Volume XXIV No. 49 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 8/11/15 75C The Debate Police Department National Night Out The Glen Cove Police Department Not to Debate hosted their 9th annual National Night By Kevin C. Horton Out on August 4, 2015. This important The Debate not to debate has been event underscores the vital relationship brewing for almost two weeks now between the police department and and as of press time, Tony Gallo has Glen Cove residents to create safer continued to refuse to debate Reggie neighborhoods and community unity. Spinello for the Republican ticket The Reverend Craig Wright of the September 10 primary. Calvary AME Church was recognized as The proposal of the debate came the 2015 National Night Out honoree for from incumbent Mayor Spinello but his outstanding dedication to the youth Gallo insisted that the debate should of Glen Cove. The festivities included Imani takes Mayor Spinello for a mock be held after the primary. a special performance of the National ride in a Glen Cove Police cruiser. In a letter sent to Spinello, Gallo Anthem performed by Sabrina Ali, said, “I understand that you would emergency vehicle demonstrations, tours prefer to debate before the primary. of the Glen Cove Police Department, As you know, primary debates are safety demonstrations, music, food and typically forums for members of the refreshments. Many local community same party to persuade that party’s groups and businesses supported voters that they best represent their National Night Out including the Glen ideals and priorities. Debates among Cove PBA, Mayor Spinello, Glen Cove Youth Bureau, Glen Cove Volunteer Madeline Singas, Mary Stanco @ Laffey Vittorio’s Pizza, Tokyo Sushi, Subway, candidates from different parties tend Fine Homes, Downtown Café, Astoria Stop & Shop, King Kullen, Staples, to take place just prior to the general Fire Department and EMS, Glen Cove D.P.W., the Glen Cove Library, the Glen Bank, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Humana, Valley Sports, Ralph’s Italian election.” Cove Animal Rescue, The Regency Ices, Pasquale Cervasio, The Nicholas Spinello has been tapped by not Cove Boys and Girls Club, Glen Cove Housing Authority, S.A.F.E. Inc., Glen @ Glen Cove, Cove Deli, Glen Cove Pedone Foundation, The Bulley Proof only the Republican Party but also Bagel Café, Franks Beverage, Allison’s Project, Nassau County Girl Scouts the Democratic Party of Glen Cove. Cove Chamber of Commerce, Glen Cove B.I.D., Glen Cove Senior Center, Glen Party To Go, Risa’s Smiley Time Troop#1243’s Jessica Bellomo, Dr. Spinello requested that Gallo debate Kiddie Parties, Amalfi Pizza, Delicious Maxine Mayreis – Foundation for him for the primary election. Cove Child Day Care, Assemblyman Charles Lavine, Legislator Delia Deriggi- Pizza, Dominik Pizza, Forest Pizza, La Wellness Professionals, and Michael Spinello responded, “Glen Cove Famiglia Pizza, Sal’s Pizza, Vito’s Pizza, McGrady Music. Republican voters will go to the polls Whitton, acting Nassau County D.A. to choose me, the endorsed candidate of the duly elected Republican Committee, or you, an insurgent candidate who refuses to accept the Party Committee’s decision.” “Hollywood Cowboy” Day A Success! Spinello noted that in 3½ years as a City Councilman, Gallo haven’t offered a single item for inclusion on Glen Head’s own movie star Will the City Council’s agenda. “You have Hutchins, of TV’s “Sugarfoot” fame, voted to approve virtually everything was the highlight of “Hollywood that I’ve proposed, with very few Cowboy” Day at the Glen Cove Adult exceptions. My administration is Day Program last Thursday, July 30th. about accomplishments, and your This event was held in celebration of the campaign positions are just empty program’s 30th year of service to Nassau rhetoric. And that is why I believe you County’s frail elderly seniors and their are ducking a debate. Enough time caregiving families. Many arrived in full has passed so that you’ve now got a Western regalia to commemorate the day. record in City Government that can Cowboy Will, now 85 and handsome as be examined. And on examination of ever, was accompanied by his lovely wife that record, it’s clear that you cannot Babs, resplendent in cowgirl gear and point to a single accomplishment.” fabulous fringe, and the event was opened by a musical performance by Jeff Sorg, DEBATE continued page 3 continued on page 2 From left to right: Lisa Craig, Bill Mozer, Charles Von Schmidt, Babs Hutchins, Will Hutchins, Jeff Sorg (photo by Geri Reichgut) Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of August 11, 2015 Mayor Reggie Spinello Receives ‘The Jersey Four’ Tribute At Glen Two Top Endorsements - Cove Downtown Sounds The Glen Cove PBA and the Long The music of Frankie Valli and The Improvement District and the City of Four Seasons will be featured when Glen Cove join forces to bring Downtown The Jersey Four perform on week eight Sounds to the Village Square at the Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO of the 2015 Downtown Sounds Concert intersection of Glen and Bridge Streets. The following release was sent for the Office of the Mayor of Glen Cove. Series at the Village Square Plaza in This annual outdoor concert series, publication… Our support for your campaign is based Glen Cove on Aug. 21 at 7:30 pm. This which is free to the public, is designed to Touting Glen Cove Mayor Reggie on your record and your commitment popular tribute band has received critical use music as a promotional tool to boost Spinello’ s commitment to public service, to working families.” In addition, the acclaim for their authentic portrayal of the local economy. The weekly concerts public safety, quality of life issues, organization also said, “We are confident the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of typically bring 600-1,000 people to the and his support for working families, that you share with us a common vision Famers. city’s streets, which increases patronage both the Glen Cove Police Benevolent about the future of Long Island. Good The long-running hit musical “Jersey of local businesses including many Association (PBA) and the Long Island jobs with decent pay and benefits are the Boys” has introduced the music of The area restaurants. The event has grown Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, have basis of a stable middle class lifestyle. Four Seasons to a new generation and substantially since its debut in 1997 and endorsed the incumbent Mayor for re- That is something we can achieve the legendary ‘60s group is still touring the city now closes School Street due to election. together.” today. Jersey Four pays homage to this the overflow crowds. According to Sgt. David Leon, “I am grateful for the strong popular band with their unique vocals and Presenting sponsors for Downtown President of the Glen Cove PBA, “The endorsements from the Glen Cove PBA fabulous stage show. They wear authentic Sounds 2015 are Bethpage Federal Glen Cove PBA has chosen to endorse and the Long Island Federation of Labor, costumes, play Fender-Stratocaster and Credit Union and Garvies Point. Other current Mayor Reggie Spinello for AFL- CIO, as their support validates Gibson Firebird and Thunderbird guitars sponsors include American Community Mayor of the City of Glen Cove in my administration’s achievements in and use Fender Amplifiers just like the Bank, North Shore-LIJ Glen Cove the upcoming 2015 election. Since focusing on the priorities that matter iconic group. They also eschew the use Hospital, North Coast Subaru, Kimco becoming Mayor, Reggie Spinello has most to the people of Glen Cove,” said of pre-recorded music and lip synching Realty, American Paving & Masonry made public safety and quality of life a Mayor Reggie Spinello. “In just over 20 to keep the experience as real as it can Corp., Bridge Marine, The Downtown top priority in this City. He has worked months, we have aggressively tackled get. Cafe and The Glen Cove Printery. closely with the Police Department and issues like illegal housing, negotiated The Jersey Four takes audience Media partner is The SUNY College at has always provided the tools needed to an important contract with the CSEA members on a journey from early Four Old Westbury, OWWR Old Westbury Police this great City. He has spent time that benefits all parties, hired new police Seasons’ number-one hits through Web Radio (www.owwrny.org) and riding along on patrol with us to observe officers and resurrected important public Frankie Valli’s solo career right up to the OWTV Old Westbury Television. and understand what we deal with on safety task forces for crime prevention present day. This means they span over Host Joe Manfredi will be streaming a daily basis. No mayor has done this and ensuring the safety of our senior 50 years of music with “Sherry,” “Big the concerts live on www.ustream.tv; since I've been a Police Officer in Glen citizens. I look forward to maintaining Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Walk Like keyword: OWWRNY. Free parking for Cove. “ our aggressive momentum in the areas a Man” and “Who Loves You” just some Downtown Sounds is available at the In a letter signed by John R. Durso, of fiscal management, quality of life of the timeless classics they perform. nearby municipal garage. In the case of President and Roger Clayman, Executive issues, business growth and development The Vocal Group Hall of Fame declared rain, the advertised acts will perform at Director of the Long Island Federation and giving our residents great programs The Four Seasons the most popular rock the Wunsch Arts Center at R.M.