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DIVIDED GOVERNMENT IS NOT DIVISIVE - IT’S DEMOCRACY

The mission and work of the Sea Cliff Civic Progress Committee has no doubt been a great service to Sea Cliff and its residents over the past seven decades as it has met and deliberated each winter to nominate many outstanding members of the community to serve in Village government. But as the March 20th Sea Cliff Village Board of Trustees election approaches, let us recognize the benefits that Village residents have reaped from divided government this past year.
Responding to the game of musical chairs in Village leadership positions that occured out of public view during the fall of 2016 and to the apparent lack of transparency of village government in a variety of areas, several residents organized the Sea Cliff Open Government Party and tapped resident Deb McDermott to be its candidate in last March’s Village Board election. Presenting the first real challenge in nearly a decade to the Civic Progress Committee, which had chosen all village board members for the previous seven elections, nearly all of which were uncontested, Ms. McDermott received the overwhelming support of the community. READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

The Sweet Dove Died

Dear Great Book Guru, This weekend, a number of my friends and I will be attending a literary conference at Harvard’s Law School on the British author Barbara Pym. They are huge fans of hers, but I have never read any of her novels. Would you suggest one to start my Pymian adventure?
Preparing for Pym
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RESIDENTS PACK HALL TO SIZE UP FOUR CANDIDATES VYING FOR TWO SPOTS ON SC VILLAGE BOARD

March 16, 2017 -- About 150 residents packed the parish hall at St. Luke’s Church this past Tuesday night at a Meet the Candidates forum to size up the four candidates running for the two seats up for grabs on the Sea Cliff Village Board this election cycle. Liz Baron and Terryl Donovan, running under the banner of the Sea Cliff Open Government Party, and Sea Cliff Civic Progress nominees, incumbent Trustee Kevin McGilloway and Henriette Rohl, answered questions on a variety of issues facing Sea Cliff and offered their thoughts on how best to confront them. The event was organized by the Sea Cliff Civic Association and its President Ann DiPietro emceed the discussion with, as always, just the right balance of seriousness and humor. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD ELECTION ON TUESDAY MARCH 20 FROM NOON TO 9pm

Residents of Sea Cliff will have the opportunity to choose from four candidates vying for the two positions on the Sea Cliff Village Board of Trustees that are on the ballot in this year's election on March 20. Kevin McGilloway, running on the Civic Progress line is seeking a third two-year term while his running mate Henriette Rohl is seeking her first. The Sea Cliff Open Government Party candidates are Liz Baron and Terryl Donovan, both of whom are looking to join board members Mayor Ed Lieberman and Dina Epstein as well as Deb McDermott who was the first to earn a spot on the board as an Open Government candidate last year. CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATES' RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FROM NORTHWORDNEWS, ELECTION ARTICLES AND ALL LETTERS OF SUPPORT

LUCKY TO HAVE OUR SEA CLIFF LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

By Peggy Brucia

On March 14, Still Partners on Sea Cliff Avenue was filled with St. Patrick’s Day revelers—both friends and Friends. Awash in green lights and wearing shamrock headbands, devoted members of the Friends of the Sea Cliff Library staged their third annual FUNdraiser event for nearly eighty guests. READ MORE

LETTERS

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SEA CLIFF?

Received from Robin Kennedy, Sea Cliff,
March 13, 2018

To the Editor:
Last year a group of people who claim to love Sea Cliff and want to keep it great formed a group called Sea Cliff Open Government Party. Their platform is transparency, participation & collaboration.
What puzzles me is how they think Sea Cliff became the beautiful, non pretentious village that it is. We are people who live together peacefully and work together to maintain a feeling of community and calm. READ MORE

YOU NEED TO WALK BEFORE YOU CAN RUN

Received from Elena Villafane, Sea Cliff,
March 12, 2018

To the Editor: Choice - a simple concept with complex ramifications. Some choices are easy, with little to no impact on your life and can be made without thought or consideration: vanilla or chocolate; coffee or tea. More often, choices have larger implications and require more than a knee jerk response. Important choices call for careful consideration of the relative merits of the options offered. READ MORE

VOTE FOR MCGILLOWAY AND ROHL

Received from Carol Vogt,
Sea Cliff March 13, 2018

To the Editor:
Did you know that the Village of Sea Cliff has
-a perfect New York Financial Rating, 0% fiscal stress
- a AA+ Bond rating
- so improved the beach that membership has tripled over the past eight years
-raised $10 million in grant money over the last four years, $8 million in highly competitive races for those resources
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ALL IN FOR KEVIN AND HENRIETTE

From Fred Eisenstein, Sea Cliff
March 14, 2018

To the Editor:
I am writing this letter in strong support of the Civic Progress slate of highly trusted Trustee Kevin McGilloway, and new candidate, Henriette Rohl, a star member of Sea Cliff’s own farm-team of energetic and committed volunteers. I’ve been a resident and more-than-casual observer of Sea Cliff doings for over 35 years. If you’re somewhat new to Sea Cliff, you may not know that behind every Civic Progress trustee is a deep bench of volunteers. They’re sitting on boards and committees, (wo)manning our museums, music and events. READ MORE

BE ACTIVE, TAKE ACTION, MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Received from Cindy Pabst, Glen Head
March 17, 2018

To the Editor:
I spent the day today knocking on doors. I'm not selling anything and I don't want any money. I am a volunteer for Tom Suozzi, Congressional Representative for the Third District, New York State. All I wanted is for you to sign my Democratic Designating Petition so that Tom Suozzi can continue to do the good work he is doing for his constituents in the third district. READ MORE

POT CALLS KETTLE BLACK

Received from Roger Friedman, Sea Cliff
March 19, 2018

To the Editor:

The latest edition of the SC Herald featured a number of Letters to The Editor in support of candidates for Village Trustee –One endorses McGilloway and Rohl, the Civic Progress Candidates. The letter writer asks, “what’s wrong with Sea Cliff?”. The letter speaks of how wonderful Sea Cliff is, and has been, and says that a group of residents who “claim to love Sea Cliff”, calling themselves Sea Cliff Open Government are doing nothing but creating division. READ MORE

LAST WEEK'S LETTERS

TERYL DONOVAN - A PROVEN LEADER WORTHY OF YOUR VOTE

Received from Julia Brennan, Sea Cliff
March 8, 2018

To the Editor,

I am pleased to support the candidacy of Terryl Donovan for Sea Cliff Village Trustee. I’ve known Terryl and her family for 15 years, having met her when she applied for the position of Director of Fine and Performing Arts at the North Shore CSD, where I served on the Board of Education. Terryl came to the district with a reputation as a gifted manager and quickly exceeded expectations. READ MORE

TIME FOR NEW FACES, IDEAS AND ENERGY ON THE VILLAGE BOARD

Received from Maximo Büschfrers, Sea Cliff
March 9, 2018

To the Editor:

My wife bought our first house and moved to Sea Cliff twenty years ago. Sea Cliff is a beautiful and secluded Village where life is almost idyllic, a place where all is well until you decide it’s time to do work on your house. I know this well, I’m an Architect. There is a fundamental problem at the building department, the people in charge never held this position before. This is a problem that has been going on for years. These are hard working and dedicated people doing their best to learn on the go, but the ones that pay the price for their inexperience are the residents of this Village. I brought this problem up to the attention of the Mayor and the Trustees in different occasions only to be ignored. READ MORE

SUPPORT GOVERNOR'S EARLY VOTING PROPOSAL

Received from Emily Reiger, Sea Cliff
February 20, 2018

To the editor,

I am a young Sea Cliff resident and I am writing to you because I am concerned with the lack of voter turn out in New York state. I noticed that governor Cuomo included early voting in his 2018 budget plan, which would be a great first step in fixing this issue. Although New York prides itself in being a progressive state, it is the forty first in the country when it comes to voter turn out, largely because the polls are open for one day. This one-day voting system makes it extremely difficult for working people and students who essentially must choose between work or school, and making it to the polls on time. READ MORE

VOTE McGILLOWAY, ROHL AND PARISI FOR SEA CLIFF

Received from Phil Como, Sea Cliff
February 23, 2018

To the Editor:

Regarding the upcoming Sea Cliff election, the "Vote For Sea Cliff" theme is offered on behalf of the candidacy of Kevin McGilloway and Henriette Rohl for village trustee; and Charles Parisi for village justice. These excellent candidates offer a depth of experience that will certainly benefit our village. Deputy Mayor McGilloway is running for re-election and is deeply involved in the various facets of everyday life in Sea Cliff. Kevin is widely respected for his achievement and calm demeanor in the conduct of his work. READ MORE

IT'S TIME TO CHANGE

Received from Dan Maddock, Sea Cliff
March 8, 2018

To the Editor:

They’re bright and diverse. They’re male and female, mothers and fathers, young and old. They’re passionate about the Village and indignant about right and wrong.
They’re the people of the new Sea Cliff Open Government Party and with their focus on process and transparency, they have already brought positive change in the way Sea Cliff is governed. They’re going to continue bringing transparency and openness, better planning and modern techniques to our village government. READ MORE

VOTING FOR DONOVAN'S EXPERIENCE

Received from Sara Jones, Sea Cliff
March 11, 2018

To the Editor:

I’m supporting Terryl Donovan for Sea Cliff Trustee because she has the skills the Village needs to plan, budget and manage in a fiscally responsible manner. Her career in government service has prepared her to understand not only the minutia of policies and procedures but also to work with colleagues and other stakeholders in a transparent and open environment that encourages ideas, collaboration, and change to make systems and procedures better. Her resume is impressive and aligned with the values many of us share. READ MORE

LIZ BARON - GOOD NEIGHBOR, HIGHLY SKILLED COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

Received from Carol Poll Basse, Sea Cliff
March 6, 2018

To the Editor:

I strongly urge my fellow “Sea Cliffers” to come out and vote for Elizabeth Baron on Tuesday, March 20 from 12 noon to 9 PM at the DPW Garage at 66 Altamont Avenue. Our Sea Cliff Village trustees make a difference in our daily lives.
Elizabeth Baron will be an outstanding trustee. READ MORE

DONOVAN AND BARON FOR SEA CLIFF

Received from Lisa Cashman, Sea Cliff
March 11, 2018

To the Editor:

Sea Cliff is a unique and very special place. We are fortunate beyond measure to live among so many volunteers whose contributions enhance our quality of life.

As an attendee of many board meetings, I am grateful for the service of all the Trustees. Liz Baron and Terryl Donovan are two exceptionally qualified Trustee candidates who would be especially productive additions to our Board.
On March 20th I will be voting for Liz Baron and Terryl Donovan for Board of Trustees.
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LIZ BARON AND TERRYL DONOVAN - A NEW ERA OF TRANSPARENCY IN SEA CLIFF

Received from Karin Barnaby, Sea Cliff
March 10, 2018

To the Editor:

Sea Cliff residents are fortunate to have a real choice in the upcoming Village election on March 20.
Terryl Donovan is an exceptional, energetic, intelligent individual with proven administrative and fiscal management experience, acquired and honed in successful careers in public service, education and the NYC Department of Sanitation. I got to know Terryl while going door-to-door, canvassing Sea Cliff voters in the November election. You can rely on Terryl 100%. Her heart and mind are dedicated to the Sea Cliff community. . . and she’s a great listener! READ MORE

UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS

OUR LADY OF KAZAN EASTER BAZAAR ON SATURDAY MARCH 17

Come and enjoy the annual Easter bazaar of the Church of Our Lady of Kazan! We’ll have home-made pirogi and delicious borscht, and don’t forget to have one of our wonderful desserts! For those of you in a hurry, we have a take-out option.
But the bazaar is not just about food. Add to (or start) your collection of Russian Easter eggs or lacquer boxes! And be sure to look at our jewelry and gift items. The bazaar is on Saturday, March 17th from noon to 4 p.m. It will be held in the parish hall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church, on the corner of Glenlawn and Glen Avenues, Sea Cliff. (St Luke’s is at 253 Glen Avenue, and the parish hall is around the corner on Glenlawn Avenue.) The bazaar information line is 516 468-1579.

NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTS SAVING JAMAICA BAY ON 3.27.18

Saving Jamaica Bay tells the story of how one community fought government inaction and overcame Hurricane Sandy to clean up and restore the largest open space in New York City, which had become a dumping ground for garbage, sewage and bullet-riddled mobsters. Narrated by Academy-Award winning actress Susan Sarandon, Saving Jamaica Bay underscores the importance of citizen action and the role of urban nature in protecting our cities from the effects of climate change. READ MORE

THE KIRTAN RABBI IN CONCERT AT CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL

Rabbi Andrew Hahn, proclaimed the “Maestro of Kirtan” by Rabbi David Ingber of NYC’s Romemu Center, presents a concert onSaturday, March 24 at Congregation Tifereth Israel (CTI) in Glen Cove. The 7:30 p.m. concert by the Kirtan Rabbi is free; the public is invited share this joyous, participatory musical event.
Kirtan, singing based on call and response, is a form of chant developed in India to heighten participation and communal feeling.
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WORKS OF AZITA GANJI ON DISPLAY IN EXHIBIT AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY

An exhibition of artwork by long time Sea Cliff Resident Azita Ganji, who passed away last year, is now on display at the Sea Cliff Public Library through the end of April. Entitled“Spring Again: A Retrospective," the exhibit features a variety of works that reflect the artist's love of nature and brilliant hues.

LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS MARCH

NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

DIFFERENT KIND OF MARCH FOR THESE SCOUTS ON ST. PAT'S DAY

Story provided by Boy Scout Troop 195 - At 4 a.m., this past St. Patrick's Day, four Scouts and three adult alumni from Boy Scout Troop 195 in Glen Head began a 5-hour car ride to the High Peaks region of Adirondack Park. The purpose? To summit Mount Marcy, located in Keene, New York, not far from Lake Placid, a town of miracles. Mount Marcy has an elevation of 5,344 feet, making it the highest point in New York State. READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

The Trouble With Goats
And Sheep

Dear Great Book Guru, I love August in Sea Cliff- it is as if time has stopped. Everything and everyone moves more slowly, voices are lower, music is softer. There is a magical Brigadoon quality to the entire Village- a perfect time to read a new book- something a little unusual. Any ideas?
August Acolyte
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NS BOE TO HOLD TOWN MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING ON MAY 3

There will be a BOE/Town Meeting on Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 pm in the North Shore High School Library which will include a public reading of the school budget (Proposition 1). Also, on the North Shore Schools ballot on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 will be Proposition 2 - Transportation Distance Limits. Permission to allow the North Shore Central School District to reduce the distance eligibility limit for Grades 9-12 to (1) mile at no additional cost to the District effective at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. Additionally, Proposition 3: Capital Reserve Fund, will also be on the ballot. This is permission to approve the expenditure of funds from the previously established Capital Reserve Fund, a sum not to exceed $3,443,912, for district-wide projects at no additional cost to our residents. For more information, please visit www.northshoreschools.org. The agenda for the evening will also include Prevention Needs Assessment (Bach Harrison Survey).
The Town Meeting format provides all district residents with the opportunity to engage in direct dialog with Trustees related to any issues pertaining to our schools. The Trustees encourage all interested community members to attend this meeting. (announcement by North Shore Schools)

MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION ON WED. 5/2; A CONTESTED ELECTION: FOUR CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR TWO SEATS

Last year's candidates Cheryl Brown, Rich Galati, and Joanna Commander listen to a resident's question at the Meet the Candidates forum conducted by the League of Women Voters (photo by Northwordnews.com)

This year, it is a contested election with four candidates and two seats available. Community members including Tim Madden, Lisa Vizza, Anthony Stanco, and Andrea Macari, are running for the North Shore Schools Board of Education. We thank Toni Labbate and Herman Berliner for their many years of service. Meet the Candidates Night will take place on Wednesday, May 2, in the North Shore High School Library (not cafeteria), at 8 PM. - Story by the North Shore Public Schools

PROPOSED BUDGET INCREASES SPENDING 2.7%; TAX LEVY BELOW CAP; DEBATE OVER CASA FUNDING

Photograph by Shelly Newman

Story by Tim Madden
March 8, 2018 -- On Thursday March 1, the North Shore Schools Board of Education continued its review of its 104,868,519 proposed budget for 2018-19, focusing most of its attention on instructional expenditures including regular education and special education as well as technology. Overall spending for next year is expected to increase $2.75 million or 2.7% over the current year while the proposed tax levy increase is 1.89%.
Should the levy numbers stay the same,with an anticipated 1% shift of the tax burden from class 3 utilities to class 1 residential, the average homeowner can expect to see a $365 increase in her or his taxes. READ MORE

TWO BALLOT QUESTIONS REQUEST APPROVAL FOR CHANGE TO BUSING MILEAGE LIMITS AND CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE

In addition to the 2018-19 budget proposal, there will be two other propositions on the ballot this May 15. The first seeks approval to reduce transportation mileage limits to one mile for students in grades 9-12. Currently, students in the high school must live 1.5 miles from the high school in order to receive busing. The District has stated that the change will not result in any additional cost.
A second proposition seeks approval to expend $3,443,911.91 of the Capital Reserve Fund for district-wide projects. The creation of the reserve was approved by voters in 2016, and withdrawal of funds likewise requires a permissive referendum. The following projects will be undertaken: installation of air conditioners in the library at Glen Head Elementary School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School; installation of air conditioning in the cafeteria at Glen Head Elementary School, Sea Cliff Elementary School and North Shore Middle School; installation of air conditioning the Glenwood Landing Elementary School auditorium; installation of air conditioning in the North Shore High School gymnasium; replacement of the entire cafeteria ceiling and installation of new LED lights at the North Shore High School. If after the foregoing expenditures, monies remain, they will fund supplemental projects which may include installing exhaust fans in hallways and stairwells at the Sea Cliff Elementary School, and installing windows in second floor hall at the Sea Cliff Elementary School. Costs of the foregoing include labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs.

LOCAL TROOP 43 SCOUT DANNY ROPER HONORED FOR HEROIC ACTIONS

Story provided by Boy Scout Troop 43
- Danny Roper, 12 of Glenwood Landing NY, was out on a boat on Long Island Sound last August with his two friends and the father of one of the boys. When one of his friends jumped in for a swim, the tide quickly pulled him away. The boy removed his life preserver in order to try and swim better and the situation suddenly became life-threatening. Danny assisted in rescuing his friend with a lifesaving ring, but when the boy's father jumped into the water to help his son, he was pulled away as well. Alone on the boat, Danny and his friends called for help and waved down a passing vessel to help rescue the father as well. Both the boy and his father fully recovered from the near-drowning.
The Boy Scouts of America reviewed the incident and voted to award Danny Roper of Troop 43-Sea Cliff the National Certificate of Merit for his heroic actions. Danny was honored by his fellow scouts, Scoutmaster and family at a special troop ceremony.

GLEN COVE HARBOR PATROL NAMES FIRST FEMALE HARBOR MASTER

April 25, 2018, Glen Cove, NY…With unanimous approval from Mayor Tenke and the Glen Cove City Council, the Glen Cove Harbor Patrol named Anne L. Lamorte the City’s first female Harbor Master. “Ms. LaMorte, an avid sportswoman, pilot and CFO of Glen Cove’s Industrial Development Agency, will be an outstanding addition to our Harbor Patrol team,” said Mayor Tim Tenke. In presenting Ms. Lamorte with her Harbor Patrol badge Harbor Patrol Chief John Testa said, “Congratulations Anne and we wish you much success in helping us to keep Glen Cove’s waterways safe and secure for the enjoyment of all.”
The Glen Cove Harbor Patrol are peace officers who work seasonally from late spring to fall to locate, maintain, and assign mooring spaces as well as to maintain navigable channels to ensure the safe and orderly flow of boating traffic in Hempstead Harbor and the Glen Cove Creek.

LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS MAY

LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS MAY

LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS MARCH