Upcoming Events: Sat 5/30 - The Sea Cliff Children's Library Centenianial Celebration, 1-4 pm; Sat 5/30 - Music on the Harbor, Sea Cliff Beach, 5 pm; Fri 5/29 - North Shore Inn Benefit Concert, Glen Cove HS, 7 pm

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

Mon 6/1 -Sea Cliff Village Board Conference, 7 pm; Wed 6/3 - Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Village Hall, 7:30; Thurs 6/4 - North Shore BOE Meeting - Report on Student Achievement, HS Library, 7:30

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - Wednesday, May 27, 2015

SEA CLIFF TO CELEBRATE STENSON LIBRARY CENTENNIAL SATURDAY

May 25, 2015 -- On May 13, 1915, with the Great War raging in Europe, and America's precarious neutrality shaken by a German U-boat's torpedoing of the British passenger liner Lusitania only six days earlier, in the summer resort village of Sea Cliff, the Stenson Memorial Library on Sea Cliff Avenue opened its doors for the first time to the public.  The Sea Cliff Village Library will be hosting a centennial celebration for the recently restored one story neo-classical structure this Saturday, May 30, 2015.  READ MORE

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DISTRICT TO ADOPT NEW POLICY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES TO "PLAY UP"  

May 25, 2015 -- At this past Thursday’s North Shore Board of Education meeting, the Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick, and Athletics Director Don Lang discussed changes to the New York State Department of Education’s Athletics "Selection Classification" policy which enables seventh and eighth graders who satisfy certain criteria to compete at the high school JV or Varsity levels.  The new state regulations make those requirements significantly more stringent.  Districts that choose to allow student athletes to “play up” must pass a resolution agreeing to adhere to the new procedures. READ MORE

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CEDARMERE BENEFIT BRUNCH ON SUNDAY TO FEATURE LONG ISLAND AND THE CIVIL WAR AUTHORS

The Friends of Cedarmere presents its Spring Benefit Brunch at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club, on Sunday May 31, from 12 noon until 2 pm. 

Featured presenters are Bill Bleyer (of Newsday) and Harrison Hunt (historian), authors of the recently released book:  Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties During the War between the States.  READ MORE

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RELAY FOR LIFE ON SATURDAY JUNE 6 AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL

Survivor lap during 2014 North Shore Relay for Life

May 27, 2015 – After months of organizational meetings, forming community teams, and raising funds, Relay for Life North Shore 2015 will culminate next weekend, June 6 and 7, with a series of events at the High School. On Saturday evening, the main event, for which the fundraiser is named, will take place when participants, taking turns, walk the high school track throughout the night and into the next day - the oval ringed with luminarias lit in honor of friends and loved ones who have survived and in memory of those who have lost their battles with cancer.   The Opening Ceremony will begin at 7 pm and the Luminaria Lighting at 9. READ MORE

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THANK YOU, NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY 

From The Desk of Dr. Edward Melnick
Superintendent of North Shore Schools

I would like to sincerely thank the North Shore community for coming out on May 19, 2015 to cast your ballots. It is gratifying to work within a community in which quality public education is genuinely valued. It is this level of community support that has resulted in our District’s outstanding reputation for preparing students to think critically and to creatively solve problems, as they continue their passionate pursuit of learning. The North Shore School District is special and we applaud you for keeping our schools and community strong and vital.  READ MORE

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SEVEN NS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

by Shelly Newman

Director of Athletics Don Lang proudly announced that seven 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.  READ MORE

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NS HIGH SCHOOL MATH FAIR MEDAL MANIA! 

by Robert Gerver

North Shore High School had another terrific year at the 2015 Long Island Math Fair, held at Hofstra University onFriday April 24. Thirty one students presented at the first round in February and 94% of them (29 students) received medals at the April 24 Final Round! (On average, 33%-50% of the students presenting at the first round of the Math Fair receive medals). READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE BOOSTER CLUB 

SPORTS RECAPS AND SCORES - ALUMNI NEWS (CLICK HERE)

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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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North Shore Special Education Parent Teacher Association

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NORTH SHORE DEFEATS PLAINEDGE TO EARN TRIP TO COUNTY FINALS

The Vikings celebrate game 1 walk off win on Monday (Photo - Adrienne Daley)

Thursday, May 28, 2015 -- The North Shore High School Varsity Baseball team earned a trip to the Nassau County finals by defeating Plainedge High School 5-3 this afternoon in the third game of a best of three series.  Today's victory culminated a spectacularly exciting week for the Vikings, that began last Thursday with a walk off win against Wantagh that enabled North Shore to make it into the semifinal round against Plainedge. (See articles below.)  The Vikings will take on Levittown Division in the finals that will be played at the Farmingdale State University campus on Saturday May 30 at 12 noon.

LATE GAME HEROICS LEAD TO 1-1 TIE IN COUNTY SEMIFINALS

By Tristan Vitale        

May 27, 2015 - Thus far, the Nassau County Class A semifinals featuring the No. 3 Vikings of North Shore and the No. 7 Red Devils of Plainedge have been nothing short of spectacular. After two dramatic games, both decided in walk-off fashion, the series is now tied 1-1 and will be decided in a do-or-die Game 3 at 4:30 pm this Thursday at North Shore High School. READ MORE

WALK OFF WIN PROPELS VIKINGS TO SEMIFINALS OF COUNTY TOURNAMENT

North Shore pitcher Jack Aughavin (Photo by Adrienne Daley)

By Tristan Vitale
 
May 24, 2015 -- As a result of a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 victory on Thursday, the North Shore varsity baseball team has now secured a spot in the semifinals of the Class A Nassau County Tournament. The win came on a walk-off in the seventh inning against Warriors of Wantagh, just five days after the Vikings had beaten the same Wantagh team 2-1 on a walk-off hit in the first round of the playoffs.
only allowing six hits and striking out six batters. READ MORE

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SEA CLIFF OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY 2015

Photos by Heidi Hunt  

Sea Cliff observed Memorial Day in traditional fashion this past Monday morning with a parade that began at Memorial Park and made its way to Clifton Park where local dignitaries spoke of the sacrifices made by those who have served this country in the armed forces and who gave their last full measure of devotion. The parade and ceremony were organized by the James F. Brengel American Legion Post. Sea Cliff School fourth graders Nathaniel Brower and Ruby "Scout" Kessler were winners of the annual "What Memorial Day Means to Me" essay contest. Click here  more Memorial Day Pictures from Heidi Hunt Photography.  

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"SERVE ONE ANOTHER" BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NORTH SHORE INN (GLEN COVE SOUP KITCHEN) ON FRIDAY, MAY 29

The Glen Cove HS Select Chorale at the White House, 2013

Reposted, May 7, 2015  -- The Glen Cove High School Key Club, with support from the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Shelter Rock, will be sponsoring a Benefit Concert for the North Shore INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) at Glen Cove High School on Friday May 29.  The benefit, entitled "Serve One Another," will feature the internationally recognized Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, directed by High School Music Director Ed Norris, and will also include appearances by guest musicians tenor Mark Bleeke, guitarist Jefferey Bleeke, and Eric Milnes, the Director of Music and Organist at St. John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church.  READ MORE  

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"HEROINES" A NEW BOOK BY ARTIST LINDA VI VONA NOW AT THE GLEN COVE AND SEA CLIFF LIBRARIES

By Geri Reichgut and Joan Harrison

May 27, 2015 -- Author and artist Linda Vi Vona has contributed copies of her new book "Heroines" to the Glen Cove and Sea Cliff Public Libraries.  The book, which examines the creation of a group of sculptures celebrating six inspirational historical women figures, "was inspired by a desire to demonstrate an approach that might help artists, designers and others create multi media installations."   "Utilizing the latest digital methods and material, Heroines invites artists and designers to re-appropriate and incorporate the past into the present." READ MORE

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SEA CLIFF SENIOR PICNIC ON JUNE 13

The Sea Cliff Senior Action Committee will hold its rain or shine annual Senior Picnic at 12 Noon on Saturday, June 13, at the Sea Cliff Methodist Church located at Downing and Carpenter Avenues. All seniors of the North Shore School District are invited. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fruit and salads, along with soft drinks will be served. The inimitable John Canning will MC the event along with music and sing-a-long songs by keyboardist, John LaRosa. The picnic is free and no tickets are required. Don’t miss this great opportunity to gather with friends in a great setting. READ MORE

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2015 MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINS JULY 5

The Morgan Park Summer Music festival will kick off its 56th Season of Sunday concerts with a performance of "Americana" by the North Shore Pops Concert Band on July 5. The music will continue each Sunday at 7:30 pm with acts varying from a Young Performers showcase, to a Johnny Cash tribute, to a performance of West Side Story.   Click here for the complete summer schedule.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

by Shelly Newman


This Spring, Jake Cirella, a 10th grader at North Shore High School, wanted to make a difference in the lives of children with autism. He took the initiative to help organize a fundraiser to help Autistic children learn how to ride bicycles. The event took place at Power Pals in Glen Cove benefitting the Nassau-Suffolk Autism Society. READ MORE

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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS THEME OF 2015 NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM BALL  

The 2015 Museum Ball
Saturday, June 13 at 7 pm
Gala Ball Celebrates the 
Museum’s 25th Anniversary Year


Midnight in Paris, Nassau County Museum of Art’s 2015 Ball, will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m.The 2015 Ball celebrates the museum’s 25th anniversary year, honoring the Hon. Thomas S. Gulotta and the Hon. Edward P. Mangano, Nassau County Executives at the museum’s founding and today. Through décor, French-inspired cuisine and costume, Midnight in Paris is designed to evoke the glamour and romance of the fabled city of lights.  READ MORE 

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SEA CLIFF CIVIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SUNSET SERENADE 2015 LINEUP

In a sure sign that summer will soon be here, the Sea Cliff Civic Association announced its line up for the Sunset Serenade concert series that takes place each Thursday night at Memorial Park from the end of June through late August. Larry Martone opens on June 25. Click here for more information about Sea Cliff Civic Association events.

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LOCAL ART 

LAUREN ROSENBLUM: NEW WORKS: A SOLO EXHIBIT 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. READ MORE

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MAY AT THE NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM 

OUT OF THE VAULT: 25 YEARS OF COLLECTING
READ ARTICLE 

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ART OF KAY VICKERS AND LILLI SCOTT AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY THIS MONTH

The works of Sea Cliff artists Kay Vickers and Lilli Scott will be exhibited at the Sea Cliff Library this May and June.  Works on display include a series of landscapes by Ms. Vickers entitled "Loving Landscapes; and eight pastels by Ms. Scott, called "Buon Cibo," or "Good Food."  
To learn more about Sea Cliff Arts Council, email us at [email protected]

THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor announces new opportunities for volunteers, particularly those who can work at the front desk, greeting visitors during the weekend. 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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LOCAL MUSIC





STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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Fri 5/29 - Deep Pockets
Sat 5/30 - Roger Friedman






THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Fri 5/29 - Au Privave Jazz 
Wed 6/3 - Matt Grabowski
Thurs 6/4 - Mercer Shavelson and friends
Fri 6/5 - Audrey Hayes and friends

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METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 5/28 - Jenn Gerrity and Jason Liebman 
Fri 5/29 - Joe Pess

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head,   6 -9 PM

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 

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