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Panzenbeck seeks third term as mayor By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck has announced her bid for a third term, emphasizing her administration’s accom- Herald: What initially motivated plishments in infrastructure you to run for mayor? improvements and financial stability. She was first elected Panzenbeck: I never intended to as a City Councilwoman in run for mayor or get involved in 2013, and served politics. I served three terms before three terms as a city becoming mayor in councilwoman, and 2022. During her tenat one point there ure, Panzenbeck has was no candidate prioritized fiscal willing to run for responsibility, revimayor. I was asked talization of public repeatedly, and at the spaces and infralast minute I finally structure projects, agreed. My deputy including extensive mayor (Donna M. repairs to Morgan McNaughton), who Park, John Maccabecame a great friend rone Memorial Sta- PAMELA when we served on d i u m a n d o t h e r PANZENBECK the council together, municipal facilities. convinced me that I Glen Cove mayor Alongside Panshould do it. zenbeck, the Glen My love for Glen Cove Republican Cove runs deep — Committee has announced its my family settled here in the slate of candidates for the mid-1800s, coming from Norway upcoming election. Incumbents and Ireland. My family has Grady Farnan, Michael Ktista- always been involved in local kis and Kevin Maccarone will government and the city’s seek re-election, while first- development. At a moment, I time candidates Dan Grabows- said, ‘OK, I’ll do it,’ and it’s ki, James Greenberg and Ellen been full speed ahead since that Pantazakos hope to earn seats CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Beginning Monday, the Long Island Rail Road added two Oyster Bay trains to its timetable.
LIRR adds trains for O.B. riders By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
The Long Island Rail Road is making changes to its Oyster Bay Branch schedule, adding two new trains and adjusting the departure time of an existing one in an effort to close service gaps and improve commuter convenience. The new schedule went into effect on Monday, and comes in addition to broader timetable updates that began in 2023. According to a release from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the changes are intended to improve night service and reduce long gaps between trains. For eastbound travelers, a 10:58 p.m. train from Penn Station to Oyster Bay will now depart 16 minutes earlier, at 10:42, and arrive
at Oyster Bay at 12:09 a.m. Another train will be added at 11:17 p.m., arriving in Oyster Bay at 12:44 a.m. The addition of a train means that the existing 79-minute service gap will be closed, making late-night travel more accessible for commuters. For westbound passengers, a new train will leave Oyster Bay at 7:09 p.m., reaching Penn Station at 8:35. This added service will reduce the current 2-hour, 24-minute gap in evening train options by more than half.
Commuters call for more service
Despite the changes, many local commuters argue that the new schedule doesn’t go far enough. Responding to a Herald post on Facebook, CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
on the City Council. In an interview with the Herald, Panzenbeck discussed her motivations, achievements, and vision for Glen Cove’s future.
y love for Glen Cove runs deep — my family settled here in the mid-1800s.