More than 75 people braved the first heat wave of 2004 on Tuesday, June 8 to be at Village Square in Glen Cove at half past noon to hear the announcement from Glen Cove City Councilman Chuck Lavine that he is a Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly's 13th District. Mayor Mary Ann Holzkamp spoke well of the man she appointed to a city council seat vacated by Anselmo Grasiosi, who gave up the seat to relocate with his family. Mayor Holzkamp said, " As you know, I appointed Chuck Lavine to the city council because I know his wonderful character, great potential and his willingness to serve. Whatever role he plays in government, I know he will do the best he possibly can for his constituency. I wish him the best of luck." FULL STORY

Glen Cove Mayor Mary Ann Holzkamp has announced that State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has issued his opinion regarding the empty seat on the city council. Mayor Holzkamp said, "Mr. Spitzer's opinion states that it is within the governor's discretion to call a special election to fill the vacancy. Since the certification by the board of elections of the tie for the seat last February, I have maintained that the options available were unclear. Indeed, this was a rare event in the history of our city as well as the State of New York. It took a lot of patience as we waited for the State Attorney General's office to determine the proper procedures. I welcome the special election." FULL STORY

The Glen Cove Middle School softball team finished its season undefeated with an 11-0 record. It was a season of outstanding moments, such as the home run by Sonia Canales in the bottom of the seventh inning verses Herricks to win 12-11. Christina Mateo hit a triple and scored the winning run in the ninth inning to defeat Roslyn 7-6. Samantha McAdams threw out a runner in the seventh inning and also made the tag out at the plate to preserve the 7-5 victory over Great Neck South. Theresa Luccarrelli was a dominant pitcher and recorded victories in ten straight starts, striking out 118 batters over the ten games. The girls showed an indomitable will to win under second year coach Brett Rubin, with three extra inning victories versus top teams. FULL STORY

North Shore's doubles team of Rob Palliser and Pat Friscia took their considerable talents to the New York State Tournament last week, winning in the first two rounds before bowing in the quarter finals to the team that went on to become the champions. FULL STORY