CLICK HERE FOR THE NORTHWORDNEWS EVENTS CALENDAR'S LISTING OF UPCOMING HAPPENINGS 
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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

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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

ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE SECURES $125,000 FOR SEA CLIFF

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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

ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY RAISES FUNDS TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER

SCV BOARD CONSIDERS SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO TRASH COLLECTION

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October 7, 2016 -- At the Tuesday October 4 Sea Cliff Village Board Conference, Mayor Bruce Kennedy and the Village trustees discussed the possibility of making significant changes to garbage and recycling collection  with a few different proposals being floated.  Mayor Kennedy opened the discussion offering two suggestions for consideration.  The first - to flip the collection schedule so that recyclables would be picked up twice a week, and regular garbage once a week . . . READ MORE​

UNCOMMON COLLECTIONS AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM 

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by Sara Reres, Museum Director
 
The Sea Cliff Village Museum opens on Friday night, October 14 from 6:30 to 8:30, with 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.  Enjoy wine, cheese and appetizers from Metropolitan Bistro as you wander through the collector’s collections.  READ MORE

FAREWELL TO A SEA CLIFF VOLUNTEER

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By Cecilia Wheeler
Barbara Murray, the Managing Editor of the Sea Cliff Bulletin since 2009, has handed in her red pen and retired from the volunteer position of producing the quarterly publication that we have all come to depend on for updates from the Mayor to photos of the Little League. The key word in that sentence is volunteer! Yes, unbeknownst to most of us, she did that unpaid job out of her love for the Village of Sea Cliff and her desire to do more than her paid part-time job as Deputy Court Clerk. READ MORE

A PARK WITH A PURPOSE

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By Elizabeth Winchester

Monarch butterflies leave Canada and the northern United States every fall, migrating thousands of miles to Mexico. On the evening of September 9, Sea Cliffers of all ages made their own migration, but much closer. They flocked to Marden Triangle to celebrate the opening of the new Butterfly Garden there.  READ MORE
SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING 9.12.16
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Sea Cliff's Bravest Gets a New Member - Trustee Robin Maynard congratulates resident David Pierce after swearing him in as a new member of the Sea Cliff Fire Department at this past Monday evenings Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting. CLICK HERE FOR MORE STORIES FROM MONDAY'S MEETING

CHICKENS ONE DAY, FEATHERS THE NEXT

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September 14, 2016 -- A Hammond Road resident spoke at this past Monday evening's Village Board meeting seeking guidance on how to go about getting approval to raise chickens and re-install coops on her property - a year and a half after the City of Glen Cove forced her to give up her brood, which she said had to be slaughtered.   A third of the resident's property sits in Sea Cliff, while the remaining portion, where the chicken coops had been located, are in Glen Cove. READ MORE

SCHOOL DISTRICT LIKELY TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR BOND ISSUE IN 2017  

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September 8, 2016 -- At last Thursday’s public meeting, North Shore Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick recommended to the School Board that it put before voters in December 2017 a bond proposal to fund infrastructure improvements and renovations to buildings that would help support instruction - in particular upgrades that would enable the district to create “21st Century Classrooms.” He cited an upcoming drop in debt service costs and his retirement at the end of this school year, as well as the importance of maintaining and upgrading district facilities as the nature of instruction changes, as reasons for this being the appropriate time to begin the year-long process of identifying district needs and deciding what projects ultimately will be included in the proposal.  READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 9.1.16 BOE MEETING:  
- Rubber Mulch Replacement To Be Completed This Fall and Winter
- Concerns About High School Scheduling of Double Periods
- Should Student Athletes Who Miss Practice Due to Academic Trips Be Expelled From Sports Teams?
- Trustee Urges Colleagues to Revisit Mileage Requirements for Busing

​NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUMS WITH SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRM

 September 8, 2016 -- North Shore Board of Education trustees met this past August with Leadership Advantage, the search firm hired to assist the district in finding a replacement for Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick when he retires at the end of this school year,  to develop timelines and processes to ensure the goal of having a successful candidate in place by Spring 2017. Two days of meetings for the community and Leadership Advantage have been scheduled to create the profile of the new superintendent.  The evenings of Monday, September 19th, and Thursday, September 29th, have been planned for general public meetings with Leadership Advantage and are open to all parents and residents. READ MORE

DR. FERRIS GOES TO WASHINGTON

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​August 22, 2016 -- North Shore Middle School Principal Marc Ferris testified before the United States Senate Education Committee this past June 22 offering his thoughts on the difficult transition for students entering and leaving Middle School, and the efforts that schools can make in addressing student social and academic needs during those challenging periods.  The invitation came about as a result of the recent passage of the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” which places a new emphasis on education during early adolescence with middle schools now being identified in federal regulation as a separate configuration from elementary and high school buildings, and North Shore Middle School having been named this past spring as an Essential Elements - School to Watch, the only school in New York state to have received that prestigious designation. READ MORE

BIG EYED PHISH BRINGS DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE TO MORGAN PARK SUNDAY AUGUST 21

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On Sunday, August 21, Morgan Park Summer Music Festival presents a tribute to Dave Matthews by Big Eyed Phish. The concert, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park and is sponsored by our Golden Benefactors:  Nancy and Sandy Epstein, In Memory of Thomas Salvadore, and the Trustees of Morgan Park.  READ MORE

​SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD NOTES, 8.8.16

​​VILLAGE TO BEGIN CLOSING OPEN BUILDING PERMITS

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August 10, 2016 -- In a presentation to the Mayor and Trustees at this past Monday’s Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting, Buildings Superintendent Drew Lawrence said that with 1433 open Building Permits, he would like to begin the process of closing the vast majority of them - those which have technically expired.  READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 8.8.16 MEETING
​- EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO SC VILLAGE HALL COMPLETED
- DEMOLITION DEBRIS DISPOSAL RULES AT DPW YARD
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SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COUNTY LEGISLATURE MULL TAKING SMALLER SHARE OF GARVIES POINT TAX REVENUE

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August 7, 2016 -- Weeks after the City of Glen Cove narrowly approved a “creative financing” plan to fund infrastructure improvements and the construction of public amenities at Garvies Point, the proposed mixed use project on Glen Cove Creek that includes two 12-story buildings and 1100 residential units, both the Glen Cove School Board and the Nassau County legislature heard from supporters and opponents of the proposal at their respective meetings on Monday August 1 as they considered a consent resolution that would decrease their share of the revenue generated by the property.  Both bodies ultimately postponed a vote on the proposal.  READ MORE
OPINIONS

GOODBYE VIEW

by Caroline Winchester, age 9
Sea Cliff
 
Imagine yourself, sitting on the Sea Cliff Beach dock. You lie down and look at the horizon and the pretty beaches and trees. You feel peace within you.
 
Now imagine yourself sitting on the same dock. You look sideways and instead of those beautiful beaches and trees you see buildings. Tall, big, red brick buildings. Whatever happened to your view? It’s not even peaceful anymore. All you hear are the honking of car horns and shouting customers. What happened?  READ MORE


​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

CHICKENS AND OTHER ISSUES RAISED AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

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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

STARGAZERS CONSTELLATE AT CLIFTON PARK FOR SC CIVIC ASSOCIATION EVENT

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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.  

SAYING THANK YOU TO OUR NORTH SHORE BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEES

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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

SUPERINTENDENT EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTIC EDUCATION IN ANNUAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

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NORTH SHORE LIKES TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT -- Athletics Director Don Lange and Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick, standing with the district's five building principals, announce that their schools are recipients of the "Let's Move Award," the nation's top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12 schools.   North Shore's five schools were among the five hundred and forty-four  across the country, and only six on Long Island,  recognized for their outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment. The award, part of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Initiative, celebrates a school’s commitment to providing students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity before, during and after school each day.  CLICK HERE FOR OTHER STORIES FROM OCTOBER 6 BOE MEETING

ANOTHER PARENT QUESTIONS FAIRNESS OF ATHLETICS ATTENDANCE POLICY

October 10, 2016 -- During the public comment period at this past Thursday evening’s BOE meeting, a district parent appealed to the board to change a North Shore High School Athletic Department policy that mandates that a JV or Varsity student athlete who has three unexcused absences from practices be expelled from the team.  It's the third time in the past few months that a parent has expressed concerns about the inflexibility of the policy and severity of the punishment.  READ MORE

SEA CLIFF CELEBRATES SEA CLIFF WITH ANNUAL MINIMART

The morning overcast sky and spritz of rain eventually gave way to a spectacular early autumn day on October 2 as thousands from near and far turned out for this year's Sea Cliff Mini Mart.  And keeping with tradition, politicians schmoozed,  bands performed, and the pumpkin draught flowed, as residents and visitors strolled down Sea Cliff Avenue browsing and buying the wares of  more than 200 vendors selling everything from hand-crafted jewelry and Sea Cliff T-shirts, to colorful autumn wreaths and jars of honey to toys and Halloween costumes.  The street fair, sponsored by the North Shore Kiwanis Club and held annually for 47 years,  featured live music in front of the Fire House and local businesses as well as on some porches, driveways, backyards, and even in a barn, while local restaurants and bars offered fine food and autumn-themed thirst quenchers. And the two greatest Presidents from the once Grand Ol' Party's glorious past, as well as current candidates for state and federal office, both Democrat and Republican, in the dash to election day, only a month a way, worked the crowds, as election workers distributed bags emblazoned with bumper stickers and held signs in proud support. ​

CELEBRATE AUTUMN'S ARRIVAL AT THE GHGWBA FARMERS MARKET AND SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE THIS SUNDAY 

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September 22, 2016 -- The Glen Head Glenwood Business Association along with the First National Bank of Long Island will sponsor its third annual Farmer's Market and Local Business Showcase on Sunday September 25, 2016 from 10 am to 4 pm in the bank parking lot at the corner of Roosevelt Street and Glen Head Road in the center of Glen Head. This will truly be a shop local event with the Rottkamp family of Old Brookville, who have for more than 60 years been growing potatoes, tomatoes, corn, leafy greens and a rich variety of other vegetables on their McCoun's Lane farm, selling their fresh produce, and four dozen Business Association members and local community organizations offering  wares for sale as well as information about the services they provide.  READ MORE

WITH A MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT, GIRLS RISING PRESENTS BEACH FEST 2017

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September 12, 2016 -- “Our mission is bigger than our music,” says Antigone Rising's song writer and guitarist Kristen Henderson, explaining the all female rock band’s philosophy of empowerment.  “We are about surviving and persevering in our culture and industry that is dominated by men.” 
It is that philosophy that led the four members of the Sea Cliff-based band in 2012 to create Girls Rising, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to empower girls and LGBT youth by not only setting an example that “strong girls and members of the LGBT community exist and have much to contribute to culture,” but to work directly with both young women and men to instill that positive attitude through outreach programs and workshops.  READ MORE

NEVER FORGETTING, SEA CLIFF OBSERVES 15th ANNIVERSAY OF SEPTEMBER 11th ATTACKS 

September 11, 2016 -- At a solemn ceremony held in front of Sea Cliff's Stenson Memorial Library on Sunday morning, dozens of residents turned out to observe the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people.  The observance was presided over by resident Phil Como, who opened the ceremony reading from the words enscribed on the plaque at the base of the 9/11 Memorial Clock that is "dedicated to those who perished in the World Trade Center Attack of September 11, 2001, the people who toiled heroically to save them and the spirit it renewed in America."  READ MORE

VOTERS APPROVE GOLD COAST LIBRARY BUDGET; RYBA, KEMPTON AND MARTIN ELECTED TO BOARD

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September 8, 2016 -- On Wednesday September 7, nearly 90 residents of Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Old Brookville turned out for the Gold Coast Public Library’s annual budget vote and trustees election and expressed strong support for the 2017 spending plan that represents an increase of less than 0.1% over the current year.  73 were in favor while 14 voted against the penny a month per resident tax increase.  Additionally, Rosemarie Ryba and Amy Kempton, the only two candidates on the ballot for three open seats were re-elected to a sixth three year term on the Library Board. David Martin, who received 14 write-in votes, earned the third spot.  Also receiving write in votes were Bill Mozer (9) and Robert Mazella (1), as well as Craig Hennenberger (1) who is currently on the board but was not seeking to continue when his term expires in January.  READ MORE
​CANDIDATES DISCUSS NEED FOR SPACE AND OTHER ISSUES AT MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM​
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​On Wednesday, August 31, the Gold Coast Public Library hosted a Meet the Candidates forum that gave residents the opportunity to hear the thoughts of the two candidates running for three seats on the Library’s Board of Trustees.  Incumbents Amy Kempton and Rosemarie Ryba are seeking re-election, but no community member submitted a candidate’s petition by the deadline for the third open position.  That seat will be filled by the resident who receives the most write-in votes. READ MORE

CASH MOB COMING TO GOLD COAST HOBBY ON SATURDAY

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September 8, 2016 -- Walk into Gold Coast Hobby at 8 Railroad Avenue in Glen Head and you're suddenly transported back to a childhood that many long for but thought was long gone in this age of I-Phones, Minecraft, Playstation, and playdates. Here - model airplanes and cars, paints, glue, pinewood derby kits and parts, train sets and rockets, among countless other crafts and tools fill the small storefront that has had a home in Glen Head for three decades - opening in 1986 on Glen Head Road near the hardware store before moving to its current home four years later. READ MORE

COUNTY LEGISLATURE AND GC SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREE TO A SMALLER PIECE OF THE GARVIES POINT TAX REVENUE PIE

- Despite "Cursory" and "Crude" Review By Assessor's Office, Legislature Passes Plan
- For School District, RXR Sweetens Proposal With Scholarship Fund and Waterfront Education Center 
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The City of Glen Cove cleared the last major hurdles standing in the way of executing its financing plan for the infrastructure improvements and public amenities at the Garvies Point re-development project as both the County Legislature and the Glen Cove Board of Education agreed last week to a smaller share of the tax revenue the property generates than they would have otherwise received. READ MORE

JUDGE REJECTS LEGAL CHALLENGES TO GARVIES POINT RE-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

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August 22, 2016 -- In a major setback to opponents of the Garvies Point waterfront redevelopment project, a  Nassau County judge on Wednesday August 17 dismissed two lawsuits, one brought by the Village of Sea Cliff and a second by a group of 105 residents from Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and surrounding areas, that sought to block the City of Glen Cove and the developer RXR from moving forward on the proposed mixed use project on the western shore of Glen Cove Creek that includes 1100 residential units and a building with two 11 story towers.  READ MORE

GLEN COVE'S UNITING PICNIC - A FORUM FOR RESIDENTS SEEKING SOLUTIONS 

PictureResidents listen to Councilman Roderick Watson at the Glen Cove's Uniting Picnic on August 4
August 11, 2016-- “It’s about unity in the community,” said Glen Cove resident Jack Vilella more than once to the three dozen or so picnic goers at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve this past Saturday evening.  Advertised as “Glen Cove’s Uniting – A family oriented informational picnic,” the event attracted both Glen Cove residents and neighbors from nearby villages and hamlets looking for ways to revitalize a city that virtually all in attendance said has been heading in the wrong direction.  READ MORE

SUMMERSTRINGS! BOWS TO WOMEN OF ROCK

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By Elizabeth Winchester
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August 10, 2016 -- It is one thing to think about an orchestra playing with a rock band. It is another to experience it.

​“It’s like being in the ocean with the waves lifting you up and setting you down,” explains Nini Camps, lead singer of the all-female band Antigone Rising. “The sheer number of stringed instruments played by living, breathing, feeling humans creates an energy unlike any other stage experience. Sometimes you just want to sit in the middle and let the music wash over and through you.”

REGION'S COMMON CORE TEST SCORES, IF ANYTHING, A MEASURE OF AFFLUENCE

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August 7, 2016 -- The New York State Department of Education released the English Language Arts and Math Common Core examination scores for grades 3-8 on July 28, and, as has been the trend for the past several years, North Shore School District students scored significantly higher on average than students across the state and county, and more or less in the middle of   school districts along the north shore of Nassau County - some among the most affluent in the state.  However, the large number of "opt outs" this year, with 45% of North Shore's students boycotting the tests, and the obvious relationship between affluence and performance call into question the reliability of using the scores to evaluate how well the district prepares its students for the exams compared to others; and the questionable validity of the exams themselves - how well schools actually educate their children.  READ MORE
RECENT ART OPENINGS

FEAST FOR THE EYES AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 

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July 30-November 6, 2016
 Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how cuisine has always inspired artists. The exhibition opens at Nassau County Museum of Art on July 30, 2016, and 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

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART WELCOMES 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 weekends, greeting visitors at the front desk. Volunteers who can provide general office support during the work week are also encouraged to apply. The Museum’s volunteers are expected to work two three-hour morning or afternoon shifts each month. To find out more about these and other volunteer opportunities at Nassau County Museum of Art, call Director of Volunteers Nancy Barone at (516) 484-9338, ext. 31 or write tonbarone@nassaumuseum.org.

LOCAL MUSIC

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STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

​Sat 10/1 -  Aledort & the Groove Kings
Thurs 10/6 - Dave Diamond Home Before Midnight
​Fri 10/7 - The Hambones
Sat 10/8 - Danke Baby! 
Thurs 10/13 - Dave Diamond - Home Before Midnight - 4 night Residency
Sat 10/15 - XXXWolf!XXX CD Release Party
Thurs 10/20 - Dave Diamond - Home Before Midnight - 4 night Residency
​Thurs 10/27 - Dave Diamond 
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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Wed 10/5 - Live Jazz - Ian Pettilo and Friends
Fri 10/7 - Lucky Tones Jazz
Thurs 10/13 - Rose Gunter 
Fri 10/14 - Live Music - Matt Grabowski - Acoustic and Vocals
​Wed 10/19 - Live Music - Matt Pinto
Fri 10/21 - Live Music - Kris Rice and Joe Ciampa
Wed 10/26 - Live Music - Acoustic Guitar

​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thur. 10/13 - Josh and Craig - Classical Cellist
Fri. l0/14 - Cojunta Gringos - Cuban Music
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LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

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NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PAST NEWS

COUNTY POLICE RESPONSE TO LOCAL OFFICIALS' CONCERNS YIELDS RESULTS

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July 17, 2016 -- Interim acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter was on hand at the July 11 Sea Cliff Village Board meeting  to discuss the actions the Department has taken the past couple of months to address “quality of life” issues and criminal activity within Sea Cliff.  Responding to concerns that Mayor Bruce Kennedy and Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) had brought to him this past spring regarding traffic law violations and the sale of illicit drugs, Commissioner Krumpter deployed special units to the village to investigate those concerns and to support the work of the third precinct's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit.​ READ MORE

​THE WORLD OF MORGAN AND 1916 LONG ISLAND AT THE NS HISTORICAL MUSEUM ​

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Presented by Barry Rivadue
Glen Cove:  July 27, 2016.
The World of Morgan and 1916 Long Island, A Lecture by Barry Rivadue.

One hundred years ago Long Island was on the brink of many changes, from social issues to technology. Revisit 1916 Long Island, and see the world that J.P. Morgan, Jr. knew, and what he contributed.  Light refreshments served.   General admission $10, members $5. 7:00pm. North Shore Historical Museum, 140 Glen Street. 516-801-1191.  www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

A CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS!

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​The Sea Cliff Arts Council will be hosting a group show for young artists from 5 to 18 years of age, to be hung in the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Sea Cliff office gallery walls for the months of August and September 2016.
Please drop your framed, 2 dimensional, ready to hang artwork at the Sea Cliff Daniel Gale office - 266 Sea Cliff Ave. on Thursday July 28th between 3 and 5 pm. Framed work should be no larger that 16x20 and should be clearly labelled with child’s name, name of work, medium, phone number and email address. 

THE BEAUTY OF SEA CLIFF ART EXHIBITION AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE LIBRARY

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Sea Cliff Arts Council Summer Show ‘The Beauty of Sea Cliff’ on display in the Sea Cliff Adult Library for July and August 2016.
Art Opening: Wednesday July 20th from 6-7pm at the Sea Cliff Adult Library. Meet the artists and view their representations of the beautiful place in which we live.
Photo submitted by Heidi Hunt

DESERT HIGHWAY TO PERFORM THE EAGLES' GREATEST HITS AT JULY 15 DOWNTOWN SOUNDS

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Glen Cove, New York - July 15, 2016 - The chart-topping hits of the Eagles will be featured when Desert Highway Band performs on week three of the 2016 Downtown Sounds Concert Series at the Village Square Plaza in Glen Cove on July 15 at 7:30 pm. The critically-acclaimed performances of Desert Highway provide a non-stop journey that celebrates one of the world's all-time best-selling bands.  READ MORE

SINATRA TRIBUTE BAND AT MORGAN PARK MUSICAL FESTIVAL ON JULY 17

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​On Sunday, July 17, Morgan Park Summer Music Festival will celebrate Frank Sinatra at 100 with Jerry Costanzo and his All-Star Orchestra.  The show, which is free to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of musical entertainment under the stars. Jerry Costanzo’s debut full-length album, Destination Moon, featuring classics from the Sinatra repertory, earned Costanzo a dedicated following through appearances such as the Annual Sinatra Birthday Bash at the Count Basie Theatre, New York’s Metropolitan Room, Feinstein’s at Lowes Regency, Small’s Jazz Club and the Waldorf Astoria. On Long Island, he has appeared at LIU’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College and Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse. In Sinatra Inspired, Costanzo and his orchestra present timeless standards by Sinatra and other crooning legends. READ MORE

​FIRST EVER SEA CLIFF KIDS’ PARADE CELEBRATES A YOUNG GIRL’S REMARKABLE RESOLVE AND RECOVERY

July 21, 2016 -- With a beaming Frances Breen seated atop a vintage 1930s yellow fire engine leading the way, hundreds took part in a joyous procession up Sea Cliff Avenue from Lincoln Plaza to Clifton Park this past Sunday morning in the first ever “Kids Parade.” Sponsored by the Sea Cliff - Glen Head Lion’s Club, in what is anticipated to become an annual event, this year’s march was held in honor of Frances, a seven year-old Sea Cliff resident whose miraculous recovery from life threatening burns suffered in an accident this past March was truly something to celebrate. READ MORE

ITS CIVICS 101 AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

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July 16, 2016 -- Although many years short of voting age and most not tall enough to be seen over the Village Hall lectern, several young residents turned out Monday evening for the Sea Cliff Board’s now annual “Bring Your Kid to a Village Board Meeting” night.  READ MORE

IN TAXPAYER FUNDED MAILING, COUNTY LEADER ASSAILS LOCAL LEGISLATOR DERIGGI-WHITTON 

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​July 15, 2016 -- In a taxpayer funded mailing to Sea Cliff residents dated July 7, Norma Gonsalves (R- East Meadow), presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, accused Legislator Delia DeRiggi Whitton, (D-Glen Cove), who represents the communities surrounding Hempstead Harbor from Glen Cove to Sands Point, of holding up $4 million in funding to connect the Sea Cliff Avenue sewer line to the Nassau County waste treatment plant in Glen Cove, and urged residents to pressure the Legislator to support, when it again comes up for a vote, the County’s 2015-16 Capital Improvement Plan which includes the project.  READ MORE

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

For the second year in a row, a strong early evening thunderstorm led to the cancellation of the Hunt and Hughes Sunset Serenade performance at Memorial Park on  July 14.  But once again, an audible was called and the performance moved under cover to the front porch of Ann and Dan DiPietro, where the duet entertained scores of no longer disappointed concert goers.  

GLEN HEAD GLENWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY BARBEQUE

The Glen Head Glenwood Business Association held its second annual Family Barbeque this past Wednesday July 20 at the American Legion Hall on Glen Head Road. This year, the invitation was extended to the entire community, and dozens of local business people, residents and their families turned out for the event which included not only great barbeque fare prepared by Brookville Caterers and music by Kenny Kraft, but also face painting by Patricia of Fabulous Faces and other fun activities for the kids. For more information about the Glen Head Glenwood Business association vist its website at ​www.ghgwba.com

CURTAIN RISES FOR 15th SEASON OF SUNSET SERENADE CONCERT SERIES

July 7, 2016 -- A Sea Cliff summer weekly ritual for many, about 200 people filled Memorial Park on June 30 for the first performance of the season in the Sea Cliff Civic Association's  summer music series "Sunset Serenade," now in its fifteenth year.  Sea Cliff Civic Association President Ann Depietro welcomed the concert goers and congratulated Larry Martone for opening the series each year since it began in 2001.  Mr. Martone and his band played a wide mix of folk and light rock throughout the evening under a spectacular Sea Cliff summer sunset. Concerts are held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm at the park where Sea Cliff Avenue intersects with Prospect.  This week, it'll be Hunt & Hughes, and Lisa Vetrone & Jordan Chemtob.  ​

LABBATE ELECTED TO SUCCEED BERLINER AS SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT

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At the North Shore School Board's annual organization meeting this past Thursday July 5th, the seven members unanimously elected Trustee Toni Labbate to serve as Board President and Trustee Sara Jones Vice-President for the 2016-17 school year.  Dr. Herman Berliner, who served as President the previous three years, shot his hand up quickly and offered his support for Ms. Labbate when schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick asked for nominations - as is done annually and is required under state law at the Board's early July meeting.  No other Trustees were nominated for the position.  Following the vote, Trustee Joanna Commander nominated Ms. Jones for the second leadership post, which was also uncontested. Additionally, Trustee David Ludmar was sworn for his first three year term on the board and Trustees Jones and Marianne Russo for their second, and Betty Ciampi, once again, as District Clerk.    

SEA CLIFF CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016 

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY HOSTS HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA AND BIKE DECORATING PARTIES

​July 2, 2016 -- In celebration of the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Sea Cliff Children's Library hosted a birthday bash for our nation this past Friday, July 1.  The annual event, organized by Ann and Dan DiPietro, attracted about 75 children, their parents, and other residents, who, led by local musician Joe Hughes and his brother-in-law David Abbenda, sang and clapped  to patriotic tunes and American standards such as You're a Grand Ol' Flag, Yankee Doodle, This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land, and the Star Spangled Banner. The birthday party concluded in traditional American fashion with the presentation of candlelit cup cakes and an enthusiastic singing of "Happy Birthday."
.... And on July 2, well over 100 children and parents turned out at the Children's Library to decorate bikes, scooters, strollers, and even crutches, in preparation for the parade that took place two days later.

PATRIOTIC PAGEANTRY INCLUDES A PLAYLET, A PUBLIC READING OF THE GREAT DECLARATION AND A PARADE OF PEDALERS AND PEDESTRIANS 

July 5, 2016 -- As had been done at village greens, town squares and in public halls in July 1776, residents of Sea Cliff and surrounding communities reveled in revolution this past Monday morning gathering  at the John Burns Village Green for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. . . . Then the participants, some as pedestrians and others as pedalers, with piper Paul Haining preceding, proceeded in a pageant of patriotism up Sea Cliff Avenue to the plaza dedicated to the President for whom the pronouncement of 12 score years ago provided the principles for preserving the Union and proclaiming emancipation. READ MORE
NEWS

STUDENTS MOVE UP AND ON AT NORTH SHORE END OF YEAR CEREMONIES

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During the week of June 20th, families, administration, faculty and staff were warmly welcomed to the Moving Up ceremonies of each of the three North Shore Elementary Schools led by their respective principals including Dr. Chris Zublionis (Sea Cliff), Mrs. Bridget Finder (Glenwood Landing) and Mrs. Lori Nimmo (Glen Head). In addition, Principal Dr. Marc Ferris at North Shore Middle School led his eighth graders in a memorable Moving On ceremony which was held on June 23rd, 2016, at North Shore High School.  READ MORE
​LETTERS

NOT ANTI-DEVELOPMENT, BUT THIS AIN'T SMART!

Received from Roger Friedman
Sea Cliff

June 28, 2016

To the Editor:  

In regards to the Waterfront Development one major point that’s being missed is that the opposition is not anti-development. 

We are for cleaning up the site, we are for the development of the site.  We applaud the EPA and the DEC for their work to date and, as we’ve stated at the public meetings, we hope they will continue to remediate until it is completely cleaned up and there is absolutely no danger to human health. . . . READ MORE
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THE GARDEN'S EDGE​​

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

​THE KITCHEN HERB GARDEN
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​Historically the garden adjacent or right outside of the kitchen door was the herb garden which had both culinary and medicinal plantings. You could find this in monasteries or farmsteads in both Americas as well as the Old World and has a very long tradition. And a tradition worth carrying on.  READ MORE
ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AT THE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Summer Reading… It’s not just for children! Adults can submit book reviews, attend book discussions and special programs including a visit with author Reed Farrel Coleman at the Gold Coast Public Library.  Young Adults can earn prizes just for reading 20 minutes at a time!  They can register for the second annual Teen Entrepreneurial Academy and also get a chance to earn community service through four different programs! READ MORE

NASSAU MUSEUM OF ART OFFERS YOUNG  ARTISTS TWO WEEK SUMMER EXPERIENCE

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The Nassau County Museum of Art Offers Young Two-Week Summer Experiences
Session 1 - August 1-12, Session 2 - August 15-26
Summer Art Lab for Ages 5-10; Teen Summer Studio for Ages 11-16; Explore, Observe, Create, Look at Art, Take a Hike, Breathe the Air, Experiment, Run like the Wind!  READ MORE

​SUOZZI WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY; LIKELY TO FACE TOUGH RACE AGAINST STATE SENATOR MARTINS

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July 1, 2016 -- Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi won by a fairly comfortable margin the June 28 Primary election to represent the Democratic Party in the contest to fill New York’s 3rd Congressional district seat being vacated by Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington). Mr. Suozzi is likely to face Republican State Senator Jack Martins (SD-7), who has also received the endorsements of the Conservative and Reform parties, in the general election to be held on November 7 in what many political analyststs consider to be one of the most competitive House races this year.   READ MORE

TALES WITH A TASTE OF SEA CLIFF AT THE VILLAGE BEACH ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 

This past Wednesday, nearly100 children and parents turned out for the Sea Cliff Children's Library Story Hour with Librarian Ann Dipietro who told the story of the classic fairy tale The Frog Prince - set of course in the seaside village of Sea Cliff.  The summertime Story Hours, which also feature singing and a craft, are held at the beach on Wednesdays at 10:30 am and will continue through late August. 

MADONNA HEIGHTS 36TH ANNUAL LADIES GOLF CLASSIC RAISES VITAL FUNDS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES

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DIX HILLS, NY – Friends of SCO Family of Services’ Madonna Heights programs teed up June 13th for the 36th Annual Madonna Heights Ladies Golf Classic in Muttontown, Long Island. The event, held at Woodside Acres Golf & Country Club, raised vital funds to support the young women and families in Madonna Heights’ care.
Victoria DeLaurentis of Lloyd Harbor received the Madonna Heights Spirit Award. Victoria has been very active in the Lloyd Harbor community and has been involved with Madonna Heights for more than 10 years. READ MORE

THE SIDEMEN FEATURING THE LEGENDARY UPTOWN HORNS TO PLAY IN GLEN COVE JULY 8TH 

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Glen Cove, New York - June 24, 2016 - A host of well-respected, sought-after musicians will take the stage when The Sidemen and The Uptown Horns perform on week two of the 2016 Downtown Sounds Concert Series at the Village Square Plaza in Glen Cove on July 8 at 7:30 pm. This musical all-star group is an 11-piece band comprising New York musicians who have played in the studio and on stage with some of the biggest rock performers in the world.   READ MORE

​TAKE YOUR CHILD TO A VILLAGE BOARD MEETING DAY ON JULY 11

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July 7, 2016-- In an effort to promote civic education by offering young people an opportunity to experience democracy first hand, the Sea Cliff Village Trustees and Mayor Bruce Kennedy are encouraging parents to bring their children to the Monday July 11 Village Board meeting.  "We hope this experience of observing  village residents and their elected officials interact at a Board of Trustees meeting will be both educational and  rewarding to all parties concerned," said Trustee Edward Lieberman.  Children, escorted by a parent, are encouraged to ask questions during the public comment portion of the meeting.  The meeting will begin at 7 pm.

BLOOMSDAY IN SEA CLIFF: BAWDY, BUBBLY, BOISTEROUS & BOUNCY

​In observance of Bloomsday, the anniversary of the day the literary masterpiece Ulysses takes place, nearly three dozen local literati turned out for the Sea Cliff Civic Association's James Joyce Jaunt this past June 16.  Adapted for the Sea Cliff “stage” by residents Fred "the Maestro" Stroppel and Dan DiPietro, and directed by Mr. Stroppel, the performance provided Ulysses neophytes and aficionados alike with an absorbing retelling of Leopold Bloom’s passage through the city of Dublin on June 16, 1904 that parallels that of Homer’s hero Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) during his ten year journey home in the epic Greek poem. Perhaps Joyce's message, Mr. DiPietro offered, is that "each of us has our own epic journey even in a single day,"READ MORE
6.16.16 North Shore BOE Meeting

THREE STRIKES AND YER OUT; STRIKE ZONE BEING WORKED OUT 

June 21, 2016 -- At its June 16 meeting, the North Shore Board of Education chose to leave in place the Athletics Department’s attendance policy mandating the automatice dismissal of players from high school sports teams if they have three unexcused absences from practices. . . .  As for what ought to constitute an excused absence, the Policy Committee is working on a definition that will be included in the district's Interscholastic Handbook that is posted on the High School website. READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 6.13.16 BOE MEETING
-DISTRICT HONORS TENURE RECIPIENTS AND RETIREES  
- LAC'S LACKING MEMBERS 

SEA CLIFF SCHOOL OBSERVES FLAG DAY 

Gathered around the flag pole in front of Sea Cliff School, students, faculty and community members observed Flag Day on Tuesday, June 14.  Principal Chris Zublionis opened the ceremony with a moment of silence to reflect on those that have given their lives to protect and advance the opportunities of Americans, and then offered some historical background on the origins of the design of the American flag - starting with Betsy Ross and continuing to explain the significance of the colors: white - purity and innocence;  red - valor and bravery;
blue - Vigilance, perseverance, and justice

Sea Cliff resident Phil Como addressed the audience as well.  "Flag Day celebrates our great country by its great symbol -the flag," he said.  "Celebrate today, take advantage of citizenship and the great country and great opportunities it offers."

The Sea Cliff Band performed their most extensive concert of the year, playing an assortment patriotic and inspirational pieces - including, of course, The Star Spangled Banner.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS 

FROM SUN TO SUN, SCBC'S WORK IS NEVER DONE 

Sea Cliff Beautification members Russel Gorog, Marga Crowley, and Genevieve Woods (pictured above) met at 7 am on Monday June 20 in front of the Sea Cliff Village Museum to weed and prune Centennial Garden.  The committee of volunteers works year round keeping Sea Cliff's outdoor public spaces beautiful.   The Committee invites all residents and lovers of Sea Cliff to join in its efforts.  The organization provides a great many services to the community throughout the year.  They include:  maintaining parks; beautifying and maintaining small patches of greenery throughout the village; adorning the light poles along Sea Cliff Avenue with flower baskets during warm months and evergreen wreaths during the holiday season; upgrading and maintaining the Central Park playground, and sponsoring the Sea Cliff Garden Tour to be held this year on July 9.  In support of these ends, the Committee has held annual fundraisers such as an annual plant  sale at St. Lukes each Spring, and
the Secret Gardens Tour. 

SEA CLIFF SOFTBALLERS CELEBRATE A GREAT SEASON

Celebrating an end to a great season, the Sea Cliff Squirrels who won this year's North Shore Softball League Senior Division title were treated to dinner by their sponsor Sea Cliff Village Board Trustee and local attorney Ed Lieberman at the Metropolitan Bistro last Tuesday evening.  Pictured from left to right are:  Abigail Schwab, Fiona Breen, Sloane Brown, Andreya Kokkoris, Skyler Brown, Ava Whitting, Ed Lieberman, Eileen Zhao, Lily Perrotta, and Shannon Stalzer.  Not pictured are coaches Kerry Breen, Kristin Brown, and Ken Schwab.

​SC CIVIC ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF SUMMER WITH ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Sea Cliff Civic Association celebrated the arrival of summer this past Wednesday with its annual Ice Cream Social.  More than 100 people of all ages excitedly turned out at Spooky Park for the Association's traditional serving of lemon and rainbow Italian ices scooped by three young volunteers - Katherine Hunt, Mireya Martin and Lauren Pedro

LOCAL BOY SCOUTS HAVE A WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE

 By Boy Scout Gabriel Dranow:

On May 13 through May 15, 2016, Boy Scout Troop 43 (Sea Cliff, New York) traveled to White Haven, Pennsylvania, about a three hour trip from Sea Cliff, to go white water rafting. While there, the Boy Scouts camped out at a local campground. The weather generally held up until the last third of the rafting adventure (which was several hours long) at which time it started to pour, but neither the waves nor the rain could stop the Troop from their journey. The Troop wore wetsuits, which were rented from the rental center and prevented them getting wet and cold. We went down the Lehigh River, which had rapids causing the rafts and passengers to become airborne. Everyone in the troop had a really good time, from the newest Scouts to the adult leaders.

GLEN HEAD THIRD GRADE WAX MUSEUM: BIOGRAPHIES CHANGING WORLD EXHIBIT

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Third graders in all of the Glen Head Elementary classes were recently involved in an exciting interdisciplinary learning experience - combining English, social studies and the arts. Each student selected a famous person in history or current events – someone who leaves the world a better place – and embodied them in the culmination titled, the Wax Museum.READ MORE

HONORING A WWII VETERAN

​William Swift was presented with a Proclamation of Honor by the town of Oyster Bay for his WW11 service.
Serving in the Navy, he took part in the D-Day operation and later was present at the invasion of Iwo Jima.
Bill, soon to be 93, resides in Glenwood Landing and is a member of the Glen Head/Glenwood Landing American
Legion, Post 336. Shown above are
​(l to r) Commander Bill Laderer, Bill Swift, and Chaplain Ralph Casey. 
Bill was also recognized as a WW11 hero at a Veteran's fund raising event held at the Brookville Country Club in May.
Photo by Ken Kraft

GLEN COVE DOWNTOWN SOUNDS ANNOUNCES POPULAR FREE 
SUMMER 2016 CONCERT SERIES ​

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Article provided by Glen Cove Downtown BID  

​GLEN COVE, NY, June 1, 2016 – Beginning in July, thousands of music fans will converge on Glen Cove Village Square Plaza to experience nine weekends of fantastic performances by some of the New York area’s hottest performers. READ MORE

HATS OFF TO THE 2016 NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

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 It was a gorgeous day as over 225 North Shore High School seniors donned their caps and gowns for the 2016 Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to all of the North Shore High School graduates and their families who attended the 2016 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 24, 2016. The ceremony was led by Principal Albert Cousins with speakers including Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick, Valedictorian Gabrielle Farb, Salutatorian Emma Kleemann, and North Shore Board of Education President Dr. Herman Berliner. To begin the ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Senior Class Presidents Andrew Douglas and Talia Pelts followed by the National Anthem sung by Cassandra Schadt, accompanied by members of the North Shore High School orchestra conducted by Mr. Jason Domingo. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF CIVIC ASSOCIATION HONORS FOUR RESIDENTS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY WITH WHITE CAP AWARD

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June 20, 2016 -- At a ceremony held on June 12, Sea Cliff residents John Distefano, Leslie Guerci, Don Kavanaugh and Ernie Longobucco, were each presented with a White Cap Award, the Sea Cliff Civic Association’s most prestigious honor, bestowed each year upon individuals, groups or organizations that have demonstrated repeated outstanding volunteer service to the Sea Cliff community.  Bill and Anita Long, owners of the Metropolitan Bistro, hosted the event and generously contributed an extensive and delicious assortment of hors d'oeurves for the occasion. READ MORE

THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT MADE GLORIOUS SUMMER BY SILLY SHAKESPEARE'S RICHARD THE NERD

By Northwordnews
June 16, 2016 -- With meteorologists forecasting a potential tempest (but actually making much ado about nothing), the Silly Shakespeare Company abandoned Sea Cliff Beach for the shelter of St. Luke’s Church to perform its spoof Richard the Nerd before a packed parish hall audience on Saturday June 11. READ MORE 
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NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL: NY STATE MODEL SCHOOL TO WATCH DESIGNATION CEREMONY & CELEBRATION

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Glen Head, NY, - On June 10th, North Shore Middle School students, faculty, staff, MS PTSO members, NS administrators, and members of the Board of Education all gathered in the gymnasium to participate in a School to Watch Designation Ceremony & Celebration. Congratulations go out to Principal Dr. Marc Ferris and Assistant Principal Rachel Green as well as the entire North Shore Middle School community for being the only school in New York State this year to be named a 2016 Essential Elements School to Watch. READ MORE

HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION

With the annual Sea Cliff Memorial Day parade and observance ceremony at Clifton Park cancelled this year as a result of forecasts for a severe storm, the young people who had been scheduled to participate in the ceremony were invited to the June Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting to perform their roles.  Phil Como, Commander of the Joseph F. Brengel American Legion Post 456, introducing them, said that the "patriotic fervor among young people in Sea Cliff has been exemplary."   Pictured above are Sea Cliff Elementary fourth graders Brendan Kenny and Veronica Frank who read their winning entries in the American Legion Post's essay contest, "What Memorial Day Means to Me."   Additionally, Sea Cliff Boy Scout Troop 43 presented the colors, and Sea Cliff Girl Scout Troops 22 and 42 sang "You're a Grand Old Flag."   

​​MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON JULY 3rd; PETER YARROW OF PETER PAUL AND MARY TO PERFORM AT AUGUST FOLK FESTIVAL

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Series includes Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, Beatles, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Tributes, and performances from local faith groups.
 
Kickoff July 3rd at 7:30 pm with Salute to America
 
Morgan Park Summer Music Festival kicks off its 57th season on July 3rd with a very fitting patriotic “Salute to America” and ends August 28th with the Second Annual Folk Festival.  Headlining the festival is Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary! This is going to be a great season!!  READ MORE

NS BOE VOTES TO REMOVE RUBBER MULCH FROM DISTRICT PLAYGROUNDS

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By Northwordnews

June 3, 2016 -- At its public meeting last night, the North Shore Board of Education voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 towards the removal of the rubber mulch that has served as a protective ground cover for the three district elementary school playgrounds and to replace the material with wood chips.  The decision comes after several parents, citing potential health risks to children, had spoken at the three previous board meetings and hundreds of residents had signed a petition urging district leaders to take the action.  READ MORE

NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOLER ROCKS OUT FOR VETERANS

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By Elizabeth Winchester
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​June 7, 2016 -- Jacob Lando loves to play the drums, trumpet, piano, and to sing. On June 5, the 13 year old combined his musical interests with his love of dogs and gratitude for veterans to support a meaningful cause. Jacob hosted a benefit concert—Rock ‘n’ Roll for the Soul—at Still Partners in Sea Cliff, raising awareness of and money for America’s VetDogs. The national non-profit organization trains and provides service dogs to veterans, to help them live independently.  READ MORE

SEA CLIFF OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY WITH IMPROMPTU CEREMONY 

After meteorologists' dire predictions of stormy weather forced the cancellation of the Sea Cliff Memorial Day Parade and those forecasts ultimately did not materialize, Mayor Bruce Kennedy organized an impromptu service at Memorial Park to honor those who gave their last full measure of devotion to this country.  A couple dozen residents, who had seen the Mayor's Monday morning Facebook post announcing the ceremony, turned out for the tribute.   (Photographs by Ann DiPietro)

A "LOUSY" LINE OF WORK?  WELL, YES AND NO

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By Northwordnews

June 7, 2016 -- "People come in crying," explains co-owner Christine Bannano describing some of her clients who have shown up at one of the Fairy LiceMother's locations panicked and at a loss over what to do when that unwelcome louse is found in a child's scalp.  "And then they leave saying, 'best money I ever spent, I am so happy I came here, I feel so much better."  Fairy LiceMothers, a head lice treatment center, held its grand opening celebration for its Glen Head location this past Friday afternoon.  The event was sponsored by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce.  READ MORE

SEA CLIFF LOVES ITS VILLAGE LIBRARY

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By Carol Poll, President of the Friends of the Sea Cliff Library

June 6, 2016 -- Books were flying off the shelves at the Friends of the Sea Cliff Library “Giant Gently Used Book Sales,” at “Garage Day Sale” on Saturday, June 5, 2016. The book sale is a major fundraiser and community event where people come to share their love of the library, reading, and books and spend time with their friends.  Many hundreds of books, DVDs and CDs are donated and sold.  The great success of the book sale is one more  indicator of the love the Village has for the library. READ MORE

​FIVE DEMOCRATS VYING FOR LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL SEAT DEBATE AT GREAT NECK FORUM; FAVORITE SON WINS STRAW POLL BY A LANDSLIDE

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May 20, 2016 -- With few notable policy differences emerging between four, and the discussion becoming contentious between two, the five candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to be the party’s candidate in the race for the 3rd Congressional District seat being vacated by Representative Steve Israel faced off last Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the Great Neck Democratic Club. READ MORE 

LOCAL ARTS 

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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

Click here for
The Nassau County Museum of Art Website 

NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LOCAL MUSIC

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STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

​Thurs 8/4 - ​Lisa Vetrone
Fri 8/5 - Matt Pinto Band
Thurs 8/11 - Troy Ramey
Fri 8/12 - Adam & Dierdre
Sat 8/13 -The Bodega Tallboys
Thurs 8/18 - ​Dave Diamond Band
Fri 8/19 - The Other Shoe
Fri 8/26 - Mark Newman Band
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM

​​Wed 8/3 - Trilogy Debut
​Fri 8/5 - Eran Polat "Spanish Guitar"
Fri 8/19 - The Lucky Tones

​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
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Thur. 10/13 - Josh and Craig - Classical Cellist
Fri. l0/14 - Cojunta Gringos - Cuban Music​
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NORTH SHORE CLASS OF 1986 REUNION

North Shore Class of 1986! We are looking for you!!!
It's our 30th Reunion!!
Saturday October 1 at Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
Same weekend as Sea Cliff Mini Mart!
Hope you can join us for old friends, laughs, good food and cheer!!! 
Contact the committee, if not on social media, at nshs1986reunion@gmail.com.  Or like the Facebook event page North Shore HS Class of 1986
https://www.facebook.com/North-Shore-HS-Class-of-1986-1161097207287651/

GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY ELECTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

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On September 7, 2016, residents of the Gold Coast Public Library District (GCPLD) located in Glen Head, NY, who are eligible to vote in a general election will vote for as many as three candidates to fill three open seats on the Board of Trustees and to establish the Library budget for 2017. There are (3) three year seats. READ MORE 

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