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Examining the harsh reality of trafficking scares you more.” Human trafficking is defined as the coercive control over Human traf ficking often individuals for exploitation, relies on deception, manipula- and it is the second-largest and tion, and force to keep those fastest-growing criminal induswho are being exploited under try in the world, Lingenfelter the influence of the traffickers. explained. Victims are forced into labor or sex in People who become exchange for victims of human money, and can be trafficking are U.S. citizens or foroften vulnerable — eign nationals — usually those withm e n , wo m e n o r out the necessary children. Traffickgover nment or ing occurs in a social supports variety of settings, needed to survive. including the comTo h e l p s h e d mercial sex induslight on the issue, try, which encomSusan Lingenfelter, passes street prostisecretary treasurer SUSAN tution, strip clubs, o f L o n g I s l a n d lINGeNfelTeR massage parlors, Against Traffick- Secretary treasurer, escort services and i n g , d e l ive re d a Long Island online forums. It powerful hour-long Against Trafficking can also take place presentation on in factories, farms, re c o g n i z i n g a n d combating sex trafficking on private homes, and serviceLong Island last Sunday at the industry locations such as nail salons and restaurants. Glen Cove Christian Church. Hotels are frequent sites of “I was always aware of sex trafficking, but after hearing human trafficking, Lingenfelthis woman today, I am more ter noted, and front desk workscared,” one attendee, Jeff For- ers are often bribed to overlook gione, said after Lingenfelter’s it. One out of every seven men presentation. “This is every- in the United States, she added, where. I’ve got a little grand- have paid a prostitute for sex at daughter. Seeing this up close Continued on page 4
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emily Junker, left, and gracie donaldson Cipriano discussed the city’s comprehensive plan. donaldson Cipriano asked insightful questions about the planning process and shared her ideas on how to make the city better.
City’s comprehensive plan is a guide for next 15 years By RoKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
After a decade-long hiatus since its last update in 2009, the Glen Cove City Council voted unanimously to adopt its comprehensive plan, which is intended to guide the city’s development, infrastructure and services for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan was developed over 16 months by the council; Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck; BFJ Planning, a Manhattan-based consulting firm; public input; a Comprehensive Planning Committee of 52 community members; and a Core Working Group of 12 Glen Cove residents. “We were very happy that it passed unanimously,” Panzenbeck said. “It really means that everybody feels that they’re comfortable with it, that they all had input. I believe
everybody was very comfortable with the master plan, so that speaks for itself.” Community members offered their input through an online survey and several public workshops. Despite extensive efforts to engage residents, the response was relatively modest, with only 600 people completing the survey. Nonetheless, the feedback provided valuable insights into the city’s strengths and weaknesses. Respondents identified Glen Cove’s parks and beaches, overall quality of life, and first responders as its primary strengths. The downtown area, tax rate and the cost of living were highlighted as significant weaknesses. The feedback has been instrumental in shaping the plan’s recommendations. The document notes the changes that Continued on page 9
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