Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
38 issues with medium priority
Pulaski Street Garage Lease to North Shore Honda
The city would lease the north side of the third floor of the Pulaski Street municipal parking garage to a car dealership for $10,416.67 a month, retroactive to June 1, 2026, through May 2028. That brings garage revenue but reduces public parking there.
Garbage Collection Schedule
Glen Cove just released its holiday garbage pickup schedule for the rest of 2026. The key date: October 28 is the last chance this season to put out yard waste and metal. If you’ve got either piling up, don’t miss it.
Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Glen Cove is joining Nassau County's update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan at no charge, ensuring local flood and hazard risks get addressed.
Water Department Cybersecurity
The state requires a cybersecurity vulnerability scan of the water system by January 1, 2027; a grant covers the roughly $40,000 cost.
Electric Vehicle Charging Fees
The city is adding two EV charging spaces at the Brewster Street Garage and, for the first time, charging $0.40 per kilowatt-hour — the Brewster chargers had been free under a now-exhausted state grant.
Early Voting
Glen Cove is opening early voting at City Hall starting October 24, giving residents a chance to vote before Election Day and skip the usual lines. If your schedule is packed on Election Day, this is a straightforward way to make sure your ballot gets counted.
Road Closure
Highland Road in Glen Cove is closed Thursday morning, Oct. 15, for water-related work, so plan a different route. Nearby residents should also be ready for brief water service interruptions.
Sales Tax Revenue Shift from County to State
The city didn't get its county waiver last year, so sales-tax money came in smaller — but the state distribution is now confirmed and should bring in considerably more this year, plus a new hotel occupancy tax starting April 2027.
Abandoned vehicle time limits on public streets
A Landing Road resident asked why Glen Cove has no rule limiting how long a car can sit on the street; the council agreed to study adding a 7- to 14-day limit.
Water Department Pump Testing
Glen Cove’s Water Department is testing pumps at the Nancy Court water station on Friday, October 9. If you’re nearby, you might see brief service hiccups, but nothing major is expected.
Water Service Restoration
Water service is back on near Highland Road, and the road has reopened after an outage. If you have neighbors who were still dealing with disruptions, give them a heads-up that service has been restored.
Landmark designation of the First Presbyterian Church (7 North Lane)
The 1906 church building is now officially a city landmark, replacing a decades-old 'protected structure' label that was only supposed to last six months. The new congregation-owner supported the designation, and the building will continue operating as a church.
Event spending oversight questions
Three council members balked at paying summer event vendors after the fact, noting the special events budget line is running a deficit until street fair revenue arrives. They abstained on the band payments and want a final accounting before similar votes.
New stop sign at Kirkwood Drive and Brookdale Road
Drivers have been speeding south on Kirkwood trying to beat the Forest Avenue light, creating danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and cars crossing from Brookdale. A new stop sign was adopted to slow them down.
Housing Choice Voucher Program plan update (HOTMA compliance)
The city's rental assistance program is updating its rules to meet new federal HOTMA requirements. The public can review and comment on the plan through October 13.
Fitness studios allowed in B-1, B-2 and B-3 business districts
The zoning code now permits fitness studios in the city's business districts, making it easier for gyms and workout studios to open in more commercial locations.
Police training access to school facilities
The city and school district formalized an agreement letting police train for active-assailant scenarios in school buildings, retroactive to July 1. This year's training is at the Daisy School.
Glen Street food-delivery parking zone
The council created a single 10-minute parking spot on Glen Street restricted to DoorDash and other delivery drivers, converting what's now a morning loading zone into afternoon pickup parking. Local businesses asked for it, and it aims to stop delivery cars from clogging the street.
New parking rules on Prestwick, Francis Terrace and Austral Avenue
Three ordinances impose new daytime parking restrictions and no-stopping zones on Prestwick Terrace, Francis Terrace and Austral Avenue. Neighbors there will see alternate-side rules on weekdays and new no-stopping stretches.
Parking overhaul near the hospital
New alternate-side and no-stopping rules on Prestwick Terrace, Francis Terrace and Austral Avenue aim to relieve parking chaos caused by hospital construction eating employee parking. Neighbors may see stricter enforcement on their blocks.
Road, drainage and sidewalk work continues
A change order adds $84,485 to the Stasi General Contracting road and sidewalk project, bringing that contract to about $1.64 million.
Senior center programs funded
Nearly $100,000 in state and county aging-services money was accepted ($30,000 + $50,000 + $12,000), and contracts renewed for art, music therapy and craft programs at the senior center through year-end.
Farmers market moves to Village Square
The council authorized a full slate of downtown events: Wellness Day, the Downtown Sounds summer concert series, the Halloween parade, the Holiday Festival, Hellenic Heritage Day, and a World Cup viewing party with street closures.
LIRR Strike Ferry Backup at Glen Cove Terminal
With a Long Island Rail Road strike threatened for May 16, the council approved license agreements letting NYU Langone Health shuttle employees through the Glen Cove ferry terminal via New York Water Taxi on weekdays.
Animal Shelter Operations Contract
Cove Animal Rescue keeps running the city shelter at 40 Shore Road for about $104,900 a year, plus $12,000 extra for a cat trap-neuter-release program.
Summer recreation staffing and programs
30 seasonal hires — including 17 lifeguards — were approved so Crescent Beach can open this summer and camps run. One councilwoman disclosed her two daughters are on the list but voted yes to guarantee lifeguard coverage.
Midwood Place monitoring wells disclosure
Harris Pepper, a 25-year area resident, demanded full disclosure within 90 days of results from decades-old soil and water monitoring wells near Three Midwood Place, threatening potential collective litigation against the city, county and state.
Public safety staffing: crossing guards, harbormaster, harbor patrol raises
Two new crossing guards were hired, Domenico Calandrella became harbormaster, and two Harbor Patrol employees got hourly raises to $23.
Youth Bureau summer programs and staffing
The council locked in summer camp trips to a dozen venues and hired more than 30 seasonal staff — summer rec is fully staffed and ready to roll.
Youth Bureau Summer Program vendors and staffing
The council approved summer camp vendors and nine seasonal youth service workers, plus a new $90,219 senior coordinator. But the Tiki Action Park trip price jumped from $20 to $29 per camper.
Nitrogen Smart Communities Pledge adopted
The council signed onto a state program to tackle nitrogen pollution, which harms Long Island's waterways and sole-source drinking water aquifer. Next step is forming a community task force — residents can apply by May 1.
Drinking Water Source Protection Plan
The state is providing a free consultant to help Glen Cove write a plan protecting its drinking water sources. The city pays nothing, so the council saw no reason to pass it up.
Hispanic community round table proposal
A community advocate thanked the Mayor for meeting with the Rapid Response Advocacy Group and asked for a standing round table between city officials and Hispanic community leaders to improve how the city serves its Hispanic neighbors.
Gas line markouts and utility work on Midwood Place
Pepper also raised new spray-paint gas line markouts on Midwood Place, saying residents got no information from DPW or City Hall about what work is planned, and that pipes left on the median for weeks pose a hazard to children.
DEC monitoring wells at 45 Sea Cliff Avenue (superfund site)
A resident walking on Midwood Place saw trucks sampling monitoring wells near the old superfund site and asked the mayor to help neighbors get DEC test results they've been unable to obtain.
Planning Board appointment process concerns
Two councilmen and one councilwoman pushed back on appointing Conner Dunleavy without being able to interview him first — raising a broader question about how board appointees get vetted.
Settlement of Genova human rights complaint
The city settled a complaint by the estate of Police Officer Brian Genova pending before the state Division of Human Rights and federal EEOC, on terms in the stipulation of settlement.
Temporary moratorium on residential pickleball courts
Glen Cove is pausing all approvals and construction of backyard pickleball courts for 90 days while it studies noise complaints reported in other communities. Playing on city facilities like Pescucci Field and the stadium isn't affected — this is about private residential property.