Upcoming Meetings and Events:  Mon, 10/24 - Drug and Alcohol Presentation at North Shore High School; Sea Cliff Architectural Review Board, Village Hall, 7 pm;  Tues. 10/25 - The North Shore Audubon Society presents the Eagles of Long Island, Manhasset Public Library, 7pm;  Sea Cliff Library Movie, 1:15-2:15 pm;  

Fri. 10/28 - Sea Cliff Makeshop's Spooky Pumpkin Walk, Spooky Park, Sea Cliff, 7 pm; Sat. 10/29 - North Shore Schools Homecoming Celebration - festivities begin at 10 am with parade, GWL school start; High School finish;  Sun. 10/30 - Cider Social, Central Park, Sea Cliff. 3-4 pm; Danse Macrabre at Cedarmere, Roslyn Harbor, 7 and 8:30 pm; 

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

October 24, 2016

BOE DISCUSSES SOCIAL STUDIES CHANGES AND ATHLETICS ATTENDANCE POLICY AT 10.20 MEETING

8th grader Kate Wesley-Jones receives a firm handshake from Superintendent Ed Melnick, as mom and School Board Vice President Sara Jones looks on, for being a semifinalist in the Broadcam Masters Middle School Stem Competition.  Only 300 students of the 6,000 who entered the national competition received the designation. Ms. Wesley-Jones' entry, A Graph is Worth 1,000 (Misleading?) Words, examined how truncation of the y-axis on a graph affects viewers interpretation of the results of the graph. This practice is often used by the media and in politics to mislead the viewer by misrepresenting the data or statistic being shown. Ms. Wesley-Jones also earned second place at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair for her research project. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE 10.20 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

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ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE SECURES $125,000 FOR SEA CLIFF

October 22, 2016 --  The office of Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine (D-13th AD District) announced recently that the Assemblyman has secured $125,000.00 in state funding for the Village of Sea Cliff to be used for the restoration of the Tudor revival style Fire Department which was built in 1931. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide funding through my office for the Sea Cliff Fire Department’s renovation” said Lavine. READ MORE

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LETTERS

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IS A SERIOUS AND GROWING ISSUE FOR OUR COMMUNITY; PARENTS URGED TO ATTEND PRESENTATION MONDAY NIGHT 

The following letter was sent out to North Shore High School Parents by Principal Albert Cousins

Dear North Shore Families,
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Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious and growing issue for our community. Like many communities across the region and nation we are experiencing increases in drug and alcohol use and addiction. Each year the school has worked to educate students and families, in different ways, as a means of prevention. However, when planning for this year we committed to an enhanced approach. Our primary aim is to start a conversation within families that can lead to productive and helpful actions for students who may be experiencing peer pressure or facing challenges navigating adolescence with the presence of drugs or alcohol. READ MORE ​

RE-ELECT ASSEMBLYMAN CHARLES LAVINE ON NOVEMBER 8

Received from Carol Poll, Sea Cliff
October 22, 2016

Dear Editor;
 
I have rave reviews for the work of New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine.  In all my dealings with him I have found him to be an honest, forthright and perceptive strategist and advocate for his constituency.   A few examples of his outstanding work are his efforts to help military families deal with their frequent relocations by passing legislation to assist them with school transfers, college costs for veterans, and the transfer of professional licenses for military family members.  READ MORE

ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE COMMENTS ON MANGANO AND VENDITTO ARRESTS

Received from Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine (D- 13th Assembly District)

October 20, 2016

To the Editor:

While we must bear in mind that Mr. and Mrs. Mangano and Mr. Venditto are entitled to the full benefit of the presumption of innocence, this remains a sad and troubling day for Nassau County. 

At times such as this, let us remember President John F. Kennedy's admonition that it is our responsibility to ask not what our country can do for us, but, rather, what can we do for our country and for our community.
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 It is as well a time to question why personal greed and betrayal of the public trust became more important than loyalty to our fellow citizens.

- Assemblyman Charles Lavine

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​BLOGS​
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THE GREAT BOOK​ GURU

​ANN DIPIETRO

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD



​Dear Great Book Guru,   Fall has arrived here in Sea Cliff and how lovely it is! One of my favorite autumn sights is the beautiful maple tree  basking in its full red bejeweled glory behind the Children’s Library.   Amidst all this beauty, I feel the need for some serious reading.  Any recommendations?
Lover of Sea Cliff Every Season of the Year
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THE GARDEN'S EDGE​​

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

​BAT HOUSES AND BATS AND YOU
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​Summer and mosquitos and more summer and even more mosquitos. All the time… 24/7..day and night. Yes, the mosquitos have become unbearable. So what to do? Solutions that do not include soaking the planet in chemicals. Well, the answer lies in BATS! Native to Long Island but mostly disliked due to the fear of rabies, their creepy habit of sleeping upside down and those rather formidable black wings.  READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE 

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34 MEMBERS INDUCTED INTO NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL FIRST NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY

On Thursday, October 13th, 2016, we celebrated the induction of 34 members into North Shore High School’s First Ever National Art Honor Society.  The National Art Honor Society was started in 1978 by the National Art Education Association.  Its purpose is to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding ability and interest in the visual arts. Members are committed to making the visual arts more visible in their school and community. READ MORE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION AT GLEN COVE'S CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL OCT. 30 

Bring your dancing slippers when the six-piece rock band, Spontaneous Combustion, presents a rock “n” roll dance concert featuring top hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s on Sunday, October 30 at 7 p.m. at Congregation Tifereth Israel (CTI) in Glen Cove. READ MORE

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ST. LUKES FALL BAZAAR ON NOVEMBER 5​

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea Cliff will have their annual Fall Bazaar, Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall on Glenlawn Avenue. 
The Bazaar’s renowned Country Kitchen will be selling their delicious homemade array of jams, jellies, sauces, herb infused oils, BBQ sauce, fudge, peanut brittle, pies, cake and cookies.  Also featured is a wheel of Vermont Made Aged Cheddar Cheese custom cut to your order. There will be a crafts table featuring handmade items, advent calendars and French milled soaps. READ MORE

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CHICKENS AND OTHER ISSUES RAISED AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

SEA CLIFF RECOGNIZED FOR PARTICIPATING IN CAR FREE DAY On behalf of the Village of Sea Cliff, Trustee Dina Epstein, who serves as the Village Board's liaison to the Sea Cliff Environmental Conservation Commission, accepts a Certificate of Appreciation from Rosemary Mascali, manager of Transit Solutions, at this past Monday’s Village Board Meeting for Sea Cliff’s participation in Car Free Day. READ MORE 

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 10.17 SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING:
- NEW VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION COMING SOON
- CHICKENS DO NOT MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS
- SEA CLIFF CITIBANK TO CLOSE IN JANUARY
- CHILL OUT ON NOVEMBER 4

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STARGAZERS CONSTELLATE AT CLIFTON PARK FOR SC CIVIC ASSOCIATION EVENT

With the temperature unseasonably warm, the early autumn sky clear and the moon full, nearly 100 stargazers, among them a couple dozen freshman seeking extra credit for Mr. Timlin's freshman Earth Science class, constellated at Clifton Park this past Sunday evening for the third annual Sea Cliff Civic Association Starry Starry Night.  After receiving a brief lesson in celestial sites from a representative of the Amateur Observers' Society of New York, the amateur astronomers, rotating among a dozen or so telescopes, viewed close-ups of the moon and other astral attractions while the "The Milky Ways," a duet featuring Sea Cliff residents Heidi Hunt and Joe Hughes, in a stellar performance, strummed and sang out- of-this-world selections including Elton John's Rocket Man, David Bowie's Starman, and the Indigo Girls' Galileo.  

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ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY RAISES FUNDS TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER

October 17, 2016 -- More than 170 guests filled the American Legion Hall in Glen Head this past Friday evening for the 2016 Pre-Holiday Cocktail Party, an annual fundraiser dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. Organized by Glen Head resident Ken Kraft, proceeds will go towards creating and delivering food baskets to needy families and seniors during the holiday season.  

"I started the food drive parties in 2004 for the purpose of bringing our local residents into the Legion to see what we were trying to do for the North Shore community," Mr. Kraft said.
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SAYING THANK YOU TO OUR NORTH SHORE BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEES

Story by North Shore Coordinating Council

October 20, 2016 -- The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 24-28 as School Board Recognition Week.  This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members.  The North Shore School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate and honor its board members for their commitment to our community and its children.  READ MORE

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ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS

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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THE NORTH SHORE VOTES AT NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 

The Election of 1924
Wednesday October 25 at 7pm.  Presented by Dr. Millie DeRiggi. 

​In the steamy heat of July in New York, before air-conditioning, Democratic delegates met in 1924 to nominate the Party's presidential candidate. Divisions within the Party became apparent. Finally on the record-breaking 103rd ballot, they selected John W. Davis. Considered a "dark horse", Davis was an attorney living In Lattingtown near the border with Glen Cove. The North Shore of Long Island, the "Gold Coast", was a topic in the campaign. John W. Davis lost to Republican Calvin Coolidge.  Admission $10 ($5 for Museum Members)  Light Refreshments will be Served

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THREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS OPEN NOVEMBER 19 AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

Exhibitions Celebrate More than a Century of Photography; With Works by Masters of the Art - Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans,
Richard Avedon, Walker Evans, Alfred Stieglitz, Diane Arbus, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney, John Baldessari and many others
 
​From November 19, 2016 to March 5, 2017, all of Nassau County Museum of Art’s galleries are devoted to the art of photography. On view in the Main Galleries on the first floor are two exhibitions drawn from the collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts (KIA), Kalamazoo, Michigan: Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling and Light Works: 100 Years of Photos. On view in the Second Floor Galleries is New Photos: Long Island Collects, important photographic works of the last half century from private Long Island art collections.  READ MORE

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ART OF JOANNE GRAY AT THE SEA CLIFF PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Sea Cliff Arts Council presents it’s latest exhibit by Sea Cliff artist JoAnne Gray.  JoAnne’s work can be seen during library hours at The Sea Cliff Village library from September thru the end of October. Joanne begins most of her collages and assemblages with an original print, which she creates from a printing plate on a small press in her Sea Cliff studio. Often on hand-made paper, her prints have limited runs. READ MORE

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CHASING SHADOWS: PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS BY ROBERT ARMETTA AT HERSH FINE ART, GLEN COVE

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art, of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art, is pleased to present an exhibition of plein air paintings by Robert Armetta. The exhibition will be on view from October 8 through November 1, 2016.  The artist will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, October 8, from 6pm to 8pm.  The exhibition is free and open to the public.  READ MORE

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BEN SCHONZEIT: ABSTRACT FIGURATION ON VIEW AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THROUGH NOVEMBER 6

On View through November 6 in
Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery
 
​Ben Schonzeit: Abstract Figuration, on view in Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery through November 6, 2016 (the exhibition opened on July 30), reveals an entirely different aspect of the work of an artist who is best known as a key figure in the Photorealist movement’s first generation of artists. Ben Schonzeit: Abstract Figurationshowcases Schonzeit’s collage and sculptural work -- abstract figurations of human forms or portraits that give new life to his materials. READ MORE

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FEAST FOR THE EYES AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 

July 30-November 6, 2016
 Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how cuisine has always inspired artists. The exhibition  remains on view through November 6, 2016. Feast for the Eyes, a sweeping two-floor exhibition focused on food and dining in art, features works by a sweeping array of artists, including Audrey Flack, Red Grooms, George Grosz, Henri Matisse, Claes Oldenberg, Cindy Sherman and Andy Warhol, among many others.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTS "EAGLES ON LONG ISLAND" BY MICHAEL SCHEIBEL

Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 7 PM
Manhasset Public Library
30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030
www.northshoreaudubon.org
Open to the general public. 
Admission is Free.
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“DANSE MACABRE” AT CEDARMERE

The Friends of Cedarmere will host Dance Visions NY in an exciting ‘Eve of Halloween’ celebration at Cedarmere, the Historic Home of poet, journalist and civic leader, William Cullen Bryant. With both classical and contemporary dance as well as live music, narration and visual art projections, this special program is an immersion in worlds of the imagination and of the divine: of spirits and conjurers, of mythic characters and apparitions. READ MORE

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LOCAL MUSIC







STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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​Thurs 10/27 - Dave Diamond 
Fri 10/28 -  Soleo
Fri 11/4 - King Fisher  
Sat. 11/5 - Reggae Jazz Ensemble 
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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Wed 10/26 - Live Music - Acoustic Guitar
Wed 11/2 -  Ian Pettilo and Friends
​Fri 11/4 -  LiveStock

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​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thur. 10/27 - Jennifer
Fri. l0/28 - TBA
Fri. 11/4 - Meridian Jazz

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SCHEDULE OF HOMECOMING EVENTS

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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

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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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