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Hello again Glen Cove! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why New York's comptroller just flagged Glen Cove's finances
  • What Glen Cove's new church landmark and housing plan mean for residents

Also on today's calendar: Heritage Fall Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores for Local Governments (ny.gov) — Glen Cove has been flagged as "susceptible to fiscal stress" in the state comptroller's latest review of local government finances, signaling early warning signs residents should watch. The report cites rising costs, fading federal aid, and moderating sales tax growth statewide, and urges local officials to use fiscal stress tools to guide upcoming budget decisions that could affect services and taxes.
   

• Glen Cove City Council votes to designate church as landmark, discussed housing voucher program (longislandpress.com) — Glen Cove's City Council has officially landmarked the historic First Presbyterian Church building and is revising its Housing Choice Voucher Program plan, now open for public comment through October 13. Council members also debated how to fund community events like Island Vibes and the Glen Cove Street Fair, raising questions about timing city revenues against event expenses.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Glen Head

  • Photos: Nassau boys soccer — Plainedge at North Shore (newsday.com)
  • Increased Beef Imports Have Not Lowered Prices For Consumers (fb.org)

Port Washington

  • Port Washington students earn New York State School Music Association All-State honors (longislandpress.com)
  • Why a highly anticipated high school football game in Long Island could be moved (usatoday.com)
  • Greek Festival returns to Port Washington for a weekend of food, music, and fun (news12.com)

Ok Glen Cove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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