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Hello Glen Cove! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Glen Cove students see in math instruction?
  • What new funding is coming to Glen Cove's fire department?
  • How will Sea Cliff's new sewers impact Glen Cove's treatment plant?

Also on today's calendar: Multi-Sport Vacation Day Camp | Ages 3 - 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Glen Cove City School District appoints new math coordinator (longislandpress.com) — Glen Cove families will see new leadership in math, computer science and business as the City School District appoints veteran educator Victoria Jablonski as K-12 coordinator. With experience in data-driven instruction and student support frameworks, she plans to collaborate closely with local teachers and administrators to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving and college-and-career readiness for Glen Cove students.
   

2. Seven Long Island Fire Districts to Share Nearly $2M in State Grants (southshorepress.com) — The City of Glen Cove Fire Department is among seven Long Island volunteer departments sharing nearly $2 million in state V-FIRE grants for facilities and equipment upgrades. While exact amounts by department aren't listed, the funding is meant to ease rising costs for critical gear, helping Glen Cove's volunteers stay prepared as emergency call volumes climb statewide.
   

3. Sea Cliff to install sewers across four more streets (liherald.com) — Sea Cliff is moving ahead with a $6.5 million project to sewer four additional streets, sending wastewater to the county-run Glen Cove Sewage Treatment Plant and reducing cesspool pollution into Hempstead Harbor. Backed by federal and county funding, the work could start in 2027, bringing short-term construction disruption but long-term water quality and environmental benefits for nearby North Shore communities.
   

4. Nassau high school football roundup: (newsday.com) — Glen Cove's varsity football team fell 20-6 at home to Mineola, with Xavier Maldonado scoring the lone touchdown as the Big Red dropped to 0-2. The roundup also highlights results for other Nassau Conference teams Glen Cove may face this season, giving local fans a sense of how upcoming opponents are performing across the county.
   

5. University Gets $500K Grant for Biolab Upgrades (lilifepolitics.com) — A $500,000 state grant secured by Glen Cove Assemblymember Charles Lavine will fund major safety and infrastructure upgrades to Hofstra University's biology labs, boosting their research capabilities. The improvements will raise the facility to BSL-2 standards, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students and supporting New York's broader biomedical and healthcare workforce.
   

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Ok Glen Cove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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