Weekly 4.19.16

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Wed 4/20 - NS School Board "Meet the Candidates" Forum, NS High School Cafeteria, 8 pm; Glen Head/Glenwood Business Assoc. Meet and Greet, Glen Head American Legion Hall, 6 pm.

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

Fri. 4/22 - Sun. May 1 - North Shore Schools Spring Break; Sun 4/24- Spring concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Roslyn 4 pm, Tues. 4/26 - North Shore Audubon Society - "Birding Eastern Panama," Manhasset Public Library, 7pm.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

EXPERT ADVISES REMOVING RUBBER MULCH FROM PLAYGROUNDS

April 17, 2016 -- At a meeting of the North Shore Board of Education this past Thursday night, an expert in the field of environmental medicine recommended that rubber mulch not be used in playgrounds due to the scarcity of studies available on the subject and the potential health risk to children Dr. Kenneth Spaeth, the Director of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Hofstra University's Northwell School of Medicine had been invited by Board President Dr. Herman Berliner to present his views on the issue after parents at the previous School Board meeting urged the board to replace the material used at the district's three elementary school playgrounds with a safer alternative that would also offer protection against body to ground impact injuries. READ MORE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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WHY I AM RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Received from Sara Jones,
Sea Cliff
April 17, 2016

To the Editor,

I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election to the North Shore Board of Education. Through my experiences as a board member over the last three years, I have gained a great deal of insight about the workings of public education both on a local and national scale. I believe this experience makes me an even stronger candidate now than I was three years ago, and I hope to have the opportunity to put my knowledge and skills to work for the North Shore community for another term. READ MORE

WHY I'M VOTING FOR SARA JONES FOR NS BOE

Received from Alexandra Ciampa
Sea Cliff
April 19, 2016

To The Editor,

On May 17th, I will be gladly voting for Sara Jones for the North Shore School District Board. I would encourage all residents of the North Shore School District to consider doing the same. I have known Sara and her family for many years. Sara encompasses all the qualities a successful school board member should have. She is engaged, reasonable and intelligent and most importantly she gets things done. READ MORE

SARA JONES FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS

Received from Carol Poll,
Sea Cliff
April 17, 2016

Dear Editor:

The very important school board election is coming up soon, Tuesday May 17, 2016. I strongly urge everyone to vote for Sara Jones for the school board.. It is essential we get gifted, responsible, analytical, hardworking members on the board. Sara is just such a person. Sara has been an outstanding member of the school board for the past three years. She has been in the forefront of bringing cutting edge science, math and computer skill development programs to the district such as MAKEshop which builds upon children’s digital skills to make math and science fun to all elementary age students. READ MORE

COVE ANIMAL RESCUE'S RIBBON CUTTING

By Tab Hauser

The Cove Animal Shelter on Shore Road in Glen Cove recently held a ribbon cutting to open up and celebrate what is new and improved there. With 80 people in attendance Board Member Betty Geiger talked about the new outdoor dog play area and an entire new section for cats with cat-doors that allow them access to a screened in area. She said “These additions are in keeping with the goals of a cage-free environment that are healthier for the animals and inviting to the community” READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR

Dear Great Book Guru, My friends and I are thinking of starting a monthly book club focusing on non-fiction. Do you have any suggestions for a good book we could begin with- something short, something compelling?
Reality Reader READ MORE

THE GARDEN'S EDGE

DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge
Micro Farm
Sea Cliff, N.Y.

GROWING WITH YOUR GARDEN

Your garden should evolve, change and grow, just like we do as humans. Many a newbie starts with an aggressive agenda only to see their newly established beds over run with weeds and fall into ruin….. a garden casualty due to the limited amount of time or flexible knees each of us has. But there is a prudent and tested method to avoid this: start small and grow your gardens over time. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

AN UNCONTESTED ELECTION FOR THREE NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARD SEATS; MEET THE CANDIDATES ON APRIL 20

David Ludmar turns in his petition

April 18, 2016 -- Only the names of three candidates will appear on the ballot for the three seats that are up for grabs in the North Shore Board Education Trustees election that will take place on Tuesday, May 17. While six candidate petitions had been pulled over the past six weeks, only Glenwood Landing resident David Ludmar and incumbents Sara Jones and Marianne Russo submitted their's by the 5 pm Monday deadline. Trustees Jones and Russo, who were first elected in 2013 are seeking their second three-year terms while Mr. Ludmar his first. Incumbent Trustee Michael Nightengale has chosen not to run again. This is the second straight uncontested North Shore School Board election. The North Shore Coordinating Council will host a "Meet the Candidates" forum on Wednesday, April 20 at 8 pm in high school cafeteria.

SEA CLIFF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER

April 17, 2016 -- Scores of residents turned out for the Sea Cliff Beautification Committee's second annual "Spring Fling" this past Friday 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.

"Through their tireless efforts," said event organizer Sue Giordano acknowledging the Beautification Committee members, "all of these people have made this village such a beautiful place to live in." She then spoke of the various activities of the Committee from planting bulbs to adorning light poles with flower baskets during warm weather months and wreaths during the holiday season, and encouraged attendees to continue supporting the group's efforts. READ MORE

41.6% OF NORTH SHORE STUDENTS BOYCOTT NEW YORK STATE MATH EXAMS

April 13, 2016 -- More than 400 North Shore students in grades 3-7 who were scheduled to sit for the Common Core math assessments opted out of the three day exam that began on Wednesday, said school district officials. The Middle School grades had the highest number of opt outs, with just under 60% of 7th graders refusing the exam, but a significantly lower 37% of 6th graders doing so. Overall, nearly the same percentage, 41.6% of students, refused the Math exam as did the English Language Arts exam (42.5%) that was administered last week. The 8th grade, which had the highest opt out rate in the district for the ELA exam (54.4%), was not scheduled to take the Common Core Math assessment, since those students will, instead, sit for the Algebra Regents exam in June. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

GLEN HEAD GLENWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HOST COMMUNITY GROUP "MEET AND GREET ON APRIL 20

The Glen Head Glenwood Business Association cordially invites you to join us on Wednesday,April 20th, 2016 at 6:00PM for a “Meet & Greet” Open House at the Glenwood American Legion 190 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY 11545. An Opportunity for our Local North Shore Organizations and Businesses to Meet and Network: READ MORE

SPRING CONCERT AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Spring concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Roslyn on Sunday, April 24 at 4:00 pm, featuring the Trinity Choir with Pianist/Conductor Martha Regelmann, soloists Ariann Forella & Andrew Cordero, and Flutist Denise Healey.
The beautiful Suite Antique: Prelude and Chanson by John Rutter will be performed, and the program finale is the deeply spiritual and moving Requiem by John Rutter.
Following the Concert, there will be an Art Exhibit and Reception showcasing the paintings of Helen Bingham (1928-2015). Explore the beautiful use of light in various works by Trinity’s beloved long-time parishioner, while enjoying fellowship and complimentary wine and cheese.
No admission charge. Free will offering.
Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1579 Northern Blvd., Roslyn (just east of the Roslyn Viaduct). www.trinityroslyn.org (516-621-7925)

ROUSING RUSSIANS IN THE HOUSE

Three virtuoso players of The Omega Ensemble NYC chamber music organization will debut in a Double Concert at Cedarmere on Sunday May 15. These gifted artists will perform in the Great Room of William Cullen Bryant’s famous home, by invitation of The Friends of Cedarmere, who are hosting the concerts and offering a fantastic reception in the seldom-seen, newly restored Mill (rain or shine) complete with guided tours of the fabulous Estate property--a glorious opportunity to experience Spring at Cedarmere. READ MORE

ARTS ANGELS SEEKS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2016-2017

North Shore Arts Angels, a non-profit organization that works to enhance arts education in the district’s five schools, invites community members interested in supporting its mission to join its board of directors. READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 4/21 - The Brother Pluckers
Fri 4/22 - Alibi
Sat 4/23 - Rusty String Band
Thurs 4/28 - Jeff Mattson
Fri4/29 - Moondogs
Sat 4/30 - Dave Diamond Band

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Fri 4/22 - Kiera Scog
Fri 4/29 - Jazz with an Island Reggae Twist
Wed 5/4- Matt Grabowski
Wed 5/11 - Wolf Cats
Fri 5/13 - Joe Pess and Ken Talve Trio