Weekly 3.19.17

Upcoming Meetings and Events:; Tues. 3/21- Sea Cliff Village Board Election, Children's Library, noon to 9 pm; PSC Public Hearings re: GWL Energy Facility, Gold Coast Library Annex, 12:30pm; Glenwood Landing School, 6 pm; Wed. 3/22 - Stepping Stone Lighthouse Restoration Lecture at the North Shore Historial Museum, 7pm

Thurs. 3/24 - North Shore Board of Education Meeting, HS Library, 7:30 pm Fri. 3/25 and Sat. 3/26- North Shore Viking Masquers Perform Oklahoma, High School Theatre, Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat. 2pm and 7:30pm; Sun. 3/26 - Pirates of Pendanze at the Sid Jacobsen JCC, Greenvale, 2 pm

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

March 19, 2017

RESIDENT AND SC VILLAGE BOARD DEBATE EMAIL AND GARVIES POINT RESPONSE

March 16, 2017 -- A meeting of the Sea Cliff Village Board of Trustees turned contentious this past Monday evening as a resident and members of the Board sparred over an e-mail and the Village’s response to the Garvies Point waterfront re-development project. . . . During his report, Mayor Ed Lieberman read a prepared statement challenging assertions made in a private email that had been sent to some residents the previous week in which the author was critical of the Village Board’s response to the Glen Cove Waterfront development. READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 3.13.17 SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

- BOARD LIKELY TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW REGARDING AIR BnB ISSUE
- RESIDENT RAISES ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION CONCERNS
- LONG ISLAND BAGEL CAFE AWARDED BEACH CONCESSION CONTRACT
- NEARLY THREE YEARS AFTER MUDSLIDE, NEIGHBORS CONTINUE TO WORRY

RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The Sea Cliff Board recognized four residents this past Monday night. Department of Public Works Employee John Telese received a certificate of appreciation for his 30 years of service to the Village, while Trustee Dina Epstein presented a Heritage Tree certificate to David Schierhorst, whose mother Laura Schierhorst, a 79 year resident of Sea Cliff, requested the designation for a white oak on her West Avenue property that has a diameter of 11 feet and is estimated to be between 200 and 500 years old. And lastly, Trustee Jeff Vitale swore in Andrew Lehman and Leszek Chabowski as members of the Hook and Ladder Company of the Sea Cliff Fire Department.

HIGH SCHOOL PTO'S TASTE OF SPRING - A FUNDRAISER FOR FOODIES

The North Shore High School Parent Teacher Organization held its 6th annual Taste of Spring fundraiser at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club this past March 11th . With a theme of "New York, New York," the fundraiser showcased delicacies from local restaurants and marketplaces and guests had the opportunity to sample some of the tastiest foods from the finest eateries on Long Island. Proceeds will go toward enriching our high school students through educational and social programs and grants.

SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD CANDIDATES DISCUSS GOVERNANCE AND LOCAL ISSUES AT MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM

March 18, 2017 -- The three candidates running for the two seats on the Sea Cliff Village Board and the lone candidate for Mayor offered their thoughts about issues facing Sea Cliff and how best to confront them at a Meet the Candidates forum this past Wednesday night. Despite the event having been postponed a day, the Parish Hall at St. Luke’s Church was full, with nearly 150 people in attendance. Mayor Ed Lieberman and Trustee candidates Dina Epstein, Deb McDermott and Jeff Vitale, responding to questions from about 15 different residents, addressed a variety of topics that included village governance, pocket book concerns, their respective visions for Sea Cliff, and, of course, the Garvies Point waterfront project. READ MORE

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION - SC VOTERS GO TO THE POLLS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Above is an image of the ballot voters will have the opportunity to mark on Tuesday, March 21. Ed Lieberman, who was appointed Mayor this past November, is seeking the office in his own right and is running unopposed. Incumbent trustees, Jeff Vitale, who was appointed to the Board this past December, and Dina Epstein, who was first elected in 2015, are running on the Civic Progress line and Deb McDermott is seeking election to her first term on the Sea Cliff Open Government line. In the Trustee election, voters may vote for any combination of two candidates, including write-ins, or if they choose to do so, to cast a vote for only one candidate. Resident Joe Krupinsky has announced that he is seeking election to the board as a write-in candidate. Any resident who meets age, citizenship, and length of residency requirements, can be elected to office as a write-in candidate either as Mayor or as a Trustee, whether they declare themselves to be a candidate or not. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD ELECTION

PSC TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING GLENWOOD LANDING POWER GENERATION ON TUESDAY MARCH 21

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold public hearings regarding the Glenwood energy facility on Shore Road on Tuesday, March 21 at 12:30 pm at the Gold Coast Library and at 6 pm at the Glenwood Landing School Auditorium. National Grid has filed a petition with the PSC that would allow the company to increase the amount of energy it generates at the facility.

STILL GOING STRONG AFTER A DOZEN YEARS, FOOD DRIVE SUPPORTS THOSE IN NEED

More than 100 guests filled the American Legion Hall in Glen Head this past Saturday evening for an Easter Food Drive Cocktail Party. The event is a "pot luck" affair with each party goer offering a dish for all to share, and monetary and food donations for those in need. READ MORE

LETTERS

WHY I RESIGNED AND WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DEB MCDERMOTT

Received from Dan Maddock, Sea Cliff
March 9, 2017

To the Editor:
I resigned as Chair of the long established Civic Progress Party because it voted to support another candidate dictated by a sitting Mayor. I strongly disagreed with that decision and could not in good conscience ask my friends and neighbors to support their ticket. It’s not good when Mayors continually dictate who will sit on the Village Board. The Board becomes too insular and its members are reluctant to cross the person who put them on the Board or to go against the Mayor. It’s not a good situation and it’s been going on too long.
READ MORE

CLICK HERE FOR 2017 SEA CLIFF ELECTION LETTERS INCLUDED IN PAST ISSUES

VOTE DEB MCDERMOTT - TRANSPARENT. INDEPENDENT. QUALFIED

Received from Geri Reichgut, Sea Cliff, March 16, 2017

To the Editor:
I’ve lived in Sea Cliff for almost 50 years, Trustees have come and gone, many have put their heart into doing what they could to keep Sea Cliff in step with the times and yet keep the creative, uniqueness and neighborly feeling that we all moved here for. This election, Tuesday, March 21st held at the Children’s Library, I will be voting for Deb McDermott for Village Trustee. She is passionate and energetic about preserving the Sea Cliff we all dearly love. She’s extremely well qualified for the position having worked both in the corporate world and now is also raising her two children who are currently enrolled in the Sea Cliff school. READ MORE

BULLET VOTE DEB McDERMOTT - A COMMUNICATOR WITH PROVEN EXPERIENCE

Received from Amy Marion, Sea Cliff
March 16, 2017

To the Editor:
Last night the Sea Cliff Civic Association held a “Meet the Candidate” night for the upcoming Sea Cliff Village election which will be take place on March 21, 2017.
There are two trustees running as incumbents and Deb McDermott who is running for the first time for a Village trustee seat.
Incumbent Trustee Dina Epstein stated, in sum and substance, that there was no ill-will intended by the appointment of a new Mayor, a new Trustee, and a new Public Administrator which was done very quickly and not very publicly. READ MORE

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BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

THE NEW BROOKLYN

Dear Great Book Guru, I plan to be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Brooklyn this week with friends and family. I know I annoy them with my many, many questions about this popular borough so I would like to read something that will provide me with some answers. Any suggestions? Baffled by Brooklyn
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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

BIG FAT WORMS...GUSHY GUSHY WORMS - IN THE GARDEN

THE GARDEN'S EDGE
DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge Micro Farm, Sea Cliff, N.Y.

I think I’ll eat some worms
Big Fat worms
Gushy gushy worms
Worms that wiggle and hop
First you cut the head off
Suck out the blood
Throw the rest away
(Musical interlude here)
Don’t people know?
Not to eat more …
More than three times a day?
Repeat
Regionally adapted camp song- Farmingdale- in an era far far away
The good days of camp as a child. The above was a standard song at my camp and we all thought it was great fun to sing it over and over. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

LEARN ABOUT STEPPING STONE LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION AT NS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Wednesday March 22 7:00pm. Awareness Event.
The Great Neck Historical Society will be at the North Shore Historical Museum to discuss the restoration efforts for the Stepping Stones Lighthouse, which is situated on a rocky island off the coast of Kings Point in Long Island Sound.
Stepping Stones Lighthouse was built in 1876 to warn mariners of a shoal and extensive rocks that extend into Long Island. The lighthouse itself is in poor condition, and needs to be repaired. If it decays any further, there is a strong probability that it will be demolished, and a navigational beacon erected in its place. Learn about efforts to restore this important piece of local history. Free.
North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street Glen Cove, NY 11542 www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

VIKING FOUNDATION TO HONOR SUPERINTENDENT ED MELNICK

The Viking Foundation is proud to announce its Spring Gala event honoring Dr. Edward Melnick, retiring Superintendent of North Shore Schools. The Spring Gala will be held on March 30th, 2017 at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, New York. Superintendent Dr. Melnick said, “It has been an honor and a privilege to work for the North Shore School District, where the faculty, staff, administration, and parents are so committed to excellence.” READ MORE

BEETHOVEN'S “CHORAL FANTASY” AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL, April 1 AT 8 PM

The North Shore Community Chorus, under the baton of Stephen Goldstein, together with the Island Chamber Symphony, under the direction of Jeremy Kempton, will present Beethoven’s irresistible and exuberant “Choral Fantasy,” featuring piano soloist, Timothy Carl, and his serenely lyrical, spiritual “Mass in C Major,” featuring Cara Vertucci, soprano; Tanya Crist, alto; Gregory Mercer, tenor, and Malcolm Gilbert, bass.
Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m., at the North Shore High School Auditorium, 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head.
Tickets: Adults: $15; Children/Seniors: $12.
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from NSCC members.

NORTHWINDS SYMPHONIC BAND TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON PERFORMANCE AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 2

The Northwinds Symphonic Band, under the musical and artistic direction of Helen Bauer, will present a special spring concert: Celebrating Northwinds Tenth Anniversary Season at the North Shore High School Theater in Glen Head on Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00 PM. READ MORE

EASTER EGG HUNT AT TRINITY CHILDCARE IN ROSLYN ON APRIL 8

Children at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center are preparing for Spring and anxiously awaiting the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, to be held on Sat., April 8 at 11:00 am. Please join us! This is a free event open to the public, and refreshments will be served. The Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center is located at 1579 Northern Blvd., Roslyn, just east of the Roslyn Viaduct (516-626-0293; www.trinitychild.org).

THE NORTH SHORE MASQUERS TO PERFORM OKLAHOMA THIS WEEKEND

North Shore Masquers Present Oklahoma!
March 24th at 7:30
March 25th at 2 and 7:30
The American Classic OKLAHOMA! is coming to North Shore High School March 24th and 25th. Come and see classic musical theatre at its finest and performed by our talented North Shore High School Viking Masquers! Tickets for all three performances are on sale now. To purchase tickets click on the link below.
https://northshoreartsangels.thundertix.com/
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, March 24th at 7:30 pm (not 7 pm)
Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 25th at 7:30 pm

NORTH SHORE BOE MEETING ON THURSDAY MARCH 23

The North Shore Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 23 in the North Shore High School Upcoming meetings will take place on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. (unless noted otherwise) 4/6 (Budget Adoption), 4/25 (Tuesday, Meet the Candidates Night in HS Cafeteria at 8 PM), 4/20 (BOE Nassau BOCES Budget Vote), and 5/4 (BOE Town Meeting/Budget Reading). The Budget Vote/Election of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at North Shore High School from 7 AM-10 PM.

THE GILBERT AND SULLIVAN YIDDISH LIGHT OPERA COMPANY PERFORMING THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, SUNDAY MARCH 26

Glen Cove, NY... The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) and the Sid Jacobson JCC present a performance of The Pirates of Penzance, in Yiddish, performed by The Gilbert and Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company. The performance will take place on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale, NY, 11548. Tickets are $18 each. READ MORE

THE NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTS "NATIVE PLANTS FOR A BIRD-FRIENDLY HABITAT BY VINCE SIMEONE

Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 7 PM, Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030. www.northshoreaudubon.org Open to the general public. Admission is Free.
There has long been a debate between the virtues of native plants vs. exotic species. Many worthwhile native trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers have gone ignored to put more emphasis on plants with Asian or European nativity. READ MORE

"THE OLD BALL GAME" EXHIBIT OPENING APRIL 7 AT THE NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

April 7 – August 19, 2017
The exhibit focuses on the first 100 years of organized, mainly professional, baseball in America—on some of its greatest players; on various cultural aspects of the game; and on the game as it has been played and watched on the North Shore of Long Island by those who enjoy “America’s pastime.”
Opening reception is Friday April 7, 2017 @ 7:00. Regular hours as listed below.
140 Glen Street, Glen Cove
516-801-1191
www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEA CLIFF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one may cause one to experience an intense variety of undesired feelings and emotions. These feelings may be difficult to cope with. They can disrupt a person’s life for a very long time. We may turn to family and friends for support, which may not be as helpful as we might need. Family members may also be experiencing their own grief, thus unable to offer much support. Often friends may find it difficult to listen to or understand the emotional pain a grieving person may experience. READ MORE

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor announces new opportunities for volunteers. The Museum is particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can work on either a weekend day or a weekday at the front desk or in the Museum Store. Different time shifts are available. READ MORE

WANNA 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.

PLAN NOW FOR THE 2017 AROUND LONG ISLAND REGATTA

It's A New Year So It's Time To Start Planning for The 41st ALIRThe Notice of Race has been posted and registration is now open at YachtScoring.com
Can we suggest these New Year's resolutions:

Put the 41st Around Long Island Regatta on your calendar - click here to download an .ics file
Register for the 41st Around Island Regatta at YachtScoring.com
Assemble your crew for the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
Have fun sailing in the 41st Around Long Island Regatta

The Around Long Island Regatta Committee wishes you safe passage and fair winds in 2017!

NORTH SHORE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS

In September 2017, your child will enter Kindergarten and the start of an exciting journey. The first step into school is one of the passages in life that marks the beginning of new experiences and relationships. It begins an educational experience that will serve as a foundation for their future. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF VOTES ANNOUNCED IN ADVANCE OF LOCAL ELECTION

Article provided by Sea Cliff Votes

March 6, 2017 -- Today a group of Village residents launched Sea Cliff Votes, a new nonpartisan campaign aimed at promoting civic participation in Sea Cliff for local, regional and national elections through voter registration and election information. The platform includes a Website and Facebook page and was announced just weeks before the Village of Sea Cliff Board of Trustees election on Tuesday, March 21. READ MORE

GLEN COVE JR. FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING ANNOUNCE MARCH REGISTRATION DATES

February 22, 2017, Glen Cove, NY…Its time to break out the cleats and the pompoms as Glen Cove Jr. Football and Cheerleading will be hosting their spring registration on Saturday, March 11 and Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Glen Cove City Hall, 9 Glen Street. READ MORE

THAT WILD, WACKY SEA CLIFF GOLF EVENT IS COMING AGAIN

2015 Championship Trophy Ceremony

Save the Date, Saturday, September 9.
Yes, that zany, crazy golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of our 133 year old Victorian village is back. The Sea Cliff Good of the Village Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2017. Watch for further details. The Association is seeking sponsors for this special event. For information contact Sheila Wenger at [email protected].

GLEN COVE YOUTH BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2017 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Glen Cove Youth Bureau Announces 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program
Dates Set for Summer Youth Employment Applications and Sign-up Meetings January 31, 2017 - Glen Cove, NY…For over 30 years, the City of Glen Cove Youth Bureau has provided summer employment opportunities for Glen Cove residents between the ages 14-22 years old. READ MORE

ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS

HALSTON STYLE TO OPEN AT NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM- RETROSPECTIVE OF THE FAMED AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNER

The first comprehensive retrospective of the work of the American fashion designer Halston will be presented at Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, New York from Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, July 9, 2017. Sponsored by “H Halston exclusively at Lord & Taylor” and occupying the entire Museum, the exhibition Halston Style is organized by Guest Curator Lesley Frowick, Halston’s niece and confidant. Lesley Frowick is author of the deluxe Rizzoli publication Halston: Inventing American Fashion that serves as the exhibition catalogue. READ MORE

AFTER THE SILENCE AT THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL & TOLERANCE CENTER

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County Presents
After the Silence
A Book Discussion and Reception
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2 p.m.Glen Cove, NY... The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) presents a reception and book discussion celebrating the publication of the book After the Silence: Reflections of the Descendants, on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 2 p.m. at HMTC, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY. 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