Glen Cove Volunteer FD Celebrates 175 Years
Weekend activities included a parade, a carnival, live music and fireworks
The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 175th anniversary with a number of events over the weekend, including a parade held Saturday evening. Hundreds of residents lined the streets to watch members of various local fire departments, police departments and marching bands stroll proudly by, dressed to impress.
The parade lasted about an hour on a warm, sunny evening, as members of fire and police departments from Sea Cliff, Locust Valley, Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Oyster Bay, Great Neck, East Norwich, Syosset, Jericho, New Hyde Park, Floral Park and Proctorsville, VT joined Glen Cove for this significant milestone. Mayor Suozzi and his family, members of the Glen Cove City Council and Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton led the parade down Forest Avenue and through School Street.
A carnival was held at the John Maccarone Memorial Stadium throughout the weekend, and the carnival workers didn’t hesitate to participate in the parade, trekking their carts up and down the street selling hot pretzels, Italian ices and toys for the kids.
Later in the evening, a fireworks display was held on Garvies Point Road, where onlookers within the downtown area could enjoy the spectacle.
The department was initially organized by a group of concerned citizens on June 19, 1837. At that time, 30 volunteers became members of the company, known as Glen Cove Fire Company No. 1.
News
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The students at St. Paul the Apostle Preschool in Brookville displayed their masterpieces at the ninth annual Preschool Art Show and Auction Fundraiser. Each child created three pieces of artwork based on famous art by Monet, O’Keeffe, Haring, Pollock and more. The Parish hall was transformed into an art gallery and the proud students eagerly lead their parents and special guests through the display. Guests sipped punch and sampled appetizers and desserts while reflecting upon the school year and enjoying good company. St. Paul the Apostle Preschool is located on Route 107 in Brookville. For information about its preschool programs call 935-4127.
Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00
An emergency addendum to hire a temporary substitute principal at Glen Cove High School was included on the agenda at last week’s board of education meeting.
Effective May 7, Roseann Cirnigliaro has taken over for Dr. Joseph Hinton, who will be out, due to illness, for the remainder of the school year. The board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendation to hire her for the position through June.
Sports
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
Rob Kormoski Junior Baseball & Softball League of Glen Cove will hold Glen Cove Mayor’s Trophy Team tryouts for the 2013 season on Sunday, May 19 at Campanella field. Eligible birth dates follow.
• 14U* (5/1/1998-4/30/1999) 2:-3:30 p.m.
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The third and fourth grade ‘Wee Knights’ took a road trip this week and played a determined Lindenhurst team. With a beautiful beach backdrop and on a new turf field, Glen Cove lost a tough one 7 – 3. Goal scorers for Glen Cove were Eammon Doyle with two and Will Feldmann with one. There were several positives to take away from this loss. The first is that the Knights came out from the first whistle and played tough trading goals with Lindenhurst despite playing with a smaller squad then usual due to prior commitments. Secondly, the Knights played solid defense. The players are using their lacrosse sticks to disrupt the other team, which is making the other team put the ball on the ground. Kelly Larkin, Daniel McFadden, Jaden Thom and Dominick Williams did a great job on defense.
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Blood Drive - May 20
Defensive Driving Course - June 1
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