Glen Cove Memorial Day Committee Sets Schedule

Rocco Imerti is  This Year’s Honoree

The City of Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade Committee, whose members represent the VFW James Donohue Post 347, American Legion Post 76, American Legion Young-Simmons Post 1765 and the Marine Corps League Globe and Anchor Detachment, invites the community to honor the memory of our country’s war veterans beginning on Sunday, May 30 and culminating on Memorial Day. The weekend will include decoration of the city’s war monuments, church memorial services and a commemorative parade. This year’s honoree is Rocco Imerti. Our veterans ask us to pause and remember the countless heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

Memorial Day Remembered

My first memory of Memorial Day is in my youth up in the Italian section of Glen Cove known as “The Orchard.” I knew something was going to happen that day when “Big Ralph” Mastalio put on his World War I uniform. I caught my first glimpse of the parade at the Glen Street Railroad Station. The railroad station is where the parade turned around to go back to Glen Street and end up at the Old Legion Dugout on Pulaski Street. I saw a Civil War veteran and many World War I “Doughboys” that day. Years later I marched in that same parade as a member of the St. Patrick’s School band and then in the Glen Cove High School Band. What impressed me back then and also today is that Glen Cove is a very patriotic city. There are monuments and streets dedicated to the memory of many servicemen in several of the neighborhoods. I also remember during World War II when GIs on leave would march in this parade. Do you remember the first parade after World War II when all the servicemen came home? They would march with trophies of their victories consisting of enemy helmets, rifles and flags. I remember one Marine who carried a Japanese machine gun on his shoulder; he made sure that when he captured this gun on Guadalcanal’s “Bloody Ridge,” he would own it. It took him seven duffel bags to pack it up and send it home to his mother; the late Burt Cocks was the Marine.

Living History Lesson From Nobel Winner, Holocaust Survivor

Over 20 Glen Cove High School tenth- and eleventh-graders had the opportunity to hear noted writer, professor, and political activist Elie Wiesel speak about his book, entitled Night, during a lecture recently held at Adelphi University. Glen Cove High School Library Media Specialist Arlene Munson organized the visit.

Three Candidates for Two BOE Seats

Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Glen Cove Board of Education. They provided the following statements about their background, qualifications and the goals driving them to campaign.

Page One Hosts 7th Annual Cooking for a Cure

Benefits the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

A sold out crowd was treated to a gourmet delight prepared by Jeanine Dimena, an exciting Chinese auction and speeches by the honorees. Dr. Accasha and Glen Cover Joan Crane at this year’s Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) event.

Joan and Sunny Crane were honored as special guests as they both exemplify what it means to live life successfully while facing a condition like diabetes.

Rain Didn’t Douse the Enthusiasm

Holocaust Memorial Walk Remembers Child Victims

Despite the rain outside, the crowd inside the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s new museum walked and learned as they toured the galleries and learned from the Center’s docents about the experiences of children during the Holocaust. On this special day, the Center held its annual Memorial Walk to remember the children who were murdered during the Holocaust. In addition and for the first time, a simultaneous Memorial Walk was held at the Sands Point Preserve with members of all five Port Washington synagogues in attendance in conjunction with their Mitzvah Day.

Judge Still Hearing Arguments Regarding MTA Cuts

Glen Cove Residents Complain About Service Changes

A judge is still hearing arguments from parties in lawsuits against the MTA, regarding cuts to its Able-Ride program.

Several disability advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the MTA after Able-Ride users were informed of cuts to the program, expected to take place on April 12. On April 9, Judge Joanna Seybert issued a two-week restraining order on the cuts and asked the MTA and groups to discuss options for those affected.

Glen Cove BOE Adopts Budget

Parents and Residents Voice Concerns

The Glen Cove Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and vote on the budget for the 2010-11 school year, which after weeks of discussions and revisions was unanimously approved. Few changes were made since Superintendent Dr. Laurence W. Aronstein proposed the last draft to the board 10 days earlier, although the final budget does reflect a greater savings and lower tax levy.

Glen Cove High School Gets Ready For Pippin

As students at Glen Cove High School prepare to stage the musical Pippin this coming week, the actors, crew and directorial staff are all busy putting the final touches on the production.

Senior Chloe Stein, one of the leading players in the cast, is very excited. This is her third play at Glen Cove High School, and she invites everyone to come down to see the show. “It’s jazzy, really cool,” declared Chloe.

Yatauro Hosts Conference On Bullying in Cyberspace

 ‘Cyberbullying’ Experts and Local Politicians Weigh In on a Growing Issue

Before the advent of the Internet, bullying occurred in the lunchroom, on the playground and even in the classroom. It usually involved a bigger child picking on a smaller child by calling them names or roughhousing. This type of behavior is manageable and can be dealt with immediately.

Now, bullying is broadcast on a much larger scale. It has taken the form of sentences and comprised words. It has turned into a blog-post, a video or a Facebook status update.