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VOL. 34 NO. 3
JANUARY 16 - 22, 2025
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The end of an era The First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove held its final service last Saturday.
one interested in this; every small library around me would probably love to have access to The North Shore Genealogy more programs for the same Collective, a collaborative effort amount of money,” Wen said. among six libraries on Long “So let’s just pool our resources Island’s North Shore to provide together and offer our patrons genealogical resources and edu- more.” This initiative cation to library quickly expanded patrons, marked its into a thriving colfour-year anniversalective that includes ry on Jan. 14. the Glen Cove, OysThe group, ter Bay-East Norformed with the goal wich, Gold Coast, of pooling resources Bayville, Locust Valand expertise, has ley, and Manhasset become a go-to libraries, with each resource for resicontributing to a dents passionate broader offering of about tracing their workshops, guest family histories. The speakers, and other collective was born LYDIA WEN resources. out of a simple idea: Librarian, Each month, the to provide better Glen Cove group hosts an access to genealogi- Public Library online meeting on cal resources withthe second Tuesday, out each library bearing the full financial and attracting between 50 and 75 participants. The sessions fealogistical burden. According to Lydia Wen, a ture guest speakers, discussions librarian and archivist at the genealogy research techniques, Glen Cove Public Library, the and tips for navigating resourccollaboration began when she es like Ancestry.com. Wen noted realized that patrons were eager that the virtual format, which for genealogy programs, but began during the pandemic, has that the budget for such pro- allowed the group to reach a wider audience, with attendees grams was limited. “I thought, I’m not the only CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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torytelling will never end, and genealogy is about storytelling.
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Neighborhood leader focuses on safety, beauty and connection By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Lora Cusumano has become a symbol of commitment, leadership and vision in Glen Cove. As the founder of Shore Road Neighbors and the recently appointed chair of the Beautification Commission, she has spearheaded transformative projects that have enhanced her neighborhood’s safety, aesthetics and sense of community. Whether rallying residents to advocate for change or organizing events, Cusumano’s dedication reflects a deep love for the city she calls her “forever home.” Born at Glen Cove Hospital and raised in
Hicksville, Cusumano, 57, had an early connection to the North Shore. “I’ve always thought it was the most beautiful area to live in,” she said. “For some reason, I just feel like it’s home to me.” That sense of belonging drew her back to the area, and she bought her home in Glen Cove two decades ago. Despite the problems with flooding, traffic and noise on Shore Road, she embraced the neighborhood’s charm, describing it as a place where “neighbors actually know each other.” Her passion for community engagement led her to found Shore Road Neighbors in 2018, with a mission to improve “safety, beauty and enjoyCONTINUED ON PAGE 9