Glen Cove, NY, October 7, 2015…Mayor Reggie Spinello announced today that a 60 day review of the City’s new Single Stream Recycling program has found that recycling in Glen Cove has increased by 28 percent. The program, which began on August 3, offered the community a more convenient way to recycle by allowing resident to place ALL of their recyclable materials into one blue recycling bin or use one of their own garbage cans with a Single Stream sticker. “This is great news for the City of Glen Cove and reflective of the outstanding commitment of our residents and the City’s Sanitation team to help make our City greener and reduce the trash being sent to our landfills,” said Mayor Spinello. “Initial reports also show that our MSW (mixed solid waste) disposal has already decreased by a few percentage points. As MSW tonnage varies throughout the year, we will conduct both a six month and annual analysis to best understand the impact to Glen Cove’s bottom line. Since adopting Single Stream Recycling and arming our residents with information, what we have seen in this short time frame is rather fascinating. Our Sanitation team reports that in addition to more day-to-day items being recycled there has been an increase in accepted materials such as more yard waste, plastic playground equipment, outdoor toys and plastic lawn furniture.”

A Beautiful Opportunity to Help Glen Cove Bloom & Grow on Saturday, October 17th

October 2, 2015…Each Spring the City of Glen Cove welcomes the blooming of thousands of pink tulips thanks to the annual pink tulip bulb planting and fall clean-up sponsored by the Glen Cove Beautification Commission and Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S. (Cancer Awareness Resource Education Source). Held annually during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the program was created by the late Terry Petikas, the founder of Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S. Volunteers plant pink tulips each year to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection techniques.

September 25, 2015…  Glen Cove residents were happy to dispose of their dated technology devices, TVs and computers at Glen Cove’s recent E-Waste Collection Day.    Mayor Spinello joined Glen Cove’s Sanitation team to thank residents for their participation.  “Our Sanitation department does a great job in coordinating these special collection events,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello.  “Over 300 residents participated in this program and because TVs and other electronics are no longer picked up curbside, our community looks forward to our bi-annual E-Waste days,” said Doug Poncet, Sanitation Supervisor.  

S.T.O.P. Program Scheduled for October 31

Glen Cove’s next community collection will be for the S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 100 Morris Avenue.  Our S.T.O.P. Program encourages residents to bring old paint (enamel, lead and oil based only, no water or latex based paints), paint thinner, household batteries, automobile batteries, automobile tires, brake and transmission fluid, antifreeze, aerosol cans with contents, air conditioning refrigerants, bug and rodent killers, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, oven cleaner, rug and upholstery cleaner, polish and wood preservatives, pool chemicals, empty barbeque propane tanks, unused flammable liquids, and light bulbs.  No electronics, smoke detectors, fireworks, explosives or medical waste.  Residential waste is not accepted and proof of residency required.

 Photo Caption (L to R): Glen Cove’s E-Waste team Joe Luszynski, Chris Comitino, Alberto Calderon, Adam Sawoch, and Supervisor Douglas Poncet

September 25, 2015… The New York State Comptroller’s office has recently released its Fiscal Stress reports for fiscal 2014. The report for the City of Glen Cove shows that the city moved from “Moderate Fiscal Stress” to “Significant Fiscal Stress”.  In response to the New York State Comptroller’s Fiscal Report, Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello reported that the findings do not accurately portray Glen Cove’s current financial position.

Tree to be featured as part of 100^th Anniversary “Tree of Light” Celebration

September 22, 2015…The search is on to find the perfect evergreen tree to be part of Glen Cove’s annual holiday celebration.  “This year in particular is a very exciting one as Glen Cove will celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Glen Cove’s Tree of Light,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello.  “Our City’s outdoor holiday tree tradition began in 1915 when the first tree was erected at Highland Road and School Street (the former home of the Glen Cove Neighborhood Association) and strung with electric lights.  History tells us that it took three days to wire the tree with lights and that the electricity to light the tree was donated by Glen Cove Light and Power Company.”

Proceeds Benefited Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

September 21, 2015…From Glen Street to School Street, the downtown thoroughfares of the City of Glen Cove were abuzz with the sights and sounds of hundreds of custom and exotic cars as part of the 8^th annual Grand Concurs/Bimmerstock Car Show. Chaired by Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer of Martino Auto Concepts/Exotics4Life.com, this event provides local residents and tristate car enthusiasts with an opportunity to see a breathtaking array of exotic sports cars, fine European vehicles and custom classics – all to benefit a great cause, finding a cure for Diabetes.

September 11, 2015…The Glen Cove Senior Center is considered one of the premiere facilities and programs on Long Island for Nassau County’s senior community.  As Carol Waldman, executive director of the Center can attest, with recognition comes a growing demand for transportation options for its expanding membership.  To meet the needs of area residents who are sometimes challenged in finding convenient parking, Mayor Spinello announced today that a new Senior Center parking option has been secured at the Coles School on Cedar Swamp Road. 

Families, School and Civic Groups Invited to Help Cleanup Morgan Park and Pryibil Beaches

September 14, 2015…With Labor Day signifying the closing of Glen Cove’s beach season, Saturday, September 19 marks the date where Glen Cove families and groups come together to participate in the annual New York State Beach Cleanup Day.  This event raises environmental awareness and underscores how people can take action to improve New York’s conservation efforts.  Volunteers are asked to meet at 9:00 a.m. at one of two Glen Cove cleanup sites: Morgan Memorial Park on the playground side or at Pryibil Beach.  All supplies will be provided for the beach cleanup.

September 11, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at Pratt Park

September 3, 2015…Marking the 14th anniversary of a day that forever changed our lives; Mayor Reggie Spinello will host a special public ceremony on Friday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Glen Cove’s 9/11 Memorial in Pratt Park, 10 Glen Cove Avenue. Joining the Mayor will be representatives of the Glen Cove Police Department, Fire Department, Auxiliary Police, Harbor Patrol, Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce along with distinguished guests, singers, local veterans and residents.