Upcoming Meetings and Events:  Wed. 1/4 - Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, SC Village Hall, 7pm;   ​Mon. 1/9- Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7 pm; Wed. 1/11 - Sea Cliff Planning Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 pm;  ​

Thurs. 1/12 - ToBay ZBA Public Hearing on Glen Head Water Tower replacement, TOB meeting room, 7 pm;  North Shore Board of Education Budget Presentation and meeting, High School Library, 7:30 pm;  ​

 (click for complete calendar, including Gold ​Coast and Sea Cliff Library Events)
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January 2, 2017

LONG TIME SEA CLIFF RESIDENT JOE KRUPINSKI THROWS HAT IN RING FOR VILLAGE BOARD SEAT

​December 30, 2017 -- Longtime Sea Cliff resident Joe Krupinski will be running for Sea Cliff Village Board Trustee, he and his campaign manager announced in a press release last week.  Mr. Krupinski said that he is seeking the seat formerly held by Mayor Ed Lieberman, who rose to his current office after the resignation of Bruce Kennedy in late November.  READ MORE

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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF GLEN HEAD WATER TOWER TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 12

The Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding a public hearing regarding NY American Water's application for a variance to install a new water tower at 6 Dumond Place in Glen Head.  Glen Head resident Carol LoMastro has launched a petition drive to block the construction of the new tower, and instead urges the water company to refurbish the existing one which she says will cost less than 20% of the $5 million proposal for a concrete cylinder tower.  Click here for link to Ms. DeMastro's petition.  The Thursday, January 12 Public Hearing will be held in the Oyster Bay Town Hall meeting room at 7 pm.  

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GOOD NEWS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS BUDGET SEASON NEARS

The Superintent presents last year's budget

January 2, 2016 -- North Shore Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick will be giving his initial budget presentation for the 2017-18 school year at the Thursday, January 12 Board of Education meeting.   The spending plan is being developed at a time of declining teacher pension costs and a rising inflation growth factor which is used to figure each individual school district's tax levy limit.  Both developments should somewhat ease financial pressures on school districts across New York State. READ MORE

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LETTERS

NEW YEAR WISHES FROM MAYOR LIEBERMAN

​Received from Mayor Ed Lieberman
Sea Cliff
January 2, 2017

​To the Editor:

   I wish everyone a healthy and happy new year. As many of you know, I was privileged and honored to become the 35th Mayor of our beloved village of Sea Cliff last November when the Board of Trustees selected me to fulfill the unexpired term of Mayor Bruce Kennedy upon his resignation.
   As before, when I served as your village Trustee and Deputy Mayor, I will continue to respond to the needs and concerns of all our residents.  
​   I look forward to this new office of service to the people of Sea Cliff.  I will endeavor always to continue to earn your trust and confidence. 
   Thank you for the privilege to serve you.

Edward L. Lieberman
Mayor, Village of Sea Cliff

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MOTORCYCLE GROUP DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF TOYS TO SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES' KIDS

Santa, escorted by 200 motorcycle enthusiasts from The Who Cares Committee, braved the cold December 11th to deliver toys to the children with special needs at SCO Family of Services’ Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center in Sea Cliff. It was the Committee’s 31st year of bringing the joy of the holidays to SCO’s kids.

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​BLOGS​

THE GREAT BOOK​ GURU

​ANN DIPIETRO


ETHICS IN THE REAL WORLD
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Dear Great Book Guru, With the new year about to begin, I would like to read a book about things that matter- really matter.  Do you have any suggestions?
Greeting the New Year with Trepidation

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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. READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE 

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POLAR BEARS PLUNGE INTO FRIGID SEA CLIFF WATERS IN NEW YEAR'S DAY RITUAL

January 2, 2017 -- Undeterred by the sign warning "BEACH OFFICIALLY CLOSED -  BATHING PROHIBITED," and with the air temperature hovering at a balmy 47 degrees, and the sea temperature at 41 (9 degrees cooler than last year!), 15 brave souls sprinted from the Sea Cliff Beach pavilion and plunged into Hempstead Harbor on Sunday afternoon.  A majority of the polar bears, after dunking themselves, quickly hightailed it back to shore, while a few frolicked in the water for two or three minutes. About six times as many stood bundled on the beach or pavilion cheering, chuckling, and filming, with perhaps a few thinking, "maybe next year," but most probably, "no way, never." Sponsored by the Sea Cliff Polar Bears and Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, residents Elizabeth and Charlie Weinstein have organized the New Year's Day ritual for more than 20 years now.  Photos by Ann DiPietro and Northwordnews. 

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WITH A MESSAGE OF TOLERANCE AND HOPE, SEA CLIFF DEDICATES VILLAGE MENORAH

December 23, 2016 -- About two hundred area residents gathered at Sea Cliff’s John Burns Village Green on December 18 to dedicate the new Village Menorah, a beautiful 9 foot wide by 8 foot tall steel candelabra that sprouts from its base like a twisting tree, and that each holiday season will, along with the 30 foot tall spruce that serves as the Village Christmas Tree, be illuminated symbolizing hope and light during the darkest time of the year.  READ MORE

26th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER

Photo provided by Ann Kopple

Story submitted by Peggie Como

January 1, 2017 -- The 26th Annual Christmas Day Dinner was held at the United Methodist Church in Sea Cliff on Christmas Day.  For the past 26 years, Terry Sciubba, a member of the Mutual Concerns Committee has organized this very popular dinner for all those who don’t have family nearby, to enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner with friends and neighbors.  READ MORE

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SEA CLIFF HANUKKAH HAPPENING CELEBRATES HOLIDAY'S TRADITIONS  

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December 23, 2016 -- More than 100 Sea Cliff residents from a wide variety of religious and spiritual creeds turned out for Hanukkah Happening on Wednesday, December 21 at the Sea Cliff Fire Department to enjoy good company and celebrate the holiday's traditions.  READ MORE

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OUT WITH THE OLD YEAR AND IN WITH THE NEW

About  25 revelers gathered on the Village Green to say good bye to the past year and ring in the new with Joe Hughes and David Abbenda leading the group in a rousing round of Auld Lang Syne. Most of the merry makers paused to pose for a picture.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SIP AND TELL AT THE GLEN COVE MANSION

By Tab Hauser
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The Glen Cove Mansion will host an evening of “Sip and Tell” on January 13th at 7:30PM to 10:30PM.  This premiere event will be hosted in several rooms that only a true Gold Coast mansion can do well. It will be an evening of tastings, seminars and cocktail camaraderie for a cost of $85. READ MORE

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GLEN COVE TO HOST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TRIBUTE ON JANUARY 16

December 19, 2016, Glen Cove, NY… The City of Glen Cove and the Glen Cove School District with program support from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Commission is proud to announce the 33rd annual city-wide tribute to the late Civil Rights leader whose life and legacy elevated the critical importance of equality for all.  “Glen Cove is one of two communities in New York State that has had a consistent commitment to honoring the words, teachings and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Sheryl Goodine, president of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Commission.  READ MORE  

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​ART EXHIBITS AND LECTURES

THREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS 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.  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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

​WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?

​VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF - LIFEGUARD SEARCH  FOR THE 2017 BEACH SEASON - Must be 16 years of age,  possess Grade I certification and eligible for  Grade II (Bay, calm water) in May, enjoy working with young children/families.  Be available Memorial Day thru Labor Day.  Contact Marianne Lennon @ Village Hall for information/application, 671-0080.

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS NEWS

SLIME TIME AT GLENWOOD LANDING!

Science Investigations Involving Slime, Goo, and Ooze
Glenwood Landing’s School-Wide Enrichment Services under the direction of Audra Marcantonio conducted an exciting science program for all second graders called Slime, Goo, and Ooze hosted by the Long Island Science Museum.
Ms. Marcantonio said, “Children in second grade participated in a series of hands-on science investigations designed to deepen and extend the second grade science unit, States of Matter = Changes.” READ MORE

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​BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF THE NORTH SHORE WINTER CONCERTS 

While temperatures were cooling down outside in time for the holidays, the warm sounds of music could be heard in the North Shore School District as students eagerly took the stage to perform in the 2016 Winter Concerts.  READ MORE

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LOCAL MUSIC







STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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Thurs 1/5 - Mercer Shavelson
Fri 1/6 - Boedega Tallboys
Sat. 1/7 - Easy Chief
Sat. 1/14 - Deadrockstar​





THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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​Wed 1/5- TBA
Thurs 1/6 - TBA 
Fri 1/7 - TBA

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-​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs - 1/6 - TBA
Fri 1/7 - Meridian 

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS DECEMBER 2016 AND JANUARY 2017

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Click here for
The Nassau County Museum of Art Website 

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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.

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