________________ GLEN COVE _______________ We know the way. Successfully navigating the assessment system HERALDfor nearly 30 years. Gazette THE LEADER IN PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION Sign up today. It only takes seconds. Now playing: Coding comes Apply online at 18/21 itc FG mptrg.com/herald or call 516.479.9176 Short film showcase easy for G.C. kids Hablamos Español Demi Condensed Page 15 Page 6 Maidenbaum Property Tax ReductionPage Group,xx LLC 483 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 Vol. 28 No. 13 MARCH 28 - APRIl 3, 2019 $1.00 1016640 MB_99945_NassHerald_3x3Note_KnowTheWay.indd 1 Lawmakers 3/15/19 9:49 AM seek help for small business By lAURA lANE hardship, for renovations or for [email protected] job retention and creation. The accounts could also be used Members of the State Senate when the governor deems that a unanimously voted in favor of natural disaster warrants assis- two bills on March 7 that could, tance from the federal govern- if passed by the Assembly and ment. signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Steve Warshaw, a local real assist small business owners. estate broker and the president One bill would allow small busi- of the Gold Coast nesses to create tax- Business Associa- deferred savings tion, said he is a accounts for specific saver. He supports business needs. The the savings accounts other would estab- and is gratified that lish a Small Busi- they are being con- ness Crime Preven- sidered. “The legisla- Adrienne Daley/Herald Gazette tion Services Pro- tors are starting to gram. Both bills are get the idea that Fat Tuesday fun currently in commit- their constituents Max Martinez, 7, left, and his brother, Cole, 5, joined other children at the Glen Cove Library who tee in the Assembly, are tapped out,” War- celebrate Mardis Gras in style by making masks. More photos, Page 9. and are expected to James Gaughran shaw said. “If you pass. spur a business on, “Small businesses you make a neigh- are the lifeblood of a vibrant borhood better.” community,” said Sen. James He mentioned the recent suc- Gaughran, a Democrat from cess of Patchogue’s revitaliza- Glen Cove seniors see Huntington. “These initiatives tion. Small businesses, legisla- will make it easier for them to tors and the town worked togeth- thrive and provide a public safe- er, he said. Warshaw added that themselves in documentary ty program.” he hoped that a similar plan could move North Shore’s small Tax-deferred savings accounts businesses forward. pared for, took part in and held. “All my life, I’ve been part By MIKE CoNN The first bill would allow Ryan Schlotter, the president reflected on a speed-dating event [email protected] of a team,” Loring recalled her businesses to contribute to tax- of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich for people 70 and older. The film saying, “and as of today I’m just deferred savings accounts from Chamber of Commerce and a co- More than 180 senior citizens focused on what it means to fall another old lady in the world, which money could be with- owner of Oyster Bay Brewing gathered at the Glen Cove in love later in life, and how alone.” drawn during times of economic CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Senior Center on March 21 for a important relationships are as Shortly after that, Loring’s cinematic look into an often- we age. 78-year-old uncle moved into a overlooked topic: the romantic Director Steven Loring, of senior residential community, lives of people in their age Brooklyn, said he was inspired group. to make the 79-minute documen- after living on his own for much “The Age of Love,” a docu- tary by two people in his life — of his life. There he met an mentary, followed a group of his mother and uncle. After his 80-year-old woman with whom seniors in upstate Rochester father died, his mother told him he developed a romantic rela- several years ago as they pre- she had no idea what her future CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 2 Communities voice concerns on Orchard By MIKE CONN being so close to Sea Cliff, the village’s administrator, said that he generally could not be reached for comment. [email protected] officials have been among the most vocal supports the project, as the “area could Wenk also said that the MTA and in regards to their concerns. use some investment in infrastructure.” Department of Transportation have As preparations for the potential revi- Sea Cliff Mayor Ed Lieberman said He sited empty fields on the sides of Sea announced that they support the project. talization of the Orchard neighborhood his concerns lie in the area of the safety Cliff Avenue as well as a need for more During its meeting on March 26, the in Glen Cove continue to move forward, and welfare of pedestrians and drivers housing in the area as primary reasons Glen Cove City Council voted 5 to 1 to several surrounding communities and in the area. Sea Cliff for his support. adopt the outline proposed by Nelson, outside governmental agencies have pro- already experiences issues Much like Lieberman, Pope & Voorhis. The firm will now move vided the city with comments. with traffic, he said, Kennedy hopes that the forward with preparing a general envi- The area, designated a Brownfield because of Glen Cove’s t appears that city can address pedestrian ronmental impact statement draft, Opportunity Area, encompasses the Garvies and Villa projects. [Glen Cove] safety when planning for which will provide full details on the Orchard, Cedar Swamp Road, the Sea He said that he fears that I the developments. He said effect developments will have on the Cliff Avenue industrial corridor and the the BOA project could Mayor Tenke is that he would like to see an area. The draft will be presented to the Glen Street Long Island Rail Road Sta- result in even more traffic increase in the size of side- city in May, and a public hearing about tion. The revitalization plan seeks to in the area, increasing the taking a very walks, which would make the future of the Orchard will be held in March 28, 2019 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2019 — GLEN COVE March 28, define how the area could be improved likelihood of car accidents steady, sober it easier for the area to June. and offer developers recommendations and thus potentially endan- accommodate more pedes- On the morning after the meeting, to do so that are supported by the com- gering drivers and pedes- approach to trians and cyclists. Tenke said that he also shared the traffic munity. trians alike. Kennedy said that he is concerns. “The last thing that [resi- In late January, environmental plan- Lieberman said he has this proposed generally content with the dents] want is a high level of traffic ning firm Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, the not yet come to a conclu- development. way the city has advanced going through there,” he said. He city’s chief consultant on the BOA, sion on how he feels about the project so far. “It explained that Nelson, Pope & Voorhis developed an outline for the project and the project, and wants to appears that [Glen Cove] will be conducting an overall traffic sent it to the city. In accordance with the address potential environ- BRUCE KENNEDY Mayor Tenke is taking a study for the BOA. In the future, pro- New York State Department of Environ- mental issues that could Village Administrator, very steady, sober approach spective developers will also have to con- mental Conservation’s State Environ- result from the develop- Sea Cliff to this proposed develop- duct traffic studies around the specific mental Quality Review Act, the city sent ments, as well as exactly ment,” he said. area of the BOA where their develop- that outline to the Village of Sea Cliff what types of develop- According to Glen Cove ment may take hold. and the Town of Oyster Bay at the end ments will be in the area, such as manu- CDA grant writer and administrator Tenke also said that he is optimistic of January. The New York Department facturing or retail. Jocelyn Wenk, the Town of Oyster Bay about BOA’s future. “It’s an area that has of Transportation and MTA were also While he acknowledged that the deci- submitted several lengthy comments, been for the most part overlooked, and contacted. All parties were invited to sion is within the city’s jurisdiction, including issues regarding traffic and now the light is shining on it,” he said. provide comments on the project, all of Lieberman said that communities such the preservation of “suburban commu- which the city received by March 8. as Sea Cliff should be kept in mind. nity character.” Despite multiple phone Alyssa Seidman also contributed to this With the southern portion of the BOA Bruce Kennedy, Sea Cliff’s village calls, representatives from the town story. 87 Forest Avenue, Glen Cove NY 11542 • (516) 271-4629 THEMAXChallenge.com • @THEMAXCHALLENGE 1028342 Sounds of Downtown Sounds to continue 3 By LAURA LANE us,” she said. “Last year we had crowds. 2019 HERALD GAZETTE — March 28, GLEN COVE [email protected] And it was packed as far as you could see.” People come from all over to enjoy the Like other Glen Covians, Delia DeRiggi- concerts, she added, from both Long Island Whitton has enjoyed the outdoor concerts, and Manhattan. “When the city decided to fondly called the Downtown Sounds, since take away the $25,000 I spoke to the Down- its inception in 2010. The legislator was as town Committee and they decided that upset as those she serves by the city’s deci- they didn’t want to shorten the concert sion that it would no longer be able to sup- series and wanted to keep it professional.” port the concert series due to budget Holman said she was nervous that the restraints.