Volume XXIII No. 29 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 3/13/14 75C Mother & Son Arrested For Verizon Comes to Glen Cove by Samantha Schwarz Multiple Felonies The Glen Cove City Council held a Cove. It asked in return that should resi- away the benefits it offers at any time. public hearing on Tuesday, March 11 at dents ever turn to a new provider, the city Mayor Spinello shifted the focus The Glen Cove Police received Glen Cove City Hall. request the same funding from that en- to Verizon’s prospective agreement. As a frantic call for help from a resident Mayor Spinello called the meet- tity. The potential contract with Verizon, such a large corporation and one trying in the Landing area in Glen Cove at ing to discuss a proposal from Verizon however, asks for much less. to win over residents, Spinello ques- 11:19am on March 11. The police ar- to break Cablevision’s monopoly as the Falk added that Verizon is unwilling tioned why Verizon’s contract proposes rived and spoke to the homeowner at only cable provider to serve Glen Cove to make certain provisions in its contract less than the current one with Cablevi- the scene. for the last 25 years. that Cablevision has long instilled, such sion. Trane did not seem to have a clear The front door to her house had Cablevision attorney Jeff Forchelli as claiming accountability for any prop- answer, yet continued to say that there been forced in and the homeowner told argued that Cablevision has long been a erty damage the company may incur. cannot be a level playing field while Ca- the officers that the persons responsible loyal and reliable provider to the com- “They’re really shortchanging the city blevision monopolizes the city and that were still at the scene. Lieutenant Nagle munity and offers a superior franchise and its residents,” he said. competition will force rates down for the arrested a Glen Cove woman named agreement to that of Verizon. “How He also noted that Verizon provides residents. Laura Purnell age 40, and Detective could this happen to an entity that has benefits to many communities on Long Spinello requested increased grants Glennon arrested her son Jesse Thomas been here for so long? It’s just unfair,” Island that are not to be provided in Glen from Verizon in order to gain coun- age 21. he said. Cove, as per the contract. “The grants cil support. Trane agreed to double the Its alleged that Purnell attempted Vice President of Government Af- they’ve given to other communities sur- original $21,000 proposal to $42,000 in to rob the homeowner minutes earlier fairs for Cablevision Adam Falk felt that passed the ones they’re willing to give grants to the city. on Coles Street in Glen Cove but the the proposed agreement discriminates here.” Verizon denied the accusation. One resident, Mike McMahon, victim was able to get away and man- against his company. “Cablevision is not Cablevision is headquartered on voiced his frustration with Cablevi- aged to get back to her residence in the afraid of Verizon,” Falk said, emphasiz- Long Island, invests in the communities, sion. After calling its service center, he landing area. After the complainant ing that Cablevision welcomes compe- and largely employs locally. was told that the senior discount many returned home, the defendant and her tition. Falk reminded the audience that Verizon Attorney Paul Trane then customers enjoy does not apply to Glen son proceeded to the victims house at Cablevision has been very supportive of took the podium. He scrutinized Glen Cove residents. which time Jesse Thomas kicked the the community. In response to demand, Cove’s contract with Cablevision, saying Brian Pemberton, a resident and Ve- Cablevision was able to offer Public that the language of the contract is con- rizon employee, felt that Verizon FiOS is ARREST continued from page 1 Education Grants to the city of Glen voluted and allows Cablevision to take VERIZON continued from page 1 13 NS Middle School Students Participating in LI Math Fair 2014 writing, and preparing presentations. The following seventh grade students will be participating: Adriana Ganasou- lis, Christine Ramirez, Hanah Leventhal, MATH FAIR continued on page 6 Gold Coast Pictured are the North Shore Middle School students who will be participating in the LI Math Fair. For years, North Shore has received the highest number of Gold Medals of any Long Island School district at the Long Island Math Fair. Article and photos by Shelly Newman Bridal North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY, - 13 seventh and eighth graders from North Shore Middle School will be par- ticipating in the Long Island Math Fair Page 9 2014. The Fair represents a culmination of six months of hard work, researching, Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of March 13, 2014 Montesano To Be Honored McGilloway, Reali and Villafane Appear at The Sea Cliff Republican Club will limited seating, so don’t delay. For res- Sea Cliff Meet the Candidates Night honor New York State Assemblyman ervations, please send checks (payable to Michael Montesano at its Annual Presi- the Sea Cliff Republican Club) to P.O. dent’s Dinner with the Isabel R. Dodd Box 86, Sea Cliff, NY 11579. Journal Award. The event will take place at the ads are also available. Inquire at seacliff- Swan Club on March 27, 2014 starting at [email protected] or call (516)671-9758. 6:00 pm. The cost is $70.00 per person Let’s have a big turnout to honor and which includes cocktail hour with open salute Assemblyman Montesano on this bar, dinner, coffee and dessert! There is special occasion. Left to Right: Kevin McGilloway, Elena Villafane, John Reali Sea Cliff residents turned out for hand opportunity to gain a deep under- the Civic Association’s Annual Meet standing of the issues facing the Village. the Candidates Night on March 6th. During that time, I worked closely with Addressing the audience were Kevin many of the organizations in the Village McGilloway, a first time candidate for and on numerous programs. As a result Village Trustee; Elena Villafane, who is of that experience, I realize that it takes seeking a Trustee seat after serving on commitment and dedication to get the the Board from 2003 to 2008; and John job done. But what I accomplished in Reali who is running for his 7th term as my prior terms is only noteworthy as Village Justice. Current Village Trustees, a testament to my ability to get the job Peter Hayes and Tom Powell did not done. The specific accomplishments are seek re-election. not all that interesting because they have Kevin McGilloway, a 27 year resi- become such an integral part of today’s dent of Sea Cliff, is a current member of Village. It is hard to remember what the the Zoning Board of Appeals and served Village garage looked like in 2003, be- as the Chair for five years. If elected he fore it was renovated, or what the beach will step down from the Zoning Board. area looked like before the boardwalk In his opening remarks, he stated that he was finished. What they do show is that and his wife, Jane raised four daughters I come to you fully versed in the work- in Sea Cliff and both have been active ings of Village government and can hit in school programs. He is also a Board the ground running on day one.” member of the Henry Viscardi School John P. Reali, a 38-year resident (for severely disabled children) and of Sea Cliff has been the Village Jus- Abilities Inc. (for retraining disabled tice since 1990, following 10 years as a adults), both in Albertson. Profession- Village Trustee. Reali is a practicing at- ally, he has used his MBA in Finance and torney and past Director of the Nassau a MS in Computer Science for a success- County Bar Association. In 1994, he re- ful career with Lehman Bros and AXA/ ceived the New York State Bar Associa- Equitable. McGilloway stated: “Over the tion Pro Bono Attorney of the Year for next two years there will be a number of Nassau and Suffolk Counties Award. In Poop important issues to address, from dealing his remarks, Reali stressed his philoso- with a shifting tax base through revising phy of treating everyone who appears 1-800-Dog 1-800-Dog village statues to keep them current. In in his court with the respect and dignity order to effectively deal with these op- that all citizens deserve. Scoopydoo portunities and issues, I commit to you In the question period, Sea Cliff that I will listen to the Sea Cliff popula- resident, Doug Barnaby asked the can- tion and then work with the Mayor, the didates if they would consider the cre- Got Poop? Got other Trustees and Village volunteers to ation of a committee or board to review address those issues and realize the op- actions of Village appointed board mem- portunities.” bers if there is a concern for possible Elena Villafane, a 34-year resident ethics breeches. The Trustee candidates of Sea Cliff, is a practicing attorney and replied that if elected they would con- partner in the Glen Cove law firm of Pol- sider it. All the candidates thanked the lin, Prisco and Villafane. She’s a gradu- Sea Cliff Civic Association for sponsor- The Gold Coast Gazette ate ofUnion University, Albany Law ing the event and, while there are no op- 57 Glen Street, School and the College of Mt.