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Santos to serve seven years By ROKSANA AMID and WILL SHEELINE of the Herald
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George Santos, center, the former representative of the 3rd Congressional District, was sentenced on April 25 to seven years in prison and over $300,000 in fines.
When George Santos was elected to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in 2022, Glen Cove resident Paula Erome remembers being stunned. “I couldn’t believe that we elected somebody like this,” Erome, an organizer of Concerned Citizens of NY-03, said. From the moment Santos’s elaborate fabrications began unraveling, Erome and others in her community went into action, protesting, organizing and demanding that he be held accountable. Their calls were finally answered last week, when U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced the disg raced for mer cong ressman to seven years in federal prison and CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
An afternoon of enjoying Sea Cliff and all the village offers By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Sea Cliff residents will have the opportunity to stroll, shop, and soak in a celebration at the heart of the village on May 3 from noon to 4 p.m. “Celebrate Sea Cliff,” an afternoon of community conn e c t i o n , w i l l f e at u re l ive music, family activities, and outdoor shopping on Sea Cliff and Roslyn Avenue. Residents will have the opportunity to explore locally-owned businesses and discover hidden gems along Sea Cliff Avenue. K Diresta Collective, a custom-designed jewelry store; The Village Wine Merchant, a
quality wine store; and Salon Solis, which offers a variety of beauty and spa services, are just a few of the numerous shops within the village that will provide unique experiences to residents. Local vendors, including Coco Coffee and Confections, T h re e Fe at h e r s, a n d P ro metheus Welding, will also be set up for residents during the afternoon. “The businesses are super excited,” said Courtney Citko, the village business liaison. “Everybody is really engaged and ready to see this kickoff.” Sea Cliff restaurants Fosters, Campground Beer and Coffee, and KC Gallagher’s will
be open for lunch and dinner during the day. The afternoon will also feature live music from local Sea Cliff bands at Pirie Park, located at the intersection of Sea Cliff and Summit Avenue. Citko added that the after noon will feature events that will be fun for all ages, including exciting activities to keep the kids entertained. In addition, the Sea Cliff Library will host “Do You Know Your Gatsby?” from 2 to 4 p.m. Prizes will go to the winning team, and individuals can register on their own or as part of a team of up to four people. Citko added that the Sea Cliff Museum will also be
open and participating in the event. Attendees will be able to meet local volunteer organizations, lear n how to get involved, and discover new ways to stay connected yearround. “There’ll be those businesses that will be out,” Citko said. “Plus, there’ll be vendors, and there will be tables with volun-
teer and community groups that are doing activities for the kids or recruitment where you can sign up to join their organizations.” Sea Cliff offers numerous vo l u n t e e r o r g a n i z a t i o n s , including the Gold Coast Lions Club, Mutual Concerns Committee, Sea Cliff Beautification Committee, and Civic CONTINUED ON PAGE 5