Ep 433: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Lora Cusumano on hmTv

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Episode 433
Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews
Guest: Lora Cusumano

In this uplifting episode, Gaitley Stevenson Mathews sits down with community leader Lora Cusumano, Chair of Beautification for the City of Glen Cove and the driving force behind the Visit Glen Cove & Sea Cliff initiative. From her early days as a competitive figure skater and child model commuting into Manhattan to her current role rolling up her sleeves for cleanups, plantings, and neighborhood revitalization, Lora’s story is one of turning energy into action.

Lora shares how a simple concern about litter and safety on her own street grew into major roadway improvements, environmental programs, and community partnerships. She discusses organizing residents, working with local government, launching a regional website to support small businesses, and why collaboration between neighboring towns strengthens everyone.

At its heart, this conversation is about civic pride, persistence, and the power of one person to inspire many. Lora offers practical encouragement for families and young people who want to make a difference: don’t wait for permission, just show up and help.

A warm, hopeful episode about service, stewardship, and what happens when neighbors truly care for the place they call home.

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