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Good morning Glen Cove! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $200,000 grant will change Glen Cove police patrols
  • How one Glen Cove teacher shaped generations through GCTV.
  • Which officers were celebrated as 'Hometown Heroes' in Glen Cove?

Also on today's calendar: Leon + Good Gallery Turns 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Glen Cove Police getting new vehicles with Lavine Grant (thesouthasiantimes.info) — Glen Cove residents will soon see four new police vehicles on local streets, funded by a $200,000 state grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine. Two modern patrol cars will replace aging units, while two Harley-Davidson motorcycles will boost traffic enforcement and crowd control at parades, funerals, and special events, all aimed at improving safety across the city.
   

2. Glen Cove TV teacher honored by FAME after 29-year career (longislandpress.com) — A longtime Glen Cove High School media teacher, Chris Barry, has been honored by a local arts group for nearly three decades leading the Glen Cove TV program that shaped many students' careers. Alumni and current students celebrated his impact, sharing how his welcoming studio and mentorship influenced their lives and even their children's paths.
   

3. Local police officers honored as 'Hometown Heroes' at annual ceremony in Glen Cove (longislandpress.com) — In front of the Glen Cove City Police Department, nine officers from Glen Cove, Nassau County, Brookville, and the NYPD were honored as "Hometown Heroes" by Rep. Tom Suozzi. The ceremony highlighted life‑saving responses, de‑escalation of violence, and long-term domestic violence work, while stressing that good police work deserves recognition alongside efforts to prevent abuse.
   

4. Where to vote early in Nassau County (newsbreak.com) — Glen Cove voters can cast early ballots for the 2026 General Election at Glen Cove City Hall or any other Nassau County early voting site starting Oct. 24. The guide explains dates, accessibility, and rules for absentee and in-person voting so you can choose the most convenient option before Election Day.
   

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  • SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About Using and Quitting Nicotine and Cannabis —SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Read on Patch
  • SAFE GC Coalition: Bilingual Parent Life Skills Training October 27-December 8 —SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Read on Patch
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    Does anyone remember when you had "train friends"? You know the ppl you commuted w everyday and would chat with on the train. I look around now and… (Nextdoor The President's Section)
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