On Monday night, Mayor Bruce out was mostly as the result of unfunded value. These water company properties Nick was a City Council member Kennedy presented a 2014-2015 budget mandates. The Mayor stated, “88% of caused a significant increase in the over- since 2006 and was always the voice proposal for Sea Cliff that would keep the increase in this year’s tax levy is due all assessed value of Sea Cliff properties. of calm and reason when dealing with the property tax burden of residents at to costs that we have no control over. This turns out to be good news for all the the complex issues confronting our virtually the same dollar amount as last Pension costs are up by 28%, state retire- other property tax payers in the village City. Nick always put family first. year, while commercial property owners ment costs are up 22%, and workman’s as it reduces their tax burden. Before beginning any conversation, would see a slight decrease. compensation costs are up 12%. Despite Mayor Kennedy stated that despite Nick would ask, ‘How’s the fam- In a detailed PowerPoint presenta- these outrageous increases, the Board of all the facts and figures “All our residents ily?’ His family was the center of his tion, the Mayor outlined all the Village’s Trustees and I worked hard to deliver a really care about is what effect this bud- universe and true source of pride and anticipated expenses, expected revenues, fiscally prudent budget that maintains get have on their tax bill.” He went on to pleasure to him.” property assessments, and the associated extraordinary village services while still illustrate that a residential property that In memory of Mr. DiLeo the tax rates for residential and commercial controlling expenses.” has an assessed value of $625,000 will American flags were flown at half properties. The overall budget will in- The proposed budget stayed within see a total increase of $3.41 this year and mast throughout the city. crease just under $145,000 this year the 2% property tax cap with $22,000 to a commercial property of the same value DiLEO continued on page 15 which Kennedy thoughtfully pointed spare. The Mayor point out that a reas- will see a $23.78 decrease this year. sessment of the village evidenced an During the public statement por- average 4% increase in property values. tion of the hearing, resident Phil Cuomo Of particular interest were two proper- praised the Mayor and Board of Trustees ties owned by New York American Wa- for their work, dedication and financial ter Company, which were reassessed by acumen in preparing a balanced budget. a division of New York State (ORPTS), At the conclusion of the public hearing, that had substantial increases in assessed the budget was unanimously adopted. Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of April 24, 2014 Friends Academy juniors host ‘seniors’ for a night out Glen Cove seniors kick up their heels at Junior Senior Citizen Prom It was a meeting of generations when the junior class at Friends Academy hosted the seniors of the Glen Cove Senior Citi- zen Center at its 5th Annual “Junior Se- nior Citizens Prom.” The yearly event originated as a way for juniors to be able to involve themselves in the community and work together as a class. “The purpose of the prom was to connect the two generations in our com- munity, learn our similarities and enjoy each other’s company,” remarked junior Cameron Hellerman, who organized the set up crew and coordinated decorations. “And most importantly, to allow our local seniors to have a night out with friends – and dance!” And dance they did, with each other. Nearly the entire Junior class, roughly 85, decorated their dining hall, greeted seniors, donated and served a sumptuous meal and prepared playlists especially for their elder guests. “Almost everyone in the class played a role at the event,” said class advisor Sara Pozzi. “Whether it was greeting our guests, taking their coats, mingling and serving during the dinner hour, performing at the event or helping clean up following the dinner- dance, the students were able to learn what they themselves are able to do in terms of planning an event, which is very which was an aspect I was not expecting, said Hellerman. Reilly. “They were all so lively and meaningful to the wider community,” but was extremely exciting and reward- “I personally got to know a senior named brought something to the dance that you Pozzi added. ing to see.” Betty,” said Reilly. “She was in her late could not buy,” she added. Junior Morgan Reilly, who helped orga- In addition to the playlist of songs pre- 90’s, and at first, I thought she was going “It was my favorite school event to date,” nized the event, was struck by how well pared and D.J.’d by Friends students, to want to sit down most of the night and finished Hellerman. the seniors and juniors meshed. “By the the seniors were treated to performances just talk. However, after talking with her end of the night, everyone was friends by the Gospel Choir and individual stu- for about ten minutes, she pulled me up Friends Academy is guided by its Quak- with one another, regardless of age, dent musicians. But the dancing took the on the dance floor and danced with me er heritage and the principles of integ- cake. “They dance better than we can!” for the majority of the time!” rity, simplicity, patience, moderation and Both juniors will always remember the a peaceful resolution of conflict. 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