SAFE GC Coalition: NIAAA’s Truth About Holiday Spirits

The NIAAA urges the public to be mindful this holiday season of the effects of alcohol during gatherings.

SAFE GC Coalition: State Restrictions on Flavored E-Cigs Needed

More states to adopt comprehensive statewide policies restricting sales of flavored e-cigarettes.

2024 Holiday Tree Donation

City of Glen Cove Thanks Phil Zuccala and Michael Corigliano for Their Generous Donation to the Holiday Tree Lighting

SAFE GC Coalition: How Big Tobacco Entices Youth to Smoke

Here is a list of actions taken by tobacco companies to place kids at risk of a lifetime of addiction.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Great American Smoke Out

​SAFE GC Coalition, the GC Youth Bureau and GC School District Health Education teachers collaborated for the Great American Smoke Out.

SAFE GC Coalition: Presentation on Dangers of Alcohol, Other Drugs

A bilingual presentation educated parents about new drug trends and the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Nightmare on School Street: The Downtown B.I.D.’s Halloween Parade

​Ghosts and ghouls took to the streets as they paraded through downtown Glen Cove.

City of Glen Cove Awarded $5 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure

The City of Glen Cove is excited to announce a $5 million grant award for PFAS treatment upgrades at the Nancy Court Well Station.

SAFE GC Coalition: Great American Smokeout Is November 21

SAFE, the Youth Bureau and School District will bring informative interactive programing to teens during the Great American Smokeout.

SAFE GC Coalition: Red Ribbon Week at GC Schools

Red Ribbon Week is a national drug awareness campaign addressing the importance of substance abuse prevention.

Glen Cove resident honored with Inaugural Elite 19 Award

SUNY Old Westbury student athlete recognized for competitive and academic achievement

Glen Cove Celebrates Youth Community Garden & Monarch Waystation

Mayor Pam presented a Citation to honor the contributions of everyone involved in making this year’s Youth Community garden a success.

SAFE GC Coalition: Encouraging the Community to Shed Meds

Shed Your Meds is a helpful way to decrease youth risk of prescription medication misuse.

City of Glen Cove Welcomes Two New Fire Trucks to Volunteer Fire Depar

Glen Cove, NY – proudly welcomed two new pumper fire trucks to the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, September 28th.

Glen Cove to Honor Local Veteran Thomas McMahon on Veterans Day

The City of Glen Cove, in partnership with VFW Post 347, will proudly honor Thomas McMahon, a Glen Cove native and decorated Vietnam War vet

SAFE GC Coalition: Report Calls for Federal Leadership on Cannabis

A new report calls for federal public health leadership on cannabis policies.

SAFE GC Coalition: October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

The need for prevention has never been greater.

Glen Cove Beautification Commission Plants Tulips for Breast Cancer

The annual event, in conjunction with Glen Cove Cares, aims to increase Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention.

SAFE GC Coalition: Social Determinants of Addiction Must Be Researched

Three of the four biggest industrial contributors to worldwide morbidity and mortality are alcohol, tobacco, and ultra-processed foods.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Science of Second Hand Smoke

Much progress remains to be achieved in protecting everyone’s right to breathe smoke free air in the workplace and home.

It’s Autumn in Glen Cove

The weather may be cooling, but the warm colors of autumn are lining the streets of Downtown Glen Cove.

Vinnie Martinez to be Commemorated at Vinnie’s Island

Tribute Sponsored by Local American Legion Post and Veteran Support Organization

SAFE GC Coalition: Stay Mindful of Alcohol’s Adverse Effect on Youth

Underage and binge drinking are both serious public health problems and are common on many college campuses and surrounding neighborhoods.

SAFE GC Coalition: Concerns Over Youth Marijuana Use and Vaping

The consumption of high-potency forms of marijuana through vaping has been linked to acute adverse effects such as paranoia and psychosis.

SAFE GC Coalition: Older Black Men Impacted More By Opioid Epidemic

Research shows that between 2015 and 2023 there was a nearly 5-fold increase in overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Black men 55 and older.

SAFE GC Coalition: September is National Recovery Month

Recovery month was started in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

SAFE GC Coalition: Youth E-Cig Use Remains a Serious Health Problem

Despite progress, youth e-cigarette use remains a serious public health problem in the U.S.

Tribute and Honor Foundation Unveils 2025 Honorees

Community Rallies to Recognize Exceptional Veterans and Their Advocates

SAFE GC Coalition: Cannibas & Hallucinogen Use Historically High

Past-year use of cannabis and hallucinogens stayed at historically high levels in 2023 among adults aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Buying Smokes? Show ID!

The FDA recently announced a new, tougher rule on the sale of tobacco products.

D’votion Turns Downtown Sounds into a Boogie Wonderland

We will remember the 30th day of August as thousands of people gathered at Downtown Sounds to groove to D’votion.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Targeting Teens to Vape

According to the American Lung Association, the most frequent reason youth use e-cigarettes is vaping by a friend or family member.

SAFE GC Coalition: National Survey on Drug Use and Health

SAMHSA has released the results of its annual national survey on drug use and health.

Glen Cove Officers Take on 22-Mile Challenge to Support PTSD Awareness

Funds raised will benefit local veteran support organization

Jose Trombone & Conjunto Rumbon Brings the Heat to Downtown Sounds

Downtown Glen Cove showed off its rich culture during Friday’s Downtown Sounds salsa gorda performance.

SAFE GC Coalition: Teens Use Text to Quit Vaping

A first-of-its-kind text message program is helping teens quit vaping.

SAFE GC Coalition: August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose.

SAFE GC Coalition: Interactive Text Program Helps Youth Quit Vaping

A recent study shows the effectiveness of an interactive and tailored text message program in helping adolescents quit vaping nicotine.

SAFE GC Coalition: Task Force to Curb Sale of Illegal E-Cigs

A federal multi-agency task force has been formed to combat the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: Smart Vapes can lead to Nicotine Addiction

Vape pens have been altered into increasingly dangerous sophisticated entertainment devices that have been marketed to young people.