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Published September 04Great Neck Library to host Belle Gayer book signing
Author Belle Gayer for a discussion and book signing of her book, “Are Relationships for Suckers?,” which draws on her more than five decades of marriage and years of offering relationship advice. The event will be hosted by Great Neck Library at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14, at 159…
Long Island Press
Published September 04Great Neck Park District approves $21M 2027 budget
The park district approved a $21 million budget for 2027 that calls for a 1% reduction in the tax levy while increasing projected program revenue and keeping overall spending growth below 2%. The Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners approved the budget during a public…
Long Island Press
Published September 03Gold Coast Arts Center continues to inspire big dreams
3rd in a series Much has changed for the Gold Coast Arts Center in the 31 years since it was founded as the Great Neck Arts Center in the Village of Great Neck Plaza – most dramatically, the closure of the Squire movie theater, along with neighborhood theaters in Manhasset, Port…
Long Island Press
Published September 03Gold Coast Arts Center enters new decade meeting new challenges
2nd in a series The Gold Coast Arts Center was born from founder and executive director Regina Gil’s imagination but very soon captured the imagination of the community. In 1989, then-State Assemblyman Tom DiNapoli (now NYS Comptroller) obtained $10,000 in seed money for Gil to…
Long Island Press
Published September 02After three decades, Gold Coast Arts Center continues to inspire
First in a series Rather than talk about the celebrities that have graced the Gold Coast Arts Center through its many events – the international film festival, its gala galas, art gallery openings, concerts – Regina Gil, executive director, who founded what was then known as the…
Long Island Press
Published September 02Great Neck Village Mayor addresses stabbing, residents raise building concerns
Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral opened Tuesday, Sept. 1 night’s board of trustees meeting by addressing the recent stabbing on Florence Avenue, urging residents to speak up when they see signs of mental health struggles or potential violence. Eric Vasquez, 34, of Great…
Long Island Press
Published September 01Temple Israel to hold 9/11 service at Saddle Rock bridge
Temple Israel of Great Neck will hold its annual commemoration service Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Saddle Rock 9/11 Memorial Bridge, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Temple Israel has held the service at the bridge every year since…