Mayor Reginald Spinello is pictured with Jobco President Michael Puntillo; Deputy Mayor Barbara Peebles; Glen Cove Community Development Executive Director Myralee Machol; Eric Alexander, executive director of Vision Long Island; Francine Koehler, executive director of the Glen Cove Business Improvement District; Ted Dubicki of North Shore Contracting; a representative of the Panera Bread Corporation; and representatives of Bridgehampton Bank.

The demolition of a former restaurant, considered for many years to be an eyesore in Glen Cove’s downtown business district, signaled the first phase in the construction of the Glen Cove Piazza. On June 19, 2014, Mayor Reginald Spinello joined Jobco Realty and Construction President Michael Puntillo for the first “crack” that will bring down the eyesore and launch the building of a free-standing Panera Bread eatery. Panera Bread will have a drive-through component. This October is the anticipated completion date.

Mayor Reginald Spinello said, “Glen Cove is on the move and rising. This is the first phase of a smart growth development project in our downtown that will bring residents and shoppers to our City’s traditional business district. The entry of a franchise such as Panera Bread sends a positive signal to the retail community that Glen Cove is moving forward with its plans to make Glen Cove a destination location. The project also includes an enhanced village square for public events such as outdoor concerts, holiday celebrations, and special occasions. I am pleased to see that the demolition is being performed by North Shore Contracting, a local business owned by Ted Dubicki.”

The Piazza is a mixed-use development consisting of 110 apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail/commercial space of which approximately 12,000 square feet will be dedicated to the City of Glen Cove for community events in its Village Square. The Piazza project will create an estimated 200 construction jobs and 50 permanent jobs.