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Meetings Schedule
Tues 2/25: North Shore Board of Education Meeting, High School, first Budget Review, High School Library, 7:30 pm; NS Legislative Action Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, NS HS 
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 (click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and SC Library Events)
Tues. 2/25: Sea Cliff Zoning Board Meeting, Village Hall, 8 pm  Wed. 2/26: Old Brookville Zoning Board Meeting, Village Hall, 6:30 pm  Thurs. 2/27: Sea Cliff Beautification Committee Meeting, St. Luke's Basement, 9 am
Monday, February 17- Sunday, February 23, 2014

NS VIKINGS GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM ADVANCES TO COUNTY FINAL 

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By Shelly Newman
North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY - The North Shore Vikings Girls Varsity Basketball Team (18-2) is once again in the playoffs and are one win away from their second County Title in three years. As the #1 seed in the Nassau County Class “A” playoffs, they will take on the Seahawks of Cold Spring Harbor in what is sure to be a hard-fought game against a very talented and well-coached team.  
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BETTER KNOW A BUSINESS

THE VILLAGE WINE MERCHANT

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February 24, 2014 -- The Village Wine Merchant, located on Sea Cliff Avenue in the center of the village, is not your typical wine store.  Owner Frank Scavone,  who opened the shop in July, says he has sought to not only satisfy a wide variety of tastes and budgets, but also to make the purchase of a bottle of wine, for those who are interested, an educational experience. READ MORE

FEATURED BLOG

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ANN DIPIETRO


Great Book Guru


ADOPT A FLAG FOR MEMORIAL DAY

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The Glenwood Glen Head Business Association's Adopt-A-Flag campaign gives local residents and business owners the opportunity to sponsor the display of an American flag in the Glen Head - Glenwood Landing business district on Memorial Day and during the week preceding the federal holiday.  READ MORE

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HEMPSTEAD HARBOR TRANSMISSION LINE WAS LEAKING 50 GALLONS OF FLUID PER HOUR NYPA OFFICIALS SAY

February 19, 2014 -- The New York Power Authority cable damaged by a tugboat anchor on January 6 was leaking 50 gallons of dielectric fluid per hour into the water at the mouth of Hempstead Harbor during the first 48 hours following  the mishap, NYPA officials said yesterday in a conference call with local government officials.  READ MORE

NYS FISCAL STRESS MONITORING SYSTEM WHILE HELPFUL, DOES NOT TELL THE WHOLE STORY, SAY LOCAL MAYORS

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February 24, 2014 -- According to a recently released evaluation of the fiscal health of 535 village governments across New York State, which included the three villages in the North Shore area, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli gave Sea Cliff and Roslyn Harbor marks indicating low levels of fiscal stress relative to other municipalities.  Old Brookville was labeled a village facing "moderate fiscal stress,"  a designation, the Village’s mayor says, fails to take into consideration the extraordinary circumstances created by Super Storm Sandy.  READ MORE


BOE TO REVIEW  2014-15 BUDGET DRAFT ON TUES. 2/25; LOW INFLATION RATE WILL AFFECT LEVY LIMIT; STATE AID UNCLEAR

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Reposted, February 24 (Original post - February 11, 2014) -- Without a clear picture from Albany with regard to state aid, but now with a better idea of the tax levy limit, the North Shore School Board will begin its review of the first budget draft for the 2014-15 school year on Tuesday February 25. The meeting was originally scheduled for February 13th but was postponed due to a snowstorm.   Last month, Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick offered a general outline of his proposal, which would increase spending by about $3.2 million over the current year.  READ MORE


MEET THE CANDIDATES ON MARCH 6 

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The Sea Cliff Civic Association will hold a Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 8:00pm in Village Hall on Sea Cliff Avenue.  In an uncontested election, former three-term Trustee Elena Villafane and Zoning Board of Appeals member, Kevin McGilloway are running to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Sea Cliff Village Board. John P. Reali is running for re-election as Village Justice, a position he has held since 1990. The election will be held on March 18th. Two current Village Trustees, Tom Powell and Peter Hayes have chosen not to seek another term.  
CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES
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SC PUB CRAWL ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28

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On Friday, February 28, the Sea Cliff Beach Committee is sponsoring its seventh annual Pub Crawl.  Stop by Woodpecker hall at 311 Sea Cliff Avenue, as early as 5 pm, where with a $25.00 donation you can pick up a mug and four color-coded tickets, which will enable you to receive one drink each at Gallaghers, Metropolitan Bistro, Oak Room Tavern, and Still Partners, and a fifth that will entitle you to a slice of pizza at il Villagio  on Friday night.  READ MORE.  

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SEA CLIFF NUTRITION COMMITTEE - FOOD STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY FAMILY 

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Wed. 3/5 - Sea Cliff Nutrition Committee Workshop on Top Food Strategies for a Happy and Healthy Family, 7:30-8:30

IZOTE'S NIGHT FOR SIGHT ON MARCH 8

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Sat. 3/8 - IZOTE's Night For Sight- 3rd Annual Volcano Rock n Roll Dinner Dance, 7:30 pm

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UPCOMING LOCAL MUSIC 

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN 
Sea Cliff
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Wed. 2/26 - Frank Ferrara and Friends, 8 pm
Fri. 2/28 - Matt Pinto Jazz Trio, 8 pm

STILL PARTNERS, Sea Cliff
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Thurs. 2/27 - Katie Pearlman - Tribute to Joni Mitchell, 8:30
Sat 3/1 - Rusty String Band, 8 pm
METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
First Friday each month- Meridian
The Rusty String Band will perform at Still Partners in Sea Cliff on Saturday, March 1.
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