Volume XXV No. 43 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 7/7/16 75C July 4th Children’s Bike Parade Attracts Hundreds of Riders A Glen Cove tradition for over 20 years, the Annual Children’s bike parade took place on the morning of July 4 attracting hundreds of residents dresses on decorated bikes to celebrate America’s Independence. It all began when two Glen Cove residents, Cheryl Carmody and Patti Pilla, organized a small informal neighborhood parade with the children who lived in the area of the president’s streets. As it grew in popularity it was quickly moved to the downtown area. It was the perfect day for a bike ride through downtown Glen Cove with several hundred children and their families participating in the City’s annual event. Led by a costumed City Eagle with music by D.J. John Yee, bikes decorated in red, white and blue with kids wearing patriotic tee shirts, bandanas and sparkly accessories, made this traditional bike parade a spectacular vision to see. At the completion of the ride, Mayor Reggie Spinello invited children to join him on stage to sing a melody of patriotic songs while bike parade volunteers and continued on page 2 (photo by Anthony G. Gallego Gill Associates Photography) Local Heroin Dealer Off the Streets Glen Cove Police along with Nassau the entire North Shore area. The joint Narcotics, ATF and Suffolk Police efforts of the Glen Cove Police, the arrested a major heroin dealer who was Nassau County Police Narcotics Unit, supplying heroin to Glen Cove and ATF, and Suffolk PD, resulted in this the surrounding area on June 28. The arrest which will reduce the amount of defendant was arrested in Brooklyn after this poison entering our communities.” an extensive investigation which was The dealer, along with another co- originated after the Glen Cove Crime defendant was arrested on Wednesday by Prevention Unit discovered that the the combined task force after the vehicle dealer was supplying large amounts of they were driving in was pulled over on heroin to Glen Cove and the surrounding Decatur Street in Brooklyn. At the time areas. of her arrest the defendant possessed Glen Cove Det. Lieutenant John Nagle “ This arrest resulted after an intensive Pictured with the drugs seized are, from left investigation which was originated by to right, Detective Eddy Linares, Detective the Glen Cove Crime Prevention Unit. Lieutenant John Nagle, Detective Brian This particular dealer was bringing out Glennon this deadly drug to our community and continued on page 2 Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of July 7, 2016 Healthy Home Tour Identify potentially hazardous products in your home Awaken yourself to the dangers posed by chemicals in common household cleaners. Become an educated consumer and make informed buying decisions about the household chemicals you purchase. FREE REPORT AND INFORMATION. VISIT: www.HealthyHomeNow.info Local Heroin Dealer Off the Streets City of Glen Cove to Recognize continued from cover said, “I Am thoroughly and totally 598 bags of heroin, and approximately disgusted with the people who choose to Musician Richie Cannata with $3,900 in cash. During the car stop the deal this deadly drug to our youth, it’s defendant’s 12 year old sibling was also causing tremendous damage to family’s Street Dedication on July 8th in the vehicle. The suspected dealer, throughout the country, I promise as Chief of Police to do everything within 22 year old Damaris Lee Santana of Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello will host has been such an important part of Glen our power to root out the dealers wherever Brooklyn was charged with Criminal a special street dedication ceremony on Cove’s music heritage that I felt it was they may be that bring heroin and other Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Friday, July 8th at 7:15 p.m. in Glen time for our City to give him a proper illegal substances to our community.” degree, five counts of Criminal Sale of a Cove’s Village Square to pay special thank you,” said Mayor Spinello. “I look Glen Cove Mayor Reginald Spinello Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, recognition to one of the City’s most forward to having Richie, his family and said, “ This is a critical arrest and I am six counts of Criminal Possession of a talented musicians, Richie Cannata. his fans joining us on this very special thankful for the outstanding collaboration Controlled Substance 3rd degree. Jessica Cannata, a multi-talented musician and occasion.” among law and drug enforcement Cales, age 35 of Brooklyn was charged cancer survivor, will have an honorary Richie Cannata is a music producer, officers from Glen Cove, Nassau with Criminal Sale of a Controlled street sign in his name -Richie Cannata multi-instrumentalist, studio owner and Suffolk Counties to aggressively Substance 2nd degree and Criminal Place- that will be placed on a street post and a Long Island Music Hall of Fame pursue heroin drug dealers,” said Mayor Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd on Bridge Street. The sign will appear inductee. Forty years ago Richie wrote Reggie Spinello. “ For the safety of degree. Both defendants were arraigned throughout Glen Cove’s Downtown and performed the song, “New York our community and its young people, in First District Court on Wednesday Sound summer concert series including State of Mind,” with Billy Joel and today the efforts to stop drug trafficking is a June 29. Defendant Santana was held on Mr. Cannata’s August 12th performance people still remember the words and priority for our police department and $150,000 cash bail and defendant Cales with the Lords of 52nd Street. “Richie notes to this classic anthem with great it’s a critical one as each arrest can save was held on $100,000 cash bail. fondness. Glen Cove Police Chief William Whitton the lives of many.” Children’s Bike Parade continued from cover The Gold Coast Gazette cookies to all parade goers and Mayor 57 Glen Street, members of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau Spinello thanked Cheryl Carmody, Glen Cove, NY 11542 served water, lemonade and cookies and the Bike Parade’s Committee – Diane (USPS008886)(ISSN10651748) had kids decorate their own star for a Bruschini, Arlene O’Dell, Cindy Rogers, very special holiday craft. Coleen Spinello, Marcia Travatello, Spiro Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gold Coast Gazette, 57 Glen Winners of the July 4th Bike Decorating Tsirkas, Susan Tripp and Lisa Travatello St. Glen Cove, NY 11542. Entered as second class paid postage at the Contest were Rachel Solomon for Most – along with Matt Grabowski and Glen Post Office at Sea Cliff N.Y. Patriotic, The Werner Family for Most Cove Youth Bureau, Department of Original and the Briones Family for Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Published weekly on Thursday by KCH Publications Inc. 57 Glen St., Best Group prize. Northwell Health Police Department, Auxiliary Police, Glen Cove NY 11542. Phone (516) 671-2360. Price per copy is 75 cents. Glen Cove Hospital provided water and EMS and Volunteer Fire Dept. Week of July 7, 2016 Gold Coast Gazette Page 3 ’ by Kevin Horton Local Residents Graduate from Trinity College On May 22, 2016, the following local residents graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. * Christian J. Curran, of Glen Cove (11542) earned a B.A. in Political Science. * Marisol C. Salaman, of Port Washington (11050) earned a B.A. in English. * Morgan C. Feldman, of Upper Brookville (11545) earned a B.A. in American Studies. Congrats to all!!! See Local Resident In South Pacific Production Jaben, USA, SuperNova Productions and Hammerstein’s earlier Oklahoma!). and The Josephine Foundation present The production won ten Tony Awards, Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH including Best Musical, Best Score and PACIFIC starring Kelsey Gronda of Best Libretto, and it is the only musical Glenwood Landing as Nellie Forbush and production to win Tony Awards in all Paul Fraccalvieri as Emile de Becque. four acting categories. Its original cast Friday July 22 through Saturday July 30 album was the bestselling record of the at the ICC Theatre in Douglaston. 7200- 1940s. 7250 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11362. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $40 for VIP reserved seating. PERFORMANCES Set on a tropical island during World DATES/TIMES:: War II, the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by Friday July 22 at 8pm the realities of war and by their own Saturday July 23 at 2pm prejudices. Beloved songs include "I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy," “Some Saturday July 23 at 8pm Enchanted Evening,” "Younger Than Sunday July 24 at 3pm Springtime," “I’m Gonna Wash That Thursday July 28 at 8pm Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “There Friday July 29 at 8pm is Nothin’ Like a Dame.” Don’t miss this American classic that critics hailed as Saturday July 30 at 2pm “Flawless,” “Gorgeous!” and “Simply Saturday July 30 at 8pm Wonderful!" The original Broadway production composed by Richard Rodgers with A special pre or post show dinner is lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and available Saturdays 7/23 & 7/30 at 5:00 book by Oscar Hammerstein II and PM (add $30 to ticket price) Joshua Logan, enjoyed immense critical A special pre show brunch is available and box-office success, and became on Sunday 7/25 at 1:00 pm. (add $30 to the second-longest running Broadway ticket price) musical to that point (behind Rodgers For Gazette advertising information call 671-2360 Page 4 Gold Coast Gazette Week of July 7, 2016 Young Performers in Concert and Glen Cove High School Select Chorale at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival Sunday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m.