SAFE GC Coalition: How Substance Use Disorders Can Be Prevented

Researchers have been working to better understand the factors that influence substance use and negative outcomes associated with it.

City of Glen Cove Seeking Christmas Tree Donation for Annual Tree Lighting

The City of Glen Cove is seeking a donation of a beautiful 25- to 30-foot Christmas tree for its annual holiday celebration.

SAFE GC Coalition: NIDA Risk and Protective Factors of Substance Use Disorders

Generally, the more risk factors a person has the greater the chances that they will use substances and develop a SUD.

Glen Cove City Hall Knitting Club Launches 2026 Veterans Day Donation Drive

Building on last year's success of 1,656 donated items for disabled veterans

SAFE GC Coalition: Are Kids Using Nicotine in the Classroom?

What parents and educators should look for and how to talk about risks.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About Using and Quitting Nicotine and Cannabis

Nicotine and cannabis are two of the most commonly used substances among U.S. youth and young adults and both come with health risks.

SAFE GC Coalition: Bilingual Parent Life Skills Training October 27-December 8

This parent program is designed to help parents strengthen communication with their children and prevent them from using drugs.

SAFE GC Coalition: Cannabis Use Patterns May Help Identify Addiction Risk

Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in almost every form available.

Perfect Weather Brings Steady Turnout to Downtown Glen Cove Street Fair

Downtown Glen Cove was bustling on Saturday, September 19, as families, friends, and visitors turned out for the City’s annual Street Fair.

SAFE GC Coalition: September is National Recovery Month

Recovery month raises awareness for available treatment and recovery support services and encourages community participation.

Downtown Sounds Jazzes Up the Concert Series

Another rocking summer in Downtown Glen Cove has ended with a flourish.

SAFE GC Coalition: Encouraging the Community to Shed Meds

Every day, 2,000 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. They’re primarily accessing these drugs in homes.

SAFE GC Coalition: Cannabis Use Disorder Among Young People Linked to Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders

Excessive cannabis use, perhaps more than other substances, might alter brain development of young people, research shows.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About the Immediate Benefits of Quitting Smoking or Vaping Nicotine

Quitting smoking has countless short and long-term health benefits, some of which start to impact the body almost immediately.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health

Nicotine use can quickly turn into addiction, which can amplify feelings of stress and anxiety and make users feel trapped in a brutal cycle

SAFE GC Coalition: FDA Sued Over Alleged Unauthorized Marketing of E-Cigarettes

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other organizations are suing the FDA for alleged unauthorized marketing of E-cigs.

SAFE GC Coalition: Marijuana Use and Driving

Many drivers using marijuana are impaired and worse, may not recognize that they are impaired.

Local Lawyer Awarded 2026 Personal Injury Law Litigator of the Year

Locust Valley lawyer Peter Ginsberg, Esq. awarded 2026 Personal Injury Law Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers

SAFE GC Coalition: 8 Ways Parents Can Prevent Substance Use

Parents can make a big difference by setting clear expectations and having regular conversations to help teens make healthy choices.

SAFE GC Coalition: Summertime and Youth Marijuana Use

While drug initiation happens all year, teens and college students often increase their marijuana and nicotine use during the summer.

SAFE GC Coalition: New York Launches Cannabis Honestly Campaign

Cannabis Honestly is a public education campaign to help young people and trusted adults make informed decisions about cannabis.

SAFE GC Coalition: NIH - Summer and Alcohol's Effect on the Body

Summer activities and events may involve alcohol, so it’s important to understand the risks.

Medical Innovation Shapes Cancer Care for Long Island Patients

Decades of research support better outcomes, but continued innovation is essential for the patients and families who still face cancer every

SAFE GC Coalition: NIAAA - Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

Alcohol impairs judgment and increases risk-taking, a dangerous combination for swimmers.

🚨 Cooling Center Alert – Thursday, July 2 🚨

Due to the extreme heat, the City of Glen Cove will open a Cooling Center for residents in need of relief.

SAFE GC Coalition: Cannabis Vaping in Youth and Young Adults

Vaping has become the primary method of cannabis consumption for teenagers.

Continuing a Mission of Honor and Service

Tribute and Honor Foundation Installs 2026/2027 Board of Directors

Glen Cove Police Lieutenant Brian Miller Completes Prestigious Executive Leadership Program

Lieutenant Brian Miller has completed the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (MALEEDS).

SAFE GC Coalition: Health Risks from Alcohol Starts With One Drink Daily

The health risks of alcohol start at a single drink a day and even light drinking increases the risk of premature death.

SAFE GC Coalition: Alcohol Still Youth Substance of Choice

Alcohol remains the most used and abused substance among youth in the U.S., according to the CDC.

AOH and LAOH Dedicate Commemorative Plaque at St. Patrick’s Church

in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary GLEN COVE, NY.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: NHTSA Tips for “SAFE” Prom Season

Nationwide data shoes that one-third of all alcohol-related teen traffic fatalities occur during the spring prom and graduation months.

SAFE GC Coalition: Prom Season Often Associated with Underage Binge Drinking

Binge drinking often occurs before and after prom celebrations.

SAFE Glen Cove Coalition: World No Tobacco Day 2026

Now more than ever, tobacco companies are targeting young people with flashy products in kid-friendly flavors.

SAFE GC Coalition: Youth Openness to Cigarette Smoking in NY Reaches High

Because nearly all cigarette use begins during adolescence, openness to smoking is an important early warning sign for future cigarette use.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About the Rise of Oral Nicotine Pouches

Oral nicotine pouches are one of the fastest growing nicotine product categories.

SAFE GC Coalition: The Truth About E-Cigarettes and Youth Affordability

E-cigarettes have become increasingly affordable for young people.

SAFE GC Coalition: Over 40% of Deceased Drivers in Crashes Test Positive for THC

The new data are a stark reminder that concern for drugged driving—under the influence of cannabis—is not new.

SAFE GC Coalition: NIDA Reports Decrease in Underage Drinking

Reported use of alcohol remains low among U.S. teens according to the 2025 Monitoring the Future Survey.

Newly Renovated Bocce Courts Open at Stanco Park

Recreation Department Seeking Community League Organizer