(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) – More than 400 Glen Cove students received backpacks filled with school supplies during a Tuesday, Aug. 19 back-to-school backpack giveaway at The Landing School hosted by Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D - Glen Cove) and the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The PBA donated backpacks and school supplies for the event, which helped to equip students for success in the 2025-26 school year. Event-day logistical support was provided by the Glen Cove PBA, Glen Cove Auxiliary Police Department, and the City of Glen Cove Department of Public Works.
“This is my favorite day of the year – you really see how excited the kids when they receive a brand-new bookbag, and it really makes a big impact across Glen Cove,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I am tremendously appreciative of Nassau PBA President Tommy Shevlin and his entire team for their generosity, Glen Cove City School District Superintendent Alexa Doeschner for hosting us at The Landing School, and the Glen Cove PBA, Glen Cove Auxiliary Police and City of Glen Cove DPW staff for all their efforts to make the event run smoothly. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2024-25 school year!”
PHOTO CREDITS – Photos by Peter M. Budraitis