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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Glen Cove's 120-year-old Presbyterian church just became a landmark
  • How Glen Cove's boys stayed unbeaten with a second-half scoring surge
  • Want expert breast cancer insights just minutes from Glen Cove?

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Historic First Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove, built in 1906, awarded landmark status (newsday.com) — Glen Cove officials have granted landmark status to the historic First Presbyterian Church on North Lane, protecting its Tudor-style exterior from future redevelopment. The move preserves a longtime community landmark now owned by a majority-Hispanic congregation, and city preservation leaders say it safeguards a key piece of Glen Cove's architectural character and shared memory for future generations.
   

2. Guerra hat trick leads Glen Cove boys' soccer team to a 4-1 win over Bethpage (longislandpress.com) — Glen Cove soccer fans just watched their boys' team stay atop the AA3 conference with a 4-1 home win over Bethpage, powered by senior co-captain Bryan Guerra's hat trick. Players and coaches praised the team's possession-focused style and composure, saying they'll lean on that identity as they push to keep Glen Cove in first place the rest of the season.
   

3. Together in Hope - Breast Cancer Awareness Talk (longisland.com) — Residents can attend a free breast cancer awareness evening on October 8 at PureCare Pharmacy & Wellness on Glen Cove Road in nearby Greenvale, featuring two leading researchers discussing the latest treatments. Guests will enjoy light bites, wine, and a chance to connect with others affected by breast cancer. The event also includes a raffle supporting access to life-changing care.
   

4. Glen Cove resident Nina Varrino pleads guilty in motorcycle crash that killed couple, Nassau DA says (newsday.com) — A Glen Cove resident has pleaded guilty to driving high on cocaine and Xanax and crashing into a couple's motorcycle on the Long Island Expressway, killing both riders. She faces 7 to 21 years in prison at sentencing in November. The case has drawn attention to impaired driving and its impact on families across Nassau County.
   

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  • SAFE GC Coalition: Cannabis Use Patterns May Help Identify Addiction Risk —SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Read on Patch
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    We do not know where it is coming from. Had a family friend work on it (thought it was chimney) but it is still leaking every single time it rains… (Nextdoor Duck Pond)
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