Upcoming Events Wed 4/22 - Glenwood Arts "re-Planting," at Glenwood Community Church, 6:30 pm; NS SEPTA Meeting, HS Library, 7 pm; OB ZBA Meeting, 6:30 pm; Sat. 4/25: North Shore Lacrosse Day, begins 9 am at NS H.S.; Gold Coast Library Community Input on New Library, Annex, 10:30 am

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

 Sun. 4/26 - SCFD Recruitment Drive, SC Fire house, 11-2pm;  Mon. 4/27:  SC Architectural Review Board, Village Hall, 8 pm; Tues. 4/28 - Chats with the Superintendent, GWL School Auditorium, 9 am; North Shore HS Library, 7 pm. Tues. 4/28 - Gold Coast Library Community Input on New Library Meeting, Library Annex, 7 pm.

Monday, April 13, 2015 - Sunday, April 19, 2015

VILLAGE BOARD ADOPTS $5.67 MILLION BUDGET; TAX LEVY $39,000 BELOW CAP

Mayor Kennedy swears in newly elected Trustee Dina Epstein at Tuesday's Board Meeting

April 18 2015 -- At its April 14 meeting and budget hearing, the Sea Cliff Village Board voted unanimously to adopt a spending plan of $5,670,149 for the 2015-16 fiscal year, which represents a budget to budget increase of 2.48%. The average homeowner with a property assessed at $600,000 in 2014 will see a $56 or 2.47%, increase in his tax bill for this coming year.  READ MORE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORS

WHY I AM RUNNING FOR THE NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARD

Received from Herman Berliner, Glen Head   April 13, 2015

To the Editor;

I very much appreciate the support of the North Shore community in electing me twice to the school board.  I also very much appreciate the opportunity to serve, first as vice president and now as president of our school board.  We are fortunate to have a dedicated hard working school board and a dedicated supportive community looking for the best possible education for our children while being fiscally responsible.
Today, schools face serious issues. . .READ MORE

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LABBATE ANNOUNCES NORTH SHORE BOE RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN 

Received from Toni Labbate, Glen Head   April 14, 2015

To the Editor,

It is with great enthusiasm, that I announce my candidacy for re-election to the North Shore Board of Education.  With many difficult issues facing public education, I am committed to continuing our locally focused work in pursuing a fair resolution to the loss of tax revenue from the demolition of the LIPA Power Plant while keeping our schools strong and effective for our students and all residents.  Strong schools equals strong communities, and the North Shore School community deserves nothing less than maintaining our high-performing district. READ MORE

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TRUSTEE LABBATE FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS

Received from Amy and David Mandell, April 19, 2015


To the Editor,

We can think of no one we would rather have representing our own children and ALL the children of the North Shore district than Toni Labbate.  Public education has never been under more pressure, and we need leaders who can work to protect taxpayers with a constant eye to the future of our schools.  READ MORE

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RE-ELECT LABBATE ON MAY 19

Received from Dr. Anthony Ardito, April 21, 2015

To the Editor

As a long time community member and parent, I am writing today to ask the residents of the North Shore district to join me in voting to re-elect Toni Labbate to the Board of Education this May 19th. Her commitment to and involvement in our community since moving here 10 years ago is unparalleled from leadership positions at the Roslyn Trinity Coop, to the Glen Head PTO, to the Legislative Action Committee and most recently as trustee for our district.  READ MORE

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SC BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE WELCOMES SEASON AND SUPPORTERS WITH FIRST EVER SPRING FLING

April 19, 2015 -- Scores of residents turned out for the Sea Cliff Beautification Committee's first ever "Spring Fling" this past Thursday evening at the Metropolitan Bistro. With Bill Long, owner of the restaurant, offering a delicious assortment of complimentary hors d'oeuvres, fling goers schmoozed and learned about the many services the Beautification Committee volunteers provide in preserving and enhancing the Village's natural beauty and charm. READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE LACROSSE DAY THIS SATURDAY

North Shore's Lacrosse Day is this Saturday April 25th  There will be lacrosse games throughout the day, beginning at the high school at 9am.   That evening, the club's Annual Fundraiser will be held at Still Partners in Sea Cliff.  Click here for the full schedule. 

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MEET ED RA

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is hosting a community Meet and Greet on Wednesday, April 29 from 7  to 8:45 p.m. at the Gold Coast Library Annex. The Library Annex is located at 40 Railroad Avenue in Glen Head.
Assemblyman Ra is welcoming individuals to join him for a discussion on a variety of important state issues such as the state budget, education, protection for senior citizens and any other topic of interest. READ MORE

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DIABETES RESEARCH EVENT TO HONOR MYRON BLUMENFELD

By Debbie Greco Cohen

It wasn’t long after Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s oldest daughter, Amanda, was diagnosed with diabetes that she became deeply involved with the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF).  Since that time, she has become a major driving force for the Northeast Chapter, chairing fundraisers, speaking on behalf of DRIF and otherwise helping to raise awareness about and funds to further research efforts towards a cure for this disease that afflicts nearly ten perfect of the population of the U.S. READ MORE

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COMMUNITY BLOGS

FEATURED BLOG

ANN DIPIETRO
Great Book Guru

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Susan Giordano
The Sea Cliff Garden Coach

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GEORGE POMBAR President of the Glen Head-Glenwood Civic Associations

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North Shore Special Education Parent Teacher Association

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AN UNCONTESTED ELECTION FOR NORTH SHORE BOARD OF EDUCATION

April 20, 2015 -- Only two candidates will be on the ballot for the two seats that are up for grabs in the North Shore Board Education Trustees election that will take place on Tuesday, May 19.   While four candidate petitions had been pulled over the past six weeks, only incumbents Herman Berliner and Toni Labbate submitted theirs by Monday's 5 pm deadline.  Dr. Berliner, who was first elected in 2009, has served as the Board's President for the past two years. Ms. Labbate, who was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Board's Vice-President this past July, is seeking her second three-year term.  This is the first uncontested North Shore Board of Education election since 2009.

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SEVERAL HUNDRED NORTH SHORE STUDENTS OPT OUT OF ELA EXAM

Chart Source - North Shore School District

Updated April 16, 2015 - -  According to district officials, the parents of nearly 500 North Shore students in grades 3-8 who were scheduled to sit for the New York State Common Core English and Language Arts assessments that were administered last Tuesday through Thursday opted their children out of the exam. In grades, 3-5, 32% of students refused the exam while in the middle school, 45% of students opted out. READ MORE

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SUPERINTENDENT EXPLAINS NEW TEACHER EVALUATION REGULATIONS AT BOE MEETING 

At this past Thursday's North Shore Board of Education meeting, Schools Superintendent Edward Melnick offered an overview of  how the new Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), the evaluation system for teachers,  will work.  Under the new regulations that were proposed by the Governor and agreed to by the state legislature earlier this month, teachers’ evaluations will continue to be based on student test scores but with more stringent requirements for demonstrating “student growth” from one year to the next.  . . .  READ MORE

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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 
re-PLANTING 

By Greg Sturge

re-PLANTING is an open community event, through Glenwood Arts, being held on Earth Day, April 22nd, 6:30 pm--featuring a group exhibition of art, photography, film, music, commentary and more. The event location is at Glenwood Community Church, 71 Grove St., Glenwood Landing.
re-PLANTING is inspired by the dismantling of the iconic Glenwood Power plant, an historic and architecturally unique landmark that for nearly a century provided jobs and electrical power to the area. re-PLANTING will document and memorialize the role of the plant in the community and start a dialogue about what happens in its absence. READ MORE

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEIDI HUNT AT SEA CLIFF ARTS COUNCIL SHOWCASE THIS THURSDAY    

Sea Cliff Arts Council presents Showcase of the Arts with Sea Cliff artist and musician, Heidi Hunt. Join us Thursday, April 23rd, at7:30 pm at K. DiResta Collective (212 Sea Cliff Ave). Ms. Hunt will discuss her work, which will be on display and perform. Refreshments will be served. . . . Ms. Hunt has shown her work at galleries and museums around the country and her work is currently part of the permanent collection of several photographic centers .   READ MORE

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GOLD COAST LIBRARY SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT FOR NEW LIBRARY DESIGN

The Gold Coast Public Library is Powered by Community. While the terms of a purchase contract are not finalized, community consensus that we need a new building continues to build. The Library has outgrown its space and has to plan for a future in a larger building.

For that future to be Powered by Community, KG&D Architects will facilitate a series of design charrettes (focus groups) to hear what you would like to see in a new facility. Whether for the currently proposed site or any other, the future of the library is in your hands. READ MORE

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COMIC CONVENTION FOR TEENS IN GLEN HEAD

Calling all teen comic fans: Attend a comic convention right here in Glen Head on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 3 pm! Hear two local middle school and high school bands! Dress up as your favorite comic or anime character and square off against other teens in a cosplay fashion show and contest! READ MORE

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SEA CLIFF IS READY TO WARM UP

A group photo from last year's Warm Up

The Warm Up in Sea Cliff is Friday, May 1st, 2015. It's a community event, inviting people to enjoy our shops, restaurants, and musical talent. 

The night begins with live music on the Village Green, in front of Sea Cliff Library. . . READ MORE

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BALINESE MUSIC AND DANCE AT ST. LUKES ON SATURDAY MAY 2

St. Luke’s Arts “OVER THE HEDGE” Concerts will present a program of Balinese Music & Dance on Saturday, May 2, at 6:00pm.  Two traditional orchestras combine for this special event--Gamelan Dharma Swara, from the Indonesian Consulate in New York, and Gamelan Yowana Sari, from the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College--under the direction of Professor Michael Lipsey.  READ MORE.

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LAUREN ROSENBLUM: NEW WORKS: A SOLO EXHIBITION AT HERSH FINE ART, MAY 16 - July 31

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of paintings on fabric by Huntington artist Lauren Rosenblum. The exhibition will be on view from May 16-July 31, 2015. The artist will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, May 16, from 6pm to 8pm.  READ MORE

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MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR AT CEDARMERE THIS SPRING

The Friends of Cedarmere will partner with the New York Council for the Humanities this spring to host a free public Reading and Discussion Program on the theme Making Sense of the Civil War.  It’s especially fitting that this Program comes to Cedarmere, the historic home of William Cullen Bryant, a major voice in journalism throughout the Civil War period, and an important advising supporter of Lincoln. The Council Program will altogether comprise six sessions—from 7 to 8:30 pm on consecutive Monday evenings—running March 23 through May 4, including a one-week ‘mid-term’ break.  READ MORE

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ENROLL IN THE NORTH SHORE SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP!

Sea Cliff, NY - Revived after a decade-long hiatus, the North Shore Summer Theater Workshop is accepting applications from students in grades 7 through 12 for six weeks of intensive production-based instruction in all aspects of the dramatic arts.  READ MORE

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ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE OPENS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Glen Cove, NY - With summer just around the corner and students wrapping up another school year, state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who represents the 13th Assembly District, is inviting students from throughout the area to participate in a summer intern program at his district office. READ MORE

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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Friday, May 1 -  9:30 am to 3:30 pm
at the North Shore High School Auxiliary Gym

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. This event is organized by the North Shore Key Club. Our community hospitals need your help! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Julia Salat at (516) 603-3847.  READ MORE

LOCAL ART 

ART OF BARBARA KARLOWICH AT DANIEL GALE

Sea Cliff Arts Council presents the artwork of Barbara Karlowich at Daniel Gale/ Sotheby's of Sea Cliff through April.  A welcome colorful addition to the local art scene, Barbara Karlowich’s paintings  offer a relaxed contemporary style reminiscent of the Fauvist’s bright multi-hued choices. READ MORE

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NANCY YOSHII MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY

The Sea Cliff Arts Council hosted an Artist's reception at the Sea Cliff Library for exhibition featuring  Mixed Media Collage by Nancy Yoshii.  READ MORE

APRIL AT THE NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM 

OUT OF THE VAULT: 25 YEARS OF COLLECTING
The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception this past Friday evening for its Spring 2015 exhibit, Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting.   READ MORE

CAREER COACH DARREN PETRONELLA AT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY

Tuesdays 3/24, 4/28 & 5/26 - Career Decision Making Series, Gold Coast Library Annex, 6:30 to 8 pm  
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LOCAL MUSIC





STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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Thurs 4/23 - Rolling Stoned
Fri 4/24 - Superfecta
Sat 4/25 - Ride
Thurs 4/30 - Ken Talve feat. Tom Velsor and Joe Pess






THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 4/23 - dNa + CP + D² = ☮ ♥ ♫♪
Fri 4/24 - King Cobra Country
Wed 4/29 - Hayley Rose and William Carrigan
Thurs 4/30 - Acoustically Correct

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METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs. 4/23 - Joe Pess Band
Fri. 4/24 - Rich Boehm

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head,   6 -9 PM

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 

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