Upcoming Meetings and Events:  Sun 12/18- Sea Cliff Menorah Lighting,Sea Cliff Village Green, 5 pm; ​Mon. 12/19 - Sea Cliff Landmarks Meeting, Village Hall, 7-8 pm

Tues 12/20 - Sea Cliff Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Village Hall, 7:30-8:30 pm; ​Wed 12/21 - Hanukkah Happening Sea Cliff Village Hall, Sea Cliff Firehouse, 6:30-8:00 pm;  

 (click for complete calendar, including Gold ​Coast and Sea Cliff Library Events)
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December 17, 2016

RESIDENTS QUESTION SC VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT

Joe Krupinsky addresses the board

December 16, 2016 -- Several Sea Cliff residents spoke out at this past Monday’s Village Board meeting questioning the process new Mayor Ed Lieberman and the Trustees followed in appointing former Mayor Bruce Kennedy to the position of Village Administrator late last month.  . . .  Mr. Lieberman opened his first public meeting as Mayor reading from a statement explaining how the role change occurred.  READ MORE

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​MAYOR LIEBERMAN APPOINTS JEFFREY VITALE TO VILLAGE BOARD SEAT

Mayor Ed Lieberman congratulates Jeff Vitale after swearing him in to serve out his term as Trustee
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December 16, 2016 -- Sea Cliff Mayor Ed Lieberman, who rose to that office after Bruce Kennedy resigned from that post late last month, appointed resident Jeffrey Vitale to fill his seat as a trustee until an election is held this coming March.  A lifelong resident of Sea Cliff and alumnus of North Shore High School, Mr. Vitale, 32, graduated from Binghamton University.  He currently works as a grant writer and FEMA representative for the Town of Oyster Bay, a position he was appointed to in 2014.  READ MORE

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GLEN HEAD GLENWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INSTALLS NEW BOARD AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

December 17, 2016 -- Members, families and friends of the Glen Head Glenwood Business Association filled the upstairs meeting hall of the Glenwood American Legion Post on Glen Head Road for the group's annual Holiday party on Wednesday evening. The organization's new Executive Board was officially installed with a swearing in ceremony presided over by Scott Whitting.  Long time member Deborah Gordon, who had previously held the post of Corresponding Secretary, assumed the Presidency, the first woman in the group's history to hold the post.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

HANUKKAH HAPPENING ON DECEMBER 21

Celebrate Hannukah at the annual Sea Cliff Hannukah Happening at the Sea Cliff Fire House on Wednesday, December 21.  Games, Crafts, Latkes and More!!! Bring your Menorah for a group candle lighting.  

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ANNUAL MUTUAL CONCERNS CHRISTMAS DINNER

Come Meet Neighbors and Join the Spirit of the Season!
         
The Mutual Concerns Committee together with Sherlock Homes Realty is sponsoring the 26th Annual Christmas Dinner which will again be held on Christmas day, Sunday, December 25th from Noon to 2pm at the Sea Cliff United Methodist Church on Downing and Carpenter Avenues. Terry Sciubba of Sherlock Homes started this dinner 26 years ago so that people who didn’t have family nearby could enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner with friends and neighbors.  Through the years, more and more people have joined this festive occasion.  They look forward to this dinner and entertainment every Christmas.  It has become a wonderful holiday tradition.
All are Welcome. Admission is free.  We encourage, but do not require reservations.  We will provide transportation if needed. For reservations, please call Sherlock Homes Realty at 516-671-1717 and let them know if you need transportation.

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WINTER CRAFT WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES AT TRINITY CHURCH ROSLYN CHILDCARE CENTER ON DEC. 29

ROSLYN, NY –  Families with young children (under age 5) are invited to participate in a Winter Craft Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 29th, at the Trinity Church Roslyn Childcare Center (www.trinitychild.org). There will be two workshops: one from 10:00 am-12:00 noon and another from 1:00-3:00 pm.  Families are encouraged to call to reserve a spot at 516-626-0293.  A $5 craft fee per child applies.  READ MORE

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CHILL OUT AT SEA CLIFF BEACH ON JANUARY 1, 2017

Jump into 2017 with us at the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Sea Cliff Beach on New Year's Day at 1:30 pm.  Join the Sea Cliff Polar Bears and the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor for a refreshing dip to Kick off the New Year.  

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LETTERS

THE SEA CLIFF SHUFFLE IS NOT OVER YET

Received from Joe Krupinski
Sea Cliff, December 10, 2016

To the Editor:

​The Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff overwent an overhaul on Nov. 28, which left residents confused about what had just happened since the public was not invited to the proceedings. The Board of Trustees called  for an executive session to reorganize and vote on the following governmental changes. READ MORE

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GET PUMPED LONG ISLAND

​Received from Sarah Deonarine on December 13, 2016

To the Editor: 
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The holiday season is here with its obligatory relative visits, holiday parties, and unfortunate dietary decisions, so it is important to make sure your cesspool or septic system (collectively called home wastewater systems) can handle the extra load.  Luckily, homeowners have a resource for information on this issue with the newly launched GetPumpedLI.org website (if you live in a north shore community, you may have received an informational post card).  READ MORE

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​BLOGS​

THE GREAT BOOK​ GURU

​ANN DIPIETRO


THE VEGETARIAN
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Dear Great Book Guru, This weekend I am planning on attending the Sea Cliff Children’s Library’s annual Introduction to “The Nutcracker” – at which Dan DiPietro explains and demonstrates the delights of this favorite holiday ballet. Everyone gets a chance to participate- adults and children alike. I would like something short but compelling to read at this busy time of year.  An Excited Fan of Nutcrackers Near and Far

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THE GARDEN'S EDGE​​​​
​​DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge ​Micro Farm, Sea Cliff, N.Y.

WHAT'S THE BUZZ...AND IT'S THE BEES

"We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well - for we will not fight to save what we do not love"
Stephen Jay Gould
We often read about bees and how they are endangered. The importance of these mostly yellow and black insects that hover over flowers and frighten our children, cannot be stressed. Some of us are allergic to their stings and we keep a wide berth with nature’s pollinators. However, except for this limited downside they are important to our very well being. READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE 

A MENORAH FIT FOR A VILLAGE THAT VALUES ART

Chris Zeppieri next to the menorah he designed and crafted

December 11, 2016 - “I was looking to create something beautiful and artistic - twisting and organic,” says Sea Cliff artist and craftsman Chris Zeppieri describing the menorah he spent the past month sculpting out of steel tubes.  The 9 foot wide, 8 foot tall 700 pound candelabra was commissioned by the Sea Cliff Menorah Committee and will stand on the John Burns Village Green this holiday season, complementing the 30 foot tall spruce that has for years served as the Village Christmas tree and that has been ceremoniously illuminated each December.  READ MORE

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DICKENS COMES TO SEA CLIFF 

December 12, 2016-- Sea Cliff was a stage on Sunday, December 4 for the Civic Association's second annual Scrooge Stroll.  The roving rendering of Dickens’ beloved Victorian era holiday ghost story took audience members on a trip through the Village’s Business district, with homes, storefronts and other sites along the way serving as scenes visited by the novella’s protagonist as he is transformed from the ill-tempered miser to an incarnation of Christmas cheer and generosity.  READ MORE

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KIDS CAVORT, CAPER AND CONTORT AS CANDY CANES AND CAVALIERS CONVERGE ON SC CHILDREN'S LIBRARY 

Story and Photographs by Northwordnews
Headline by Dan DiPietro

Children cavorted, capered and contorted to the sounds of Tchaikovsky at the Sea Cliff Children's Library's 24th annual Nutcracker Workshop on Saturday, December 10 as they were introduced to the story, dance, and music of the Christmas-time classic, as well as to ballet as an art form. READ MORE

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O' CHRISTMAS TREE O' CHRISTMAS TREE MUCH PLEASURE THOU CANST GIVE ME

Hundreds of holiday season merrymakers packed the John Burns Village Green for Sea Cliff's annual Christmas Tree Lighting  on Sunday December 4.  As has been tradition, Village emcee John Canning officially  kicked the festivities off with an introduction and an a cappella version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year,”  while Sea Cliff Gospel Church Pastor David Collins offered a blessing and read the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke.  Local guitarist and songstress Kris Rice led in the singing of Christmas Carols, while a local youth choir led by Leslie Pride Haley and the Kick Brass Band warmed the crowd with their renditions of holiday classics.  As the celebration reached its culmination the multicolored lights on the thirty foot spruce in front of the library steps were lit and Santa and Mrs. Claus descended the library steps distributing candy canes and taking orders.  

VIVO OSTERIA OPENS ON GLEN COVE AVENUE 

Photo and Story by Tab Hauser

Vivo Osteria had its ribbon cutting ceremony at 242 Glen Cove Avenue. Chef Owner Ben Marotta is pleased to opening his modern Italian restaurant after cooking for over 20 years.  Chef Marotta is a Glen Cove resident and was very pleased to find a location in his home town where he lives with his wife and three sons.  Specialties of the house are his gnocchi braised lamb and wood fired pizza.  READ MORE

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NEW WEBSITE GUIDES HOMEOWNERS IN CESSPOOL CARE

Nassau County un-sewered areas in white.

North Shore, Nassau County, NY.    "Get Pumped, Long Island!" is the message at the heart of a recently-launched website hosted by a collaboration of Watershed Protection Committees, the Town of Oyster Bay and a local environmental organization.  The site, www.getpumpedli.org, provides homeowners with valuable information on how their septic systems or cesspools operate and what routine maintenance should be performed to ensure worry-free operation in future. READ MORE 

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THIRD YEAR FOR SNOWNY VILLAGE AT CITY HALL

By Tab Hauser
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If old fashion snow covered villages with ice skaters, trains, Victorian homes and pretty streets that look like they came out of a Norman Rockwell painting interest you City Hall Glen Cove is the place to be.  Mrs. Coleen Spinello, wife of City of Glen Cove Mayor, Reginald Spinello has a Christmas tradition of building these sets (no city building permits required here) now for three years.  READ MORE

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​ART EXHIBITS AND LECTURES

RIDING A WAVE OF SUCCESS ALONG THE BEACH AT THE MIAMI ART BASEL SCENE

The multi talented LI North Shore artist, Larry Aarons, is fulfilling his dream of being a successful full time artist. For the second year in a row his sculpture and art photography “Defense of the Species” collection were featured in the exciting X Contemporary Art Show at the hippest hotel during Miami Art Basel week,  The Nobu Hotel on Collins Avenue.
 
Larry Aarons, has been named “One Of The Top Artists To Watch.”  READ MORE

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THREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS OPEN AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 

November 23, 2016  -- The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception on Friday, November 18 for its latest exhibition - a three part showcase devoted to photography that includes Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling;  Light Works: 100 Years of Photos;  and New Photos - Long Island Collects.  Collectively, the exhibits present an eclectic view of the art, science and history of photography.  
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NATURAL SELECTION BY HEIDI HUNT AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE LIBRARY NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 

The Sea Cliff Arts Council presents the work of local artist Heidi Hunt in a series of photographs titled 'Natural Selection' on display at the Sea Cliff Village Library now through December 2016.    The work focuses on the organization and placement of organic structures and their interplay with positive and negative space. READ MORE

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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

​ WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?

​VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF - LIFEGUARD SEARCH  FOR THE 2017 BEACH SEASON - Must be 16 years of age,  possess Grade I certification and eligible for  Grade II (Bay, calm water) in May, enjoy working with young children/families.  Be available Memorial Day thru Labor Day.  Contact Marianne Lennon @ Village Hall for information/application, 671-0080.

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL CAST AND CREW OF DISTRACTED

On Friday, Nov. 18th and Saturday Nov. 19th, the North Shore Masquers’ presented Distracted, a provocative and poignant play that asks us: Why it is so hard in our world to pay attention to what really matters? Many, many thanks to the cast, crew, and faculty that worked so hard to put this authentic play together at North Shore High School.  READ MORE

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DESIGNING UNIQUE APP ICONS IN NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL MULTIMEDIA CLASS

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY- North Shore High School students in Ms. Laura Green’s Multimedia class recently had the opportunity to design an APP icon utilizing their iPads and Adobe Illustrator tools including shape, gradient, pen, opacity, color, and the effect tool. An APP icon is a visual anchor (branding) for a product that ideally communicates the core essence of an application program usually found on most computer websites, hand-held devices, and cell phones.  READ MORE

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​​116 STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY- North Shore High School is proud to announce that 116 students were inducted into the National Honor Society on November 28, 2016. The qualifications of selection fall into three major categories - leadership, service, and character. READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO NYC FOR HANDS-ON MARKETING EXPERIENCE

On December 13th, 77 North Shore High School seniors in the humanities class called Spin traveled under the supervision of seven teachers and the school nurse to New York City in support of a project for their Marketing Unit.
HS Teacher, Mr. Michael Kleba said, “After preparation for the trip that included mapping the streets of midtown Manhattan, students collected advertising artifacts in Times Square to analyze marketing strategies and marketing campaigns. READ MORE

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LOCAL MUSIC







STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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Fri 12/23 - Sam Adams Ungly Sweater Contest
Fri 12/30 - Thorogood Jenkins (Nick Pinto, John Judd & Friends)
Thurs 1/5 - Mercer Shavelson
Sat. 1/7 - Easy Chief
Sat. 1/14 - Deadrockstar
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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​Wed 12/21 - TBA
Thurs 12/22 - TBA 
Fri 12/16 - TBA

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-​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Fri 12/16  - Livestock
Sun 12/18 - Patti Dunham - Christmas Jazz
​Thurs 12/29 -   Lesley Stoller & John Lauter Alterman Does Zimmerman Nobel Celebration  
Fri 12/30 - Cojunto Gringos Cuban Music Quartet
Sat 12/31 - Roots Revelators! New Year's Eve Party!                

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS DECEMBER 2016 AND JANUARY 2017

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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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