HERALD________________ GLEN COVE _______________ Gazette That ‘singular sensation’ Derby day Chef shares at the Madison Theatre at the Mansion his secrets Page 17 Page 11 Page 24 VOL. 28 NO. 19 MAY 9-15, 2019 $1.00 A senator rides the rails Gaughran is pushing for more trains for LIRR commuters By ALYSSA SEIDMAN commuters firsthand what the [email protected] railroad should do to improve service. The comments will be For the past few weeks, State compiled and presented to LIRR Sen. Jim Gaughran has been President Phillip Eng later this spending quality time on the year. Gaughran added that the Long Island Rail information would Road, riding to and provide the rail- from local stations, road with some talking to constitu- art of the guidance on how to ents on the plat- spend new capital forms and trains P issue is this funding included and asking for [branch] is one in the state budget. their input on how The 2019-20 bud- the railroad’s ser- of the older parts get, which was vice should be signed by Gov. improved. of the railroad Andrew Cuomo on Since late April, system. Once April 1, includes Gaughran, a Demo- legislation to over- Tab Hauser/Herald Gazette crat from North- it’s electrified, haul the Metropoli- CHEF PAT MARONE, of the Regency, served up samples of a special pasta dish. port, has visited tan Transportation stations on both that’s going to Authority. The Sen- the Oyster Bay and dramatically ate-proposed MTA Por t Jef ferson RAIL Act authoriz- Feast for the eyes, and stomach branches of the improve service. es key reforms to LIRR — the two increase transpar- rail lines that run JIM GAUGHRAN ency and trans- Marking 22 years of good eating in Glen Cove through his Senate State senator form operations at district — to solicit the MTA, includ- By ALYSSA SEIDMAN dents a chance to feast on the — nearly 50 local eateries comments from his ing a comprehen- [email protected] best food the community has were represented. Diners commuting constituents by way sive forensic audit of the agency, to offer. were treated to freshly made of a written transit survey, a requirement that MTA leader- Foodies from across the Walking through the gild- salads from Forest Ave Grill, which asks them how often they ship present a 20-year capital North Shore crowded the ed halls of the mansion dur- tuna tartare from the View, take the train, the length of their investment plan every five years, Glen Cove Mansion on Mon- ing Culinary Delights is like cheesy quesadillas from the commute and their overall satis- and mandated public comment day for the Chamber of Com- being a kid in a candy store: Brass Rail in Locust Valley faction with the LIRR. on MTA performance to enhance merce’s annual Culinary It’s hard to know which treat and tiramisu from St. Rocco’s The purpose of the survey, Delights event. For over 20 to sample first. The air was CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Bakery. Gaughran said, is to hear from years, the chamber has sumptuously scented with brought together the best flavors from all over the The chamber created the local restaurants, gourmet world, tempting taste buds event 22 years ago to promote eateries, delicatessens, baker- even before guests took their its members and enhance the ies, chocolatiers, supermar- first bites. health and profitability of kets, spirits purveyors and The evening’s offerings local businesses, explained nutritionists, giving resi- were varied and numerous CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2 May 9, 2019 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2019 — GLEN COVE 9, May The personalized attention to capture your vision is our labor of love to make your dreams come true. From the biggest to the smallest detail, everything is perfected. BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FLORISTRY 58 Glen Head Road Glen Head, NY 11545 Call or Text 516-801-3957 BeautifulFlowersNY.com Photos by Jennifer Lam Photography 1035573 Offering of small plates with big heart 3 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 9, 2019 9, HERALD GAZETTE — May GLEN COVE CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Dr. Maxine Cappel Mayreis, who has chaired Culinary Delights for the past 15 years. “We appreciate the community coming to support the event and give their money to local businesses,” she said. “I thank the restaurants here. They just give of themselves, and with- out them we’d have a whole different character in our town.” The event is more than a chance to delight in the culinary offerings the city has within and beyond its borders. A portion of the night’s proceeds benefit- ed the North Shore Soup Kitchen and two Glen Cove High School seniors, who will receive scholarships from the cham- ber. “We’re like a big family here in Glen Cove,” Mayreis said, “and this event has only grown and marinated for all my life.” City Councilwoman Pamela Panzen- beck — who is partial to the salads from Forest Ave — said the chamber’s hard work results in a wonderful community Photos by Tab Hauser/Herald Gazette event that many residents look forward THE GLEN COVE Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. to. “This gives everyone here an oppor- tunity to taste foods from all of our fab- Sharon Ellenbogen, the director of ulous restaurants,” Panzenbeck said, Culinary Services at the Atria in Glen “and hopefully the restaurants gain Cove, said, “It’s a great way for us to The Gazette’s favorite grub some business.” focus on the techniques we can utilize, Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke — who the creativity we have and the flavors Covering the best-known tasting event in in a soft, steamy bun. sampled a savory pupusa from El we create to make our meals special for Glen Cove has its perks. Here’s a list of ■ Spring salad from Forest Ave Grill Tazumal — said the event offers a pure our residents, their families and visi- must-try items we sampled at the 22nd (170 Forest Ave.). A mix of baby arugula taste of everything the city has to offer. tors. It’s also fun to network and see annual Culinary Delights: He also commended the chamber’s what other restaurants are doing.” and spinach with mixed berries, mango efforts. “They’re promoting their mem- The event was formerly held in the ■ Pupusas from El Tazumal (6 Glen St.). salsa and cranberry goat cheese, fin- bers,” he said, “and having one event dining room of the Regency. Chamber Masa cakes stuffed with gooey cheese ished with a tangy lime, olive oil and that says, ‘You got to see what we have members, Mayreis recalled, pushed the and flavorful stewed beans. Don’t skimp cilantro dressing. in Glen Cove’ is a great way to do it.” tables and chairs against the wall to on the vinegar-based slaw and hot ■ Kombucha from AquaViTea, available “The local people showcase their make way for the vendors. And while sauce that comes on the side for an at Rising Tide Natural Market (42 Forest wares to let the community know what’s the venue has changed — now spanning added kick. available,” Mayreis said. The interac- three large rooms at the Mansion — the Ave.). Refreshing fermented teas in a tion between merchants and consumers event’s philosophy remains the same: ■ Pork buns from the Atria (146 Glen variety of fruity flavors. We recommend helps residents better appreciate where “Eat until you explode, drink until St.). Tender braised pork dressed with elderberry and strawberry sage. their food comes from — and it helps the you’re blind and go home happy,” she pickled veggies is both savory and crisp, chefs, too. said. EVENT CHAIR DR. Maxine Cappel Mayreis, far left, and Tom and Evelyn Bass sampled home- made Italian fare from Vito’s Ristorante. ASHLEY CASALE, NEAR left, sold raffle tickets to Luis and Maria Pina. 4 CRIME WATCH Arrests certificate on Forest Avenue on May 3. ■ Male, 64, of Glen Cove, was arrested ■ Male, 42, of Glen Cove, was arrested for leaving the scene of an auto acci- for seventh-degree criminal possession dent, second-degree aggravated unli- of a controlled substance, unlawful pos- censed operation of a vehicle and oper- session of marijuana and failing to sig- ation of a motor vehicle by an unli- nal on Glen Cove Avenue on May 7. censed driver on Glen Cove Avenue on ■ Female, 28, of Glen Cove, was arrest- May 2. ed for second-degree menacing and an ■ Female, 58, of Glen Cove, was arrest- open Hempstead Court warrant on ed on two counts of fourth-degree crim- Johnson Street on May 4. inal mischief, second-degree aggravat- ed unlicensed operation of a vehicle ■ Female, 26, of Floral Park, was and operation of a motor vehicle by an arrested for second-degree aggravated unlicensed driver on Glen Street on May 9, 2019 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2019 — GLEN COVE 9, May unlicensed operation of a vehicle, oper- April 30. ating an unlicensed motor vehicle on a highway, operation of a motor vehicle ■ Male, 44, of Freeport, was arrested by an unlicensed driver and operating for second-degree criminal contempt a motor vehicle without an inspection on Glen Street on April 30. 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