Weekly 11.30.16

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Thurs 12/1 - North Shore Board of Education Meeting, Sea Cliff School, 7:30 pm; Fri 12/2 - Glenwood-Glen Head American Legion Open House, 6-9 pm Sat 12/3 - Church of Our Lady of Kazan Russian Holiday Boutique, 12-4 pm; North Shore Community Chorus Holiday Concert, St. Paul's Espicopal Church, Glen Cove, 8 pm; Sun 12/4 - Sea Cliff Day of Shopping, 12 to 5 pm.

Sun. 12/4 (cont.)- The SC Civic Association Scrooge Stroll, starting at Centennial Garden, Sea Cliff Village Hall, 2 pm; SC Village Christmas Tree Lighting, John Burns Village Green, 5 pm; Mon 12/5 - Glen Head Christmas Tree Lighting, Glen Head Train Station, 5:30 pm; Sea Cliff Village Board Conference, Village Hall, 6 pm; Wed. 12/7 - Election of 1840 Lecture at the North Shore Historical Museum, Glen Cove, 7 pm.

(click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and Sea Cliff Library Events)

November 30, 2016

THREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS OPEN AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

November 23, 2016 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception on Friday, November 18 for its latest exhibition - a three part showcase devoted to photography that includes Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling; Light Works: 100 Years of Photos; and New Photos - Long Island Collects. Collectively, the exhibits present an eclectic view of the art, science and history of photography.
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WEEKEND EVENTS

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT - DECEMBER 3

The North Shore Community Chorus (NSCC), under the direction of Stephen Goldstein, will present contemporary British composer John Rutter’s choral work: "The Gift of Life," a ravishingly beautiful, new composition, based on Old Testament Psalms and original texts by Rutter, at St.Paul's Episcopal Church, 28 Highland Road, Glen Cove, on Saturday, December 3rd at 8 p.m. READ MORE

ANNUAL SEA CLIFF CIVIC ASSOCIATION "SCROOGE STROLL"

The SCCA is hosting it’s annual 'Scrooge Stroll' through the streets of Sea Cliff on Sunday December 4th, starting at 3pm in Centennial Garden across from the Children’s Library.
Come one and all to witness the telling of Charles Dicken’s timeless ‘A Christmas Carol’ acted out by local residents, using our beloved town to replicate Victorian London. A holiday tradition not to be missed!

**SUPERINTENDENT: NEWSDAY ERRED IN REPORTING OF DISTRICT'S AP AND IB EXAM DATA**

November 22, 2016 -- In response to concerns expressed by a Glen Head resident at the November 3 school board meeting regarding Advanced Placement (AP) and International Bacculaureate (IB) exam data published in Newsday late last month that showed North Shore with significantly lower participation and achievement levels than its peer districts, Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick stated at the November 17th meeting that the Long Island’s “newspaper of record” had erred and would be publishing a correction.

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

Dear Mr. M

Dear Great Book Guru, What a wonderous Sea Cliff weekend awaits us! On Sunday December 4 at 3pm we have the Scrooge Stroll -a reenactment of Charles Dickens’s CHRISTMAS CAROL as we walk through the streets of Sea Cliff Village with playwright Frederick Stroppel as Dickens himself, Dan DiPietro as Scrooge and a merry troupe of costumed Sea Cliff actors playing all the other roles. Then at 5pm everyone gathers in front of the Adult Library to celebrate the lighting of the Village Christmas Tree. Do you have something for me to read while waiting for these festivities to begin?
Scrooge Stroller and Village Tree Lighter
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THE GARDEN'S EDGE
DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge Micro Farm, Sea Cliff, N.Y.

WHAT'S THE BUZZ...AND IT'S THE BEES

"We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well - for we will not fight to save what we do not love"
Stephen Jay Gould
We often read about bees and how they are endangered. The importance of these mostly yellow and black insects that hover over flowers and frighten our children, cannot be stressed. Some of us are allergic to their stings and we keep a wide berth with nature’s pollinators. However, except for this limited downside they are important to our very well being. So how can we help this critical part of our environmental network?
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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

LETTERS

OPEN LETTER TO COUNCIL, CDA, IDA AND PLANNING BOARD

Received from Drew Lawrence November 8, 2016

To all Council members, Planning Board, CDA & IDA members,

The City Council is entertaining a resolution on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. As I will be unable to attend I am presenting my comments in writing so the Council and other Boards and Agencies might fully understand the ramifications of the document presented. READ MORE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NS BOE MEETING ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 1

The North Shore Board of Education will meet on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:30 PM, in the Sea Cliff School Auditorium. On the agenda is the following: Student Recognition, Update: Goal 1, Task 2: Shared Valued Outcomes, Action Plan: Interscholastic Athletics, Bond, and a Policy Review.

It is never too late to be added to the district email list. If you would like to be added (or taken off), please visit “Email Subscriptions” at the top of the district website at www.northshoreschools.org. If you would like to contact the North Shore Board of Education, please email [email protected].

NORTHWELL HOSPITAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR WITH AMANDA'S PANDAS SATURDAY DEC. 10

On Saturday, December 10, 2016, Northwell Hosiptal will host a Holiday Spectacular from 3-6pm. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season with arts & crafts, face painting, petting zoo, a walk-in snow globe, plus music, dancing, sing-alongs and refreshments. READ MORE

ANNUAL MUTUAL CONCERNS CHRISTMAS DINNER

Come Meet Neighbors and Join the Spirit of the Season!

The Mutual Concerns Committee together with Sherlock Homes Realty is sponsoring the 26th Annual Christmas Dinner which will again be held on Christmas day, Thursday, December 25th from Noon to 2pm at the Sea Cliff United Methodist Church on Downing and Carpenter Avenues.
Terry Sciubba of Sherlock Homes started this dinner 26 years ago so that people who didn’t have family nearby could enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner with friends and neighbors. Through the years, more and more people have joined this festive occasion. They look forward to this dinner and entertainment every Christmas. It has become a wonderful holiday tradition.
All are Welcome. Admission is free. We encourage, but do not require reservations. We will provide transportation if needed. For reservations, please call Sherlock Homes Realty at 516-671-1717 and let them know if you need transportation.

SAVE THE DATE FOR GC 350/100 FIRST PARTY

By Tab Hauser
The Glen Cove 350 / 100 Anniversary Committee is asking Glen Covers to save the date for their first event. A dance / party billed as “Twist and Shout” will be held on Sunday March 5th between 2PM and 6PM Featured will be the bank Acchords along with snacks and cash bar. Further details will be announced later this year and posted on the anniversary web site at www.glencove350.comFor more information on becoming involved with the Special Events && Hospitality Committee, contact Jacki Yonick at 516.671.4600 or email at [email protected].

MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL COMMITTEE PLANNING 2017 SEASON OF FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK

The Morgan Park Summer Music Festival recently met at Webb Institute to plan the Festival’s 58th season of free concerts in the park. Committee members reviewed the previous season and began outlining potential concerts for next summer. The Concert Subcommittee will be working hard over the winter to provide the community with another summer of family-friendly entertainment every weekend in July and August. READ MORE

LIEBERMAN APPOINTED SEA CLIFF MAYOR AFTER KENNEDY STEPS DOWN TO BECOME VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

2015 Swearing in of Mayor Kennedy and Deputy Mayor Lieberman

November 29, 2016 -- At an executive session meeting held this past Monday evening, Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy tendered his resignation as the top elected official in the Village and was subsequently appointed Village Administrator - a position that had become vacant early this month. The four village board trustees appointed Deputy Mayor Edward Lieberman to fill out the remainder of Mr. Kennedy's term which will end in early April, 2017. READ MORE

TURKEY TROTTERS RUN, WALK, AND JOG THROUGH GLEN HEAD IN THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION

November 25, 2016 -- With arms linked, North Shore High Schoolers Oscar Varela, Jack Rosencrans, and Colin O'Sullivan crossed the finish line first in a time of 18:27 in this year's North Shore Community Youth Organization's annual Turkey Trot held this past Thanksgiving morning. More than 300 participants of all ages, most running but others moving at a more leisurely pace, turned out for the five kilometer race that began on Glen Head Road in front of Holiday Farms and continued through the streets of the hamlet past the elementary school and then northward into the hilly Promenade neighborhood, and eventually back to the Community Center where trotters were greeted by cheering family and friends at the finish line. The top women's runner, with a time of 21:47.7, was Emily Uhrynuk, of Glen Head. The event was organized by the High School Track and Field coaches Neil Levy and Ed Corona and North Shore Community Youth Organization Executive Director Mike Capobianco.

ANNUAL TURKEY HUNT ATTRACTS RAFTERS OF RESIDENTS

Well over 100 residents of all ages turned out to track turkeys at the Sea Cliff Civic Association's fifth annual Headless Park Turkey Hunt last Sunday afternoon. Members of the Sea Cliff Youth Council hid 300 rubber birds, set up refreshments and collected canned goods for Mutual Concerns. To the delight of all, the Great Turkey, the plucky Poobah of Poultry himself, undaunted by the park's ominous nickname, once again made a grand appearance and posed for polaroids with his fans. "A wondrous turnout of turkeys, tots and teens capped by a visit from the Great Turkey himself," said Civic Association President Ann DiPietro. The event was chaired by Civic Association Board Member Heidi Hunt.

Photos by Heidi Hunt

LOCAL OFFICIALS CRITICAL OF NY AMERICAN WATER $320 SURCHARGE

November 22, 2016 -- Both Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-A.D. 19), who represents areas of Glen Head, commented on the notification sent out earlier this month by NY American Water, the for-profit water company that serves the Sea Cliff Water District, informing customers that they would have to pay a $323.40 surcharge spread out in increments of $80.85 over their next four quarterly water bills. The surcharge was approved by the New York State Public Service Commission and, according to the company, is a result of a 40% spike in the company’s property tax bill. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD VOTES TO GRANT TAX EXEMPTION TO VETERANS

November 18, 2016 -- At its November 14 meeting, the Sea Cliff Village Board voted unanimously to make available to military veterans residing in the village the Alternative Veterans Tax exemption, that will allow those who served in the military during an armed conflict such as World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, or the Persion Gulf War or who received an expeditionary medal for deployment to a foreign region during a campaign or conflict, eligible to receive a reduction in their village tax bills. The average savings to veterans will be about $100 per year. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF SALUTES ITS VETERANS

Top Row (L to R): Congressman Israel staffer, Dave Rice, Butch Grella, Carl Rumatoski, Ted Kopczynski, Harry Augustine, Rich Barrett, George Bevad, John Reali, Bill Laderer, Rich Collins, Dave Craft, Juan Leon, Bob Moseley, Bryan Anthony, Jim Foote, Gill McGill, Rocky McGrath, John Nagy, Charles Davies, John Napoli. Kneeling/Sitting: Congressman Israel, Scott Whitting, Carl Hansen, Jack Guy, John Giordano, George Christman, Phil Como, Nino Luciano, Joe Krupinski.

November 15, 2016--On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, with more than two dozen veterans mustered in front of the Clifton Park "Rock" that honors those Sea Cliffians who nearly 100 years ago fought in the First World War, dozens of current residents gathered to observe Veterans Day, paying tribute to those before them and others who have served this Country in the armed forces. Phil Como, Commander of James F. Brengel American Legion Post #456, presided over the ceremony. READ MORE

HUNDREDS EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY AT CIVIC ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE DINNER

November 12, 2016 -- 185 residents participated in this year's Progressive Dinner organized by the Sea Cliff Civic Association. The diners made three stops on their jaunt through the village with the group apportioned more or less equally among four homes for appetizers, and then further separated into groups of six to ten as they moved on to the dinner course that was prepared and served by 20 different hosts. The dinner parties then combined for dessert and drinks at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club. READ MORE

ART EXHIBITS AND LECTURES

THE ELECTION OF 1840 PRESENTED BY RICHARD HARRIS AT THE NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Wednesday December 7th at 7 pm
The election of 1840 is often considered the first modern election. Supporters of the candidates, Martin van Buren and Gen. William Henry Harrison, employed campaign slogans and other new promotional ideas, openly questioned their opponents' backgrounds and qualifications, and engaged in campaigning much different from what the American people had seen previously.
Admission $10 ($5 for Museum Members)
Light Refreshments

NATURAL SELECTION BY HEIDI HUNT AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE LIBRARY NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

The Sea Cliff Arts Council presents the work of local artist Heidi Hunt in a series of photographs titled 'Natural Selection' on display at the Sea Cliff Village Library now through December 2016. The work focuses on the organization and placement of organic structures and their interplay with positive and negative space. READ MORE

UNCOMMON COLLECTIONS AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM

by Sara Reres, Museum Director

The Sea Cliff Village Museum presents a new exhibit that honors collectors and their collections. Every corner of the museum is packed with treasures in Uncommon Collections . The new exhibit is overflowing with beautiful, odd, offbeat and thought provoking artifacts. READ MORE

THE MANES FAMILY ART & EDUCATION CENTER TO OPEN DURING 2017 ON THE MUSEUM GROUNDS

Nassau County Museum of Art breaks ground on a
dedicated education and exhibition space

Museum Director Karl E. Willers, Ph.D., announced that construction has begun on The Manes Family Art and Education Center, with plans to open this dedicated education and exhibition space during 2017. Said Dr. Willers: “We are very excited about this new space that builds upon the many exhibition and education initiatives at Nassau County Museum of Art. Museum programs invite members of our community to look at, talk about, and make art.” READ MORE

GLEN COVE SCOUTS AND FRIENDS TEAM UP TO HELP NEEDY

Members of Glen Cove Girl Scout Troop 14 and Glen Cove Boy Scout Troop 6, along with their non-scouting friends, recently gave of their time and talent in assisting the Glen Cove Youth Bureau with its annual Holiday Food Drive. The youth spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon collecting donations at Stop and Shop. Their hard work paid off in the form of numerous boxes and bags of food items and cash donations. The food and money will be used to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in the Glen Cove community. Pictured here are the hard-working youth with some of the generous donations they collected at Stop and Shop.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS OF EAST ISLAND BRING THANKSGIVING CHEER TO MANY

For the eighth year in a row, the East Island Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) program assisted the Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board and the Glen Cove Youth Bureau with their holiday “Turkey Drive”. NHN spearheaded a turkey drive to benefit needy families in Glen Cove. East Island residents prepared Thanksgiving food bags filled with everything a family would need for a bountiful feast. READ M0RE.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW CHILD CARE CENTER IN ROSLYN

ROSLYN, NY – A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the new Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center (www.trinitychild.org) on Sunday, Nov. 6th, with many members of the community turning out for the event --John Durkin, Roslyn Mayor; Wayne Wink, Town of North Hempstead Town Clerk; Margaret Peckham Clark, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Roslyn; Craig Westergard, President of the Roslyn Landmark Society and Marie Catalano-Gruen, Director, Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center.
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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS NEWS

STUDENT AWARDED A NATIONAL SEMI-FINALIST IN BROADCOM MASTERS SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION LI SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

Student Awarded a National Semi-Finalist
in Broadcom Masters Science Fair Competition
LI Science & Engineering Fair
North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY, November 4, 2016 - Congratulations go out to Kate Weseley-Jones, a North Shore Middle School student, who was awarded Semi-Finalist status in the Broadcom Masters Science Fair Competition, an honor bestowed on only 300 of the original 6,000 applicants. READ MORE

THE CIRCUS COMES TO SEA CLIFF!THE CIRCUS COMES TO SEA CLIFF!

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY, November 10, 2016 - The National Circus Project came to Sea Cliff Elementary School for a week-long event that combined physical fitness with circus fun and proficiency. The circus festivities culminated with an in-school “student” circus performance featuring Sea Cliff fifth graders who tumbled, spun plates, walked on stilts, and juggled into the hearts of all those in attendance! This year, there was even a new science laboratory setting on stage! READ MORE

GLENWOOD LANDING FOURTH GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN NATIVE AMERICAN CULMINATION DAY

After months of intensive study on the Native American unit including a hands-on visit by Tipi Ted and the Traveling Wilderness Museum as part of the social studies curriculum, fourth graders at Glenwood Landing School participated in a Native American Culmination day. READ MORE

GLEN HEAD SCHOOL HARVEST FESTIVAL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FROM NATURE NICK'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY, November 4, 2016 - Students and faculty at Glen Head welcomed fall with their annual Harvest Festival on October 31st, with a special guest appearance by Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures! READ MORE

NORTH SHORE KEY CLUB ANNUAL CAR WASH MAKES A SPLASH FOR CHARITY

The annual car wash sponsored by the North Shore Key Club recently took place at North Shore High School. It was a gorgeous Fall day when the entire Club turned out for this fun event washing cars and splashing up a storm! All of the proceeds collected will be donated to charity. READ MORE

FELICIDADES! 97 NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations to all of the North Shore High School students who were inducted into the Foreign Language Honor Society. LOTE teacher Steven Burgos said “Tonight we are here to celebrate an important accomplishment that not all students are able to achieve. The students sitting here tonight not only decided to continue studying a language for two additional years past the requirement, but they have also stood out by maintaining an excellent GPA and have promised to dedicate their own time to spread their love for their language. Right now we have the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the hard work, consistent effort, positive character and attitudes, constant studying, and overall commitment of our students to World Languages.”
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FIVE NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

Director of Athletics Don Lang proudly announced that five North Shore High School senior athletes signed National Letters of Intent (NLI). A Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an institution. Once signed, the institution agrees to provide that student with financial aid (if eligible under the NCAA rules) for one academic year in exchange for that student’s agreement to attend the institution for one academic year. Additionally, all colleges and universities that participate in the NLI program agree to not recruit these student athletes once he or she signs the NLI.
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GLEN HEAD SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE

To kick-off The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC), the Glen Head School Dignity For All Club took to the stage in the Gathering Room and held a pep rally for all of the students and faculty. On stage, the students emphasized the theme, “kindness matters,” by prominently holding up the individual letters for everyone to see! READ MORE

PUMPKINS DROP AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL ON HALLOWEEN!

NS High School Students Study Laws of Acceleration and Force Interactions
North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY - On Halloween 2016, students in North Shore High School Regents Physics’ classes as well as students in the conceptual physics course held The Great Pumpkin Drop testing the principle that all falling objects accelerate at the same rate. Ms. Sara LeMar said, “My juniors and seniors study the laws of motion as well as force interactions. While most think that physics is equations and calculations, we encourage students to observe interactions occurring in their everyday life.” The Pumpkin Drop experiment helps students to appreciate that acceleration due to the earth’s gravitational field, is the same for all objects, regardless of their mass. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL HAD SPIRIT!

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY, November 4, 2016 - During the week of October 24th, the entire student body at North Shore Middle School demonstrated their school spirit by wearing crazy hats, favorite sports team apparel, and even pajamas! READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 12/1 - Russ Seeger Band
Fri 12/2 - The Joni Project
Sat 12/3 - Chris Maloy and the Falco's
Sun 12/4 - Beer & Shopping at Still Partners
Fri - 12/9 - Keith Everett & the Orange Morris
Sat 12/10 - Christine Cherry
Thurs12/15 - Penque-Diomede Band (PDB)
Fri 12/16 - Funk this year already! Circus Mind Holiday Jam!
Sat 12/17 - Other Shoe

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 11/30 - Matt Grabowski
Thurs 12/1 - Welcome Back Willie Steele
Fri 12/2 - Joe Ciampa and Kingfisher
Wed 12/7 - Welcome Back Ian Pettilo Jazz
Thurs 12/8 - Welcome Back Rose Gunter and friends
Fri 12/9 - Welcome Back Livestock
Wed 12/14 - Welcome Back Grateful Girls
Thurs 12/15 - Welcome Back Matt Grabowski
Fri 12/16 - Welcome Back Lucky Tones

-METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
Mercer & Frank Ferrarra
Thurs 12/1 - Mercer & Frank Ferrarra
Fri 12/3 - Meridian JazzMercer Sun 12/4 - Kick Brass Holiday Band

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS DECEMBER 2016 AND JANUARY 2017

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The Nassau County Museum of Art Website

NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Exhibit will run through February 18 with regular museum hours: Wednesday 2:00-6:00 and Saturdays 11:00-3:00.
The North Shore Votes!
The exhibit showcases a variety of political memorabilia and historic photographs that illustrate the many ways North Shore residents have participated in local, state and national politics. Political brochures, election guides and a garden of lawn signs complement the historical passages in this exhibit that extends beyond the political campaign to the citizen groups that work behind the scenes, and it also highlights the accomplishments of the many people who have answered the call to serve the community.

​TURKEY TROTTERS RUN, WALK, AND JOG THROUGH GLEN HEAD IN THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION

LOCAL MUSIC

TURKEY TROTTERS RUN, WALK, AND JOG THROUGH GLEN HEAD IN THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION