The center of downtown Glen Cove now has one more aspect that will make life convenient for residents. Village Square Pharmacy opened this month, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on May 18 to welcome the new business at 100 Village Square.
Owned by pharmacist Yury Arabov, the pharmacy offers a variety of items in addition to medicine, from personal care products to pet supplies. Arabov was a pharmacist at CVS on Forest Avenue for about 20 years before branching out on his own to open Village Square Pharmacy.
“For many years, I’ve said I wish there was a pharmacy downtown because I wouldn’t have to get in my car – I could just walk over,” said Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District Executive Director Patricia Holman. To Arabov, she said, “I’ve known you for a long time and am thrilled you’re here. On behalf of the Downtown BID, we welcome you to our downtown and please know the BID is always here for you.”
Danielle Fugazy Scagliola presented a citation on behalf of Assembly Charles D. Lavine, yet added a few personal words of gratitude. “I was so devasted when you were no longer at CVS – I thought you quit,” she said to Arabov. “When I saw on Facebook that you were opening here, I was so relieved and am really glad you’re here.”
Matt Nartowicz, president of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, noted the courage it takes to open an independent pharmacy. “It’s brave to leave a corporation and branch out on your own,” he said. “We wish you much success.”
Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton noted that the pharmacy is situated in a prime location that is continuing to grow.
“I’m really excited to have a pharmacy here and to see the stores filling up in Village Square,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It really will be the center of our town, and you’re a welcome part of it.”
