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WARDS IGN A DES F L I IAL &CLUB OIATION R O T I D E 17 C S PRES S ASSO S NY PRE
An Anton Media Group Publication
VOL. 44, NO. 43
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JULY 20 - 26, 2016 The Procession of St. Rocco takes place on Sunday, July 31 (Photo by Bice Saputo)
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The Feast Is Coming To Cove BY JILL NOSSA
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The annual Feast of St. Rocco, now in its 41st year, will be arriving in Glen Cove again on Tuesday, July 26, so clear your calendars and make room in your bellies for the six-day festival with delicious Italian food as the “best feast in the east” opens. The feast attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. From July 26 through Sunday, July 31, visitors can enjoy the food, carnival games and rides, live music and other attractions. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 3 to 11 p.m., on Saturday; and 3 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Food specialties include sausage and pepper
sandwiches and the delicious meals prepared in the Pasta Restaurant where homemade pasta, meatballs, tripe, eggplant and other Italian favorites are served. In addition, there is a wide variety of traditional carnival food vendors. The Pastry Pavilion is a highlight for many who go to enjoy Italian pastries, Belgium waffles, espresso, cappuccino and homemade ice cream served under the stars while live, nightly entertainment fills the air with music and dance. The festival also offers fun-filled rides and games for children of all ages. Benches are provided throughout the midway for parents to relax as their children enjoy the many rides and games that
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Joined by his wife, sister, children, grandchildren, family and friends, Glen Cove musician Richie Cannata received special recognition from Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello for his contributions to the city’s music heritage. At a special ceremony last week, Spinello presented Cannata with the key to Glen Cove and named the downtown intersection of Bridge, School and Glen streets as “Richie Cannata Place” for the city’s summer music season. Cannata, a multi-talented musician, studio owner, Long Island Music Hall of Fame inductee and cancer survivor, was honored Richie Cannata steps up to see his new honorary street sign for his many professional and supported by family and friends. (Photo by Tony Gallego) personal accomplishments. “Richie is a driving force in the music industry and it is a privilege to celebrate his contributions to Glen Cove by naming a street after him and giving him the key to our city as we hope he continues to unlock great musical talent in our community,” said Spinello. The sign will appear throughout Glen Cove’s Downtown Sound summer concert series, including Cannata’s Aug. 12 performance with the Lords of 52nd Street.
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