Weekly 5.14.17

Upcoming Meetings and Events:; Mon. 5/15 - Sea Cliff Landmarks Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 pm; Tues. 5/16 - North Shore Board of Education Trustees Election and Budget Vote, NS High School, 7 am-10 pm;

Thurs. 5/18 Sea Cliff ZBA Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 pm; Sea Cliff Planning Board meeting, Village Hall,7:30 pm; Thur. 5/18- Sun. 5/24 - St. Boniface Church Feast by the Shore rs. 5/18- North Shore BOE Meeting (only if budget fails); Norh Shore HS, 7:30 pm;

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

May 14, 2017

ALTAMONT PROPERTY PROPOSAL GETS COOL RECEPTION AT SCVB MEETING

May 11, 2017 -- About 50 residents turned out for a public hearing at Sea Cliff Village Hall this past Tuesday evening to discuss the Village Board’s proposed purchase of an Altamont Avenue property adjacent to the Department of Public Works yard. The vast majority of those who spoke were skeptical of the proposal citing concerns about commercial and industrial creep as well as the overall cost. The property, which includes a single family home, sits just west of the DPW garage and east of another parcel of Village property, and has been appraised at $355,000. READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 5.9.17 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

SCVB PONDERS WAYS TO UNBLOCK PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT ACCESS TO SEA CLIFF WATERFRONT

May 13, 2017 -- A pathway that runs along the southwestern edge of the Sea Isle property on The Boulevard, and that by an 2008 easement agreement with the Village of Sea Cliff gives pedestrians access to the Sea Cliff waterfront during daylight hours, has been made virtually impassible by large pine trees that have been planted in the center of the 10 foot wide right-of-way. Efforts to resolve the problem have been stymied, said Village officials, by the disobliging response of the City of Glen Cove. READ MORE

CLIFTON PARK'S OAKS DESIGNATED HERITAGE TREES

May 13, 2017 -- The eight oak trees that line the southern edge of Clifton Park have been designated heritage trees, said Mayor Edward Lieberman at this past Tuesday evening's Village Board meeting. Each of the oaks was planted to pay tribute to one of the eight Sea Cliff residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during the United States involvement in the First World War. The large memorial rock situated in front of the trees is adorned with a bronze plaque that pays tribute to all Sea Cliffians, identifying them by name, who participated during the final year and a half of the war that "saved the world from Prussianism (1914-1918)." READ MORE

RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The Sea Cliff Village Board recognized several residents for their service to the Village at the Board's monthly public meeting this past Tuesday evening. Cecelia Wheeler was honored for her contributions to the Tree Commission, having been its first Chair. Mayor Edward Lieberman also swore into office the leadership of the Department - Mark Vitale (Chief), Michael Hallquest (1st Asst. Chief) and William Koopman (2nd Assistant Chief) and one new member - Jack O'Donnell who is following in the footsteps of his father Sean , grandfather James, Uncle Tim, and brother Brian. The familyis pcitured above.

IN A SHOW OF COMPASSION AND COMMITTMENT NORTH SHORE CASA HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

April 29, 2017 -- In a strong but compassionate show of resolve against the opioid abuse epidemic plaguing the area, about 75 residents turned out last Wednesday evening at the high school library for a meeting of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA), an organization that has been recently formed with a mission to change the culture and environment that contribute to alcohol and drug abuse, and which represents a collective response to several alcohol and opioid related tragedies involving young people in the North Shore area in recent years. READ MORE

LARRY MARTONE TO OPEN 16th SEASON OF SUNSET SERENADE CONCERT SERIES

Rusty String Band performing at Memorial Park last summer

In a sure sign that summer will soon be here, the Sea Cliff Civic Association has announced the line up for this year's Sunset Serenade Concert Series. Now in its 16th year, the summer season ritual features local musicians performing under spectacular sunsets at Sea Cliff's Memorial Park each Thursday night from 7 to 9 pm from June 29 through August 31. Larry Martone and Friends will kick off the series. Click here for full concert schedule.

BOE ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE ON TUESDAY; 2nd PROPOSITION REQUESTS CHANGE IN BUSING DISTANCE LIMITS

On Tuesday May 16, residents of the North Shore School District will have the opportunity to vote on a $102,113,515 spending plan for the 2017-18 school year, representing a 2.63% increase over the current year's budget, and a tax levy of $84,488,578 - a $9,000 or 0.01% decline from this year's budget. A second proposition asks residents to consider granting permission to the District to reduce the busing distance limits to the Middle School from 1.5 miles to 1 mile for 7th and 8th graders making the minimum mileage requirement equal to that for 6th graders. Three candidates are seeking the two spots up for grabs on the Board of Education. CLICK HERE FOR BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION ARTICLES, ENDORSEMENT LETTERS AND OTHER INFORMATION

NORTH SHORE MAY BE FIRST U.S. SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT NEW DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

May 11, 2017 -- The North Shore School District may be the first public school district in the United States to pilot a program to identify students with personality and tempermant traits that researchers say put them at a higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse, said district officials at the North Shore Board of Education meeting on Thursday May 4. The announcement came during the Board’s discussion of the most recent North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) meeting held late last month. READ MORE

THE BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEES ELECTION

NORTH SHORE BOE CANDIDATES DISCUSS DISTRICT ISSUES AT MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM

April 28, 2014 -- The three candidates vying for the two seats up for grabs on the North Shore School Board introduced themselves and responded to questions from community members at a Meet the Candidates Forum sponsored by the North Shore Coordinating Council and moderated by the Port Washington chapter of the League of Women Voters this past Tuesday April 25. Educational issues such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Common Core learning standards dominated the discussion, but the candidates also addressed the opioid epidemic, and governance issues, as well as their respective visions for North Shore. READ MORE

SCHOOL BOARD "TOWN MEETING" AND BUDGET READING DRAW SMALL AUDIENCE

May 12, 2017--
Just a smattering of residents filled some of the rear seats set up in the High School Library on Thursday May 4 for the North Shore Board of Education's "Town Meeting." Only two residents spoke during the single public comment period - one regarding the budget and a second community member concerning the Special Education program. READ MORE

RESIDENTS MULL TAKEOVER OF WATER DISTRICT AT MEETING OF GLEN HEAD GLEN WOOD CIVICS ASSOCIATIONS

May 3, 2017 -- At a public meeting hosted by the Glen Head Glenwood Civic Association Council at the North Shore High School Theater on Tuesday night, several dozen residents gathered to discuss water service issues that have rankled residents since New York American Water assumed control over the Sea Cliff Water district in 2013. The meeting was presided over by George Pombar, President of the collection of civic associations that cover most of Glen Head and Glenwood Landing. Oyster Bay Water District Chairman Robert McIvoy was on hand to offer his expertise on water service issues and to provide figures regarding costs if residents in the Sea Cliff Water District sought to purchase the infrastructure and assume control of the district. READ MORE

NUMBER OF MATH OPT OUTS STILL HIGH BUT FAR FEWER THAN LAST YEAR

May 5, 2017 -- Significantly fewer North Shore students opted out of the grades 3-7 Common Core Math exams than did last year, according to figures released by the school district. READ MORE

SEA GLEN TENNIS CLUB SERVES UP ITS 54th SEASON

The Sea Glen Tennis Club will open for its 54th year of uninterrupted operation on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The not for profit club, which began play on three courts in Glen Head, moved to seven Har-Tru courts at the Cedar Brook Country Club off Chicken Valley Road in Old Brookville several years ago. READ MORE

FRIENDS OF SEA CLIFF LIBRARY FUNDRAISER A HUGE SUCCESS

The Friends of the Sea Cliff Library would like to thank its supporters who came together and made the second annual Spring Fundraiser a huge success. More than 100 members of the community attended the social event at Still Partners on April 26. READ MORE

CITY OF GLEN COVE ANNOUNCES 2017 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Nielsen to be Honored
Glen Cove, NY, May 12, 2017… The City of Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade Committee announced today the schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend which honors our country’s veterans and remembers those who fought tirelessly to protect our freedoms. Glen Cove’s Memorial Day weekend activities include the decoration of the city’s war monuments, a memorial service and a commemorative parade. READ MORE

LETTERS

NS BOE TRUSTEE VOTE: AS SIMPLE AS ABC!!!

Recieved from Robert Mazzella, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

To the Editor:
The month of May can be an extremely busy time of year. Many of us are a bit preoccupied with Communions, Confirmations, graduations, weddings, trying to get our children home from college, and, of course, Mother's Day! Given that it can be a very hectic time of year, I wanted to remind everyone to go out and vote on Tuesday, May 16th! For the first time in three years, the residents of the North Shore School District have a choice to make when voting for Board of Education Trustees. Three people are running for two Trustee positions. Since the candidates have backgrounds in education, I thought it would be appropriate to look at the ABC's of this election! READ MORE

FORMER TRUSTEE ENDORSES JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NS BOE

Received from Amy Beyer, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

Joanna is present in the community and she is accessible. She has immersed herself in being an active and involved Board of Education member. She has served on multiple Board of Education committees including Construction Steering Committee, Policy Committee, Athletic Policy and Review Committees, IEP Review Committee. She attends countless extracurricular activities including athletic events, concerts and mock trial competitions. . . READ MORE

JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARD

Received from Steve Grabher, Glen Head
April 28, 2017

To the Editor,
I am writing to endorse Joanna Commander for re-election to the North Shore Board of Education. Ms. Commander has been an outstanding addition to the Board over the past three years. Her wealth of knowledge and passion has been beneficial especially in matters close to her areas of expertise, which include interscholastic athletics, health issues and substance abuse. READ MORE

VOTE FOR CHERYL BROWN ON MAY 16

Received from Meghan Endres , Glen Head
May 3, 2017

To the Editor,
On Tuesday, May 16th, the North Shore School District will hold an election for the Board of Education. This election comes at a pivotal time for our school system with significant leadership transition at the superintendent level. The responsibility of our board members is critical in ensuring a smooth transition and keeping our district on a path of integrity in our education vision and commitment to our students. For these reasons, I am recommending that you cast your vote for Cheryl Brown on May 16th. READ MORE

CHERYL BROWN - A CHAMPION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

Received from Mary Ellen & Doug Wefer, Sea Cliff
May 4, 2017

To the Editor,
On May 16th, while voting FOR the budget, please also vote for CHERYL BROWN for School Board Trustee. As a young mother of three children that attend all levels of our schools, a 1st grade school teacher and an active community volunteer, Cheryl has the skills, drive and demeanor necessary to immediately contribute to the Board of Education. READ MORE

IN SUPPORT OF RICHARD GALATI

Received from Michael Russo, Glen Head
May 3, 2017

Dear Editor and Community Members:
My name is Michael Russo and I am currently a senior at North Shore High School. I am asking for the community’s support for Mr. Richard Galati as Trustee of North Shore School District. Although I did not have the privilege of having Mr. Galati in class at North Shore, I have been working closely with him to prepare for both the Physics Regents and for the AP Physics Mechanics exam. He conveys the course material clearly and concisely. He is truly a masterful teacher, but more than that, he is a good, decent and kind person. READ MORE

IN SUPPORT OF CHERYL BROWN

Received from Karen Greene
May 1, 2017

Dear Editor,
I am a resident and business owner within the North Shore Community for the past 25 years. I find Cheryl Brown’s ideas, logic, and the direction that she wants to take the North Shore School District refreshing and innovative. Cheryl has children in the elementary, middle, and high school. READ MORE

COMMANDER BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AND THE BEST OUT IN PEOPLE

Received from Deb McDermott, Sea Cliff
May 7, 2017

Dear Editor:
Joanna Commander has been an excellent school board member for the past three years and we are very fortunate that she is running for a second term on the North Shore Board of Education. Joanna has the rare quality of being able to see and meet people where they are and for who they are. She addresses people and issues plainly, clearly and honestly. She is able to get to the heart of the matter, quickly and her honesty and her ability to connect is the foundation for shared solutions and outcomes that are successful and fair. READ MORE

CHERYL BROWN - AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN

Received from Kelleyann Delaney
May 1, 2017

To the Editor
I have had the honor of knowing Cheryl Brown for over 20 years. She had 2 of my daughters in her class. Miss Yodis, as she was known then, was one of the most caring teachers that we ever had. She was an advocate for not only my children but for all of her students. She invited all parents in for celebrations and went to each person taking the time to speak with them. When my daughter struggled with learning how to read, she kept her and other students after on her own time to work with them. READ MORE

PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING CHERYL BROWN FOR NORTH SHORE BOE

Recieved from Keri Plassmann Crocco, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

Cheryl understands public education from the inside out. As a dedicated parent to children in North Shore’s high school, middle school, and elementary schools, Cheryl has her finger on the pulse of what is important to the families in our community. As a 21-year veteran of the classroom, Cheryl knows the pressures placed on students and teachers by NYS standards and testing. READ MORE

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FORMER NS BOARD PRESIDENT FOR CHERYL BROWN AS TRUSTEE

Received from Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

The two most important characteristics for someone to serve on the NS School Board are that the person should be open to listen and learn. Cheryl Brown has those characteristics in abundance. If you have had the opportunity to meet her, you will immediately see that she is a caring and genuine person, with no personal agenda but to serve her community.
Cheryl is a forward looking educator that has a universal and global view of quality education. She has also spent her personal time up in Albany lobbying for issues that are important for schools therefor proving she works not just for her own students and children but on the bigger issues that impact quality public education.
Importantly, if she is elected she will bring the perspective of the next generation of parents onto the school board which is an essential perspective for the long term development of our schools.
Please also remember to vote on Tuesday May 16 for the budget (Prop 1) and the transportation issue (Prop 2).

Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi
Former NS School Board President

IN SUPPORT OF JOANNA COMMANDER

Received from Lara Gonazalez, Sea Cliff
May 6, 2017

Dear Residents of the North Shore Central School District,

It is my pleasure to write this letter of support for my fellow trustee, Joanna Commander. Ms. Commander and I met as competitors three years ago on the campaign trail during the May 2014 school board election. Upon being elected to the school board, our relationship quickly changed from a competitive to collaborative one. During our first term in office, as educators we have found much common ground. READ MORE

BACK TO WEEKLY

CHERYL BROWN FOR NS BOE TRUSTEE

Received from Jen Lenney
May 7, 2017

To the Editor,

As a parent, community member and educator, I ask you to support Cheryl Brown for Board of Ed Trustee. She is a strong advocate for public schools and she is dedicated to maintaining the quality of education for our children in the North Shore School District. She believes in a student-centered approach that is best for both the students and for the community as a whole. READ MORE

WE NEED TO RE-ELECT JOANNA COMMANDER

Received from Maria Aughavin, Glen Head
May 1, 2017

Dear Editor,
It’s that time of the year again. The North Shore residents will be asked to vote on the annual school budget and elect two trustees for our Board. This year we have an enormous amount of transition happening at North Shore. The new Superintendent starts in August and we are currently in the process of searching for a new middle school principal. IB vs. AP questions continue to arise.
The Board and Administration will have their hands full over the next few years focusing on academics and the goals of the academic programs. At the present time, we need a strong advocate on the Board that will focus on the extracurricular programs at North Shore, especially the athletics. READ MORE

SCHOOLS NEWS

NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL ROBOGYM ROBOTICS TEAM ADVANCES TO QUARTERFINALS

Congratulations to the North Shore High School Robogym Robotics Team on a wonderful season! Mr. Stephen Peroni said, “Our team had a great performance after thousands of hours of hard work and dedication by all. At both the Hudson Valley Regional and the SBPLI regional at Hofstra, our team was able to earn many points during qualifiers, and the team's members were able to interact with peers who were interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) from the United States, Brazil, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, India and Turkey. The following weekend was the SBPLI regional and the Robogym Robotics Team was able to advance to the quarterfinals, plus the team was selected to the alliance of the 2nd seed, which was greeted with much excitement from all members of our team.

21 NORTH SHORE STUDENTS VISIT THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Have you ever wanted to visit the Galápagos Islands? This year, 21 IB Biology students at North Shore High School had the remarkable opportunity to visit and explore the Galápagos Islands under the leadership of four adult chaperones including Nancy Cunningham, Seth Klein, Maryalice Kelly, Dana Francis. Teacher Mrs. Cunningham said, “Our IB Biology students were able to revisit the same awe-inspiring sites that Charles Darwin saw when formulating his theory of Natural Selection on which he based his book The Origin of Species. READ MORE

MANDARIN INTEGRATED INTO THE CURRICULUM AT NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Mandarin program in the North Shore Elementary Schools is a content-connected program which uses an interdisciplinary model to deliver both language and content instruction through a communicative approach. Mandarin is used for a minimum of 90% of the instructional time which follows the guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). READ MORE

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY MAY 31

Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
North Shore High School, Auxiliary Gym,
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. This event is organized by the North Shore Key Club. Our community hospitals need your help! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Julia Salat at 516- 603-3847. READ MORE

MORE NEWS

PARADE CELEBRATES THE START OF GLEN COVE'S GOLD COAST LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON

April 26, 2017, Glen Cove, NY…Baseball and softball season has officially begun in the City of Glen Cove as hundreds of children and their family members came out for Gold Coast Little League's opening day parade. The children were joined by Mayor Reggie Spinello, Glen Cove City Council members, local legislators, judges and Recreation Commission members. Local musical talent Richie Cannata played the National Anthem on the sax while Arianna Foy and Julian Codling caught the first pitches of the season from Mayor Spinello and Darcy Belyea, Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Director. Under the leadership of Ms. Belyea, Terry Dailey and the Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Department, the fields at John Maccarone Memorial (City) Stadium were in top notch shape as many teams played their season opener after the parade.
Photo credit: Tony Gallego, Gill Associates

MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL UPDATE

By Tab Hauser

The Morgan Park Summer Music Festival committee had their spring time meeting and sponsorship mail out luncheon at the View. This important event had committee members organize, stuff and mail out requests for sponsorships for the Sunday summer time concerts. Along with the Committee and doing the stuffing and signing was MPSMF Chairman Tom Suozzi. During the event Mr. Suozzi updated the members to the schedule and performers of the nine week Sunday concert series and announced that a tenth Sunday will feature an all-day Folk Concert with many performers on two stages. READ MORE

GLEN COVE'S "SHED THE MEDS" PROGRAM COLLECTS UNWANTED MEDS & MEDICAL SHARPS

May 9, 2017… Glen Cove S.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse Free Environment), Glen Cove EMS and the Glen Cove Police Department recently partnered together to host another successful “Shed the Meds” program. Over 125 lbs. of unwanted and expired medicine and medical sharps were collected through resident drop-offs. READ MORE

GLEN COVE'S DOG PARK RIBBON CUTTING BRINGS OUT WAGGING TAILS AND A GREAT CROWD

April 26, 2007, Glen Cove, NY… It was a beautiful dog day afternoon as the City of Glen Cove and the city’s volunteer Dog Park Committee conducted the official opening of the Glen Cove Dog Park at Dennis Brian Murray Park. “Thanks to the outstanding efforts of Maribeth Graf and the Dog Park Committee with the support of our Departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Works, we are excited to officially open our new Dog Park,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello. “I can’t tell you how excited we are to have a new facility that offers our dogs a great place to play and socialize,” said Maribeth Graf. “We are grateful for the outstanding generosity of our city and for making the vision of a new dog park, a reality.” The “off-the-leash” festivities featured spirited play in the new park enclosures, free treats, toys and pampering. READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

UTOPIA FOR REALISTS

Dear Great Book Guru, We are going to a beautiful wedding in a small village two hours outside of Barcelona, and I would like to have a good book for the plane ride. I have a few novels on my Kindle but I would like a thought-provoking piece of non-fiction. Any thoughts? A Very Excited Wedding Guest
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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

THE GLOVE AND BAG INITIATIVE

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

Spring is here! Really here. Snow is melting and flowers are popping up. We are finally looking like we can shake the hand of winter and move into a season of birds, flowers and sunny days. But as I look around I see all that and something else……garbage. We have litter in our streets and in our parks. Garbage left over from the sad days of winter which are marring our view and the enjoyment of the beauty of our communities. And yes, although we have a very attentive Department of Public Works, they cannot do it all. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE SEA CLIFF LANDMARKS FOUNDATION BI-ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR SUNDAY MAY 21

WHAT: The Sea Cliff Landmarks Foundation Bi-Annual House Tour
DATE: Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Starting point - the Sea Cliff Stenson Memorial Children’s Library at 281 Sea Cliff Avenue.

ADVANCE TICKETS: Advance tickets are available at both Sherlock Homes, 305 Sea Cliff Avenue, and Daniel Gale, 266 Sea Cliff Ave, real estate offices on Sea Cliff Avenue in downtown Sea Cliff. Tickets are $35.00.
Advance tickets are also available online from Ticket Leap for $35.00 plus a $2.75 processing fee.:
https://sea-cliff-landmarks-house-tour-2017.ticketleap.com
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PATRICIA KAEGI ARTWORK AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY MAY & JUNE

Patricia Kaegi Artwork will be on view at SC Library for May & June.
Join us for the artist reception on Sunday, May 21st, 2-4 pm
Patricia Kaegi was born in Northern California, her favorite place in the whole world. From an early age she was always doing something crafty or creative, like baking brownies or hand-weaving friendship bracelets. READ MORE

**MARJORIE VAN DE STOUWE: AWAKENINGS A SOLO EXHIBITION AT HIRSH FINE ART**

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art is pleased to announce Awakenings, a solo exhibition of paintings by Long Island artist Marjorie van de Stouwe. Awakenings will be on view from May 13 until June 17, 2017. The artist will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, May 13, from 6 to 8pm. READ MORE

MEMOIRS OF A JAUNT: PETER S. TOWNSEND AND THE NEW YORK LYCEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Wednesday, May 10, 7:00
Memoirs of a Jaunt: Peter S. Townsend and the New York Lyceum of Natural History: May-June 1817
Dr. Richard Harris celebrates the 200th anniversary of two scientific “jaunts” made by Peter S. Townsend of Oyster Bay in May and June of 1817. These expeditions, led by the renowned Columbia University professor Samuel Latham Mitchill, are recounted in a diary twenty-two-year-old Townsend kept, which is now in the Glen Cove Public Library’s Long Island History Collection. The account of these journeys not only conveys a sense of young Townsend’s excitement at what the expedition found but also reflects the fascination with natural history that swept the United States in the early 19th century.
$10, NSHM members and students $5
Refreshments Served

HOLOCAUST CENTER PRESENTS THE UNVEILING OF "TEARS OF HOLOCAUST" BY MICHAEL IZRAEL GALMER

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County Presents
the Unveiling of a Permanent Sculpture Installation by
Silver Artist Michael Izrael Galmer
“Tears of the Holocaust”
Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2 p.m.
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NORTHWINDS FLAG DAY CONCERT ON JUNE 11 AT CLIFTON PARK

Northwinds Symphonic Band Performs June 11th at Clifton Park 5PM
Flag Day Concert following Spring Fest in Sea Cliff

Please join us for the 5th annual Flag Day Concert for a program of great concert band music presented by the Northwinds Symphonic Band under the direction of East Island resident Helen Bauer and guest conductor Barbara Sherwin. READ MORE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEA CLIFF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one may cause one to experience an intense variety of undesired feelings and emotions. These feelings may be difficult to cope with. They can disrupt a person’s life for a very long time. We may turn to family and friends for support, which may not be as helpful as we might need. Family members may also be experiencing their own grief, thus unable to offer much support. Often friends may find it difficult to listen to or understand the emotional pain a grieving person may experience. READ MORE

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART SEEKS 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 either a weekend day or a weekday at the front desk or in the Museum Store. Different time shifts are available. READ MORE

PLAN NOW FOR THE 2017 AROUND LONG ISLAND REGATTA

It's A New Year So It's Time To Start Planning for The 41st ALIRThe Notice of Race has been posted and registration is now open at YachtScoring.com
Can we suggest these New Year's resolutions:

Put the 41st Around Long Island Regatta on your calendar - click here to download an .ics file
Register for the 41st Around Island Regatta at YachtScoring.com
Assemble your crew for the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
Have fun sailing in the 41st Around Long Island Regatta

The Around Long Island Regatta Committee wishes you safe passage and fair winds in 2017!

LIFEGUARDS WANTED FOR CITY OF GLEN COVE'S SUMMER 2017 BEACH SEASON

April 28, 2017, Glen Cove, NY…For active and athletic-minded men and women turning age 16 and over, the City of Glen Cove wants you to consider a summer job as a lifeguard. Candidates from Glen Cove who have successfully completed an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course and the Nassau County certification tests, all participants will be guaranteed summer employment at the Glen Cove beaches this year and be reimbursed for the cost of the American Red Cross course fee. READ MORE

THAT WILD, WACKY SEA CLIFF GOLF EVENT IS COMING AGAIN

2015 Championship Trophy Ceremony

Save the Date, Saturday, September 9.
Yes, that zany, crazy golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of our 133 year old Victorian village is back. The Sea Cliff Good of the Village Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2017. Watch for further details. The Association is seeking sponsors for this special event. For information contact Sheila Wenger at sheilawenger@danielgale.com.

KEEP DOWNTOWN GLEN COVE BEAUTIFUL ON MAY 20

Keep Downtown Glen Cove Beautiful on May 20 -
Join the Glen Cove Beautification Commission for the City’s Great American Cleanup Day

May 1, 2017, Glen Cove, NY…The Great American Cleanup Day will be celebrated in Glen Cove on Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon as the City’s Beautification Commission hosts a downtown cleanup effort. “Pride in our community is built upon the outstanding work of our Beautification Commission and the many residents and members of our Youth Bureau who volunteer each year to help clean our city – from our downtown to Glen Cove’s scenic beaches and parks,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ARE HUNGRY TO HELP!

This year, The North Shore HS Acoustic Café Club decided to start an initiative to help the Hungry for Music charity. Hungry for Music collects used musical instruments and puts them in the hands of kids who cannot afford them. This year, the Spring concerts in all five district schools will serve as Hungry for Music collection centers. Mr. Wankel and Dr. Gerver, along with the help of Jodie Larson and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, will coordinate these efforts. READ MORE

WANNA 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.

ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS

RETROSPECTIVE OF HALSTON, FAMED FASHION DESIGNER, AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

March 25, 2017 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art's latest exhibit, Halston Style, will be on display through June. The comprehensive retrospective of the work of the American fashion designer, Roy Halston Frowick, features rooms of elegantly clothed mannequins, original sketches, and a rich array of photographs and artifacts that accompanied by film and video documentation tell the story of Halston's career, designs, collaborations, and influence. READ MORE

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 exhibit is overflowing with beautiful, odd, offbeat and thought provoking artifacts. READ MORE

MARITAL MILESTONES BY STEPHEN CSOKA OPENING AT SHELTER ROCK ART GALLERY APRIL 30

In 1935, artist Stephen Csoka, made his first anniversary painting for his wife Margaret. In time, the anniversary paintings/drawings grew to over 50 in number. Stephen named these artworks Marital Milestones as indicated by the road marker in each image. Illustrated with a great deal of humor, the Milestones are a record of a family moving through the formidable events of life. Each piece depicts important events from Stephen and Margaret’s life from the previous year. READ MORE

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME AT THE NS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

April 7 – August 19, 2017
The exhibit focuses on the first 100 years of organized, mainly professional, baseball in America—on some of its greatest players; on various cultural aspects of the game; and on the game as it has been played and watched on the North Shore of Long Island by those who enjoy “America’s pastime.” 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove 516-801-1191
www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs. 5/18- RiDE
Sat. 5/20- - Dave Diamond Band
Wed. 5/24 - Jason Crosby Band

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 5/17- TBA
Thurs. 5/18 - TBA
Fri. 5/19- TBA

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
Thurs 5/18 - THE ORIGINALS - RAY LAMBIASE and CECILIA KIRTLAND
Thurs 5/25 - WES HOUSTON and THE FEARNS FRIENDS