🌱 Patch AM: Why is a Glen Cove student leader taking Nassau Community College to court?

Hey there, Glen Cove! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is a Glen Cove student leader taking Nassau Community College to court?
• Which Glen Cove High School soccer star just made the Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: Glen Cove Chamber December 2025 Networking Dinner Meeting & Holiday Party! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cold, temps: high: 31, low: 26.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 33 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuit: NCC officials retaliated against students who criticized college policies (newsday.com) — A Glen Cove resident, former Nassau Community College student leader Jordon Groom, has joined another ex-student in suing the college, claiming officials retaliated after they criticized campus policies and conditions. The federal lawsuit alleges intimidation, discrimination, and unfair discipline, including removal from student government and mandatory training, and seeks a jury trial and damages.
   

• FAME FOR THREE: Grella, Savarese, Treglia to be inducted into ENY Soccer Hall on Sunday (frontrowsoccer.com) — A former standout from Glen Cove High School, Mike Grella is being inducted into the Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame on Sunday alongside Gio Savarese and Vincent Treglia. The trio will be honored at the state association’s holiday event in Queens, recognizing their achievements as players, coaches, and influential soccer organizers across Long Island and beyond.
   

📸 Around Glen Cove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Cove

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Glen Cove Chamber December 2025 Networking Dinner Meeting & Holiday Party!
  The Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
  Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• North Shore Village Theatre Sixth Annual Holiday Variety Show
  North Country Reform Temple , 86 Crescent Beach Rd , Glen Cove
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Annual Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting
  Village Square , Village Sq , Glen Cove
  4:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Virtual Program: From Saint to Santa
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  2:00 pm
• HS Winter Concert Part 1
  Glen Cove High School Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Scents of the Past: The Mary Chess Perfume Company
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  2:00 pm
• Comedy Night at La Bussola — La Bussola Ristorante
  La Bussola Restaurant , 40 School St , Glen Cove
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Book Discussion: I Want to Burn This Place Down, by Maris Kreizman
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  2:00 pm
• Game Night
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Knitting & Crocheting Club
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  10:00 am
• FA-LA-LA-LA-LA Holiday Caroling Event
  Glen Cove Public Library , 4 Glen Cove Ave , Glen Cove
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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