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Tues 7/1 - North Shore Board of Education Annual Organization Meeting, HS Library, 7:30 pm; Wed. 7/3 - Old Brookville Planning Board, OB Village Hall, 7pm
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 (click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and SC Library Events)
Fri. 7/4 - Reading of Declaration of Indpendence on Sea Cliff Village Green, 10 am. followed by Lincoln Plaza Dedication.  Mon. 7/5: Sea Cliff Palooza, Sea Cliff Beach, 11 am to 11 pm.  

Monday, June 16 - Sunday, June 22, 2014

ELEVEN SCORE AND 18 YEARS AFTER NATION'S BIRTH, SEA CLIFF'S MINI PLAZA TO BE RE-DEDICATED IN HONOR OF 16TH PRESIDENT

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June 22, 2014 -- As is self-evident from the unfinished work at the northeastern corner of Sea Cliff and Roslyn Avenues, the area formerly known as Mini Plaza is in the process of getting a facelift, and will be re-dedicated Lincoln Plaza, in honor of the President whose words promoting civic mindedness adorn the brick wall of the building there.  Following the annual July 4th reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green at 10 am, celebrants will be led by resident Paul Haining, as he plays his bagpipes, up Sea Cliff Avenue to the corner of Roslyn Avenue where the dedication ceremony will take place.  See article below for background on the Lincoln Plaza project. 

MAN PROUD OF THE PLACE IN WHICH HE LIVES SEEKS TO REVITALIZE SEA CLIFF'S MINI PLAZA

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Re-posted June 22, 2014; original post, December 16, 2013 -- As Village Trustee and self-described history buff Ed Lieberman explains it, he first noticed the simple plaque about eight feet up on the side of the building at the northeast corner of Roslyn  and Sea Cliff Avenues when he first moved into the Village.  It reads simply, "I like to see a man proud of the community in which he lives." -Abraham Lincoln.  READ MORE


EDITORIAL

THE GOP PUP TENT

June 25, 2014 -- In kowtowing to Conservative Party bosses by withdrawing its nomination of Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy as its candidate for the 13th Assembly District seat over objections to his having performed two same sex marriages, the Nassau County Republican Committee has completely abandoned the “Big Tent Party” ideal of the past and opted for a pup tent strategy – pandering to a tiny, narrow-minded element that is way out of the mainstream on social issues.  READ MORE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

DISAPPOINTED THAT GOP PROMOTES DISCRIMINATION

 Received from Donna Kianka, 
Sea Cliff
June 18, 2014

Dear Editor:  
I was disappointed to read that the Republican/Conservative party recommends in an ad hoc fashion not obeying the laws of New York State and consequently promoting prejudice and discrimination.
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FEATURED BLOG

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ANN DIPIETRO

Great Book Guru





BALINESE GEMELAN ENSEMBLE YOWANA SARI TO PERFORM AT CEDARMERE ON SATURDAY 

PictureYowana Sari at St. Lukes last July.
The Friends of Cedarmere will host an outdoor concert on Saturday, June 28, starting at 3:30 pm.  Following upon a successful fundraising event in May, this is the first musical offering in the group’s inaugural culture series known as Seasons at Cedarmere.  To celebrate an exciting new era in the history of this famed residence of poet, journalist and civic leader, William Cullen Bryant, the Friends have invited a spectacular Balinese gamelan ensemble to perform in the Sunken Garden on the Cedarmere grounds.  READ MORE

NS BOE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON TUES., JULY 1; NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO BE SWORN IN; PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT TO BE ELECTED

The North Shore Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 8:30 PM, at North Shore High School in the HS Library. This is a Board of Education Organizational Meeting. Prior to the public session, there will be an Executive Session at 8 PM which is not open to the public.  Trustees elect Joanna Commander and Lara Gonzalez will be sworn into office. In addition the Board will choose its President and Vice President.

SCHOOL DISTRICT HONORS TENURE RECIPIENTS AND RETIREES AT THURSDAY BOE MEETING 

June 25, 2014 -- This past Thursday evening, the North Shore Board of Education recognized faculty and administrators receiving tenure and paid tribute to retiring teachers, the Sea Cliff School nurse, and two school board trustees.  READ MORE

SEA CLIFF PARENTS URGE DISTRICT TO REDUCE FIRST GRADE CLASS-SIZE 

PictureKathy Reynolds at 6.19 BOE Meeting
June 24, 2014 -- At this past Thursday’s North Shore Board of Education meeting, about two dozen parents of current Sea Cliff Elementary School kindergartners turned out to urge the Superintendent and School Board to create an additional first grade class for next school year.  Parent Kathy Reynolds, reading from a prepared statement and presenting a petition signed by 65 kindergarten parents, requested that the Superintendent grant an exemption from the “51 student rule” and that the “appropriateness of the rule be reviewed in light of the sea change that has occurred as a result of the introduction of the Common Core Learning Standards.”  READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM JUNE 19 BOE MEETING
- SUPERINTENDENT OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW TAX GRIEVANCE LEGISLATION
- STATE LEGISLATURE RENEWS 1803A - LIMITS TAX SHIFT TO ONE PERCENT

- DISTRICT GOALS MET
- UNEXPENDED SURPLUS FUNDS ALLOCATED


GOLD COAST LIBRARY PROMOTES READING PROGRAMS WITH SUMMER KICK OFF FESTIVAL 

June 24, 2014 -- With events and performances that provided entertainment for all ages, the Gold Coast Library sponsored a Summer Kick Off Celebration this past weekend on the lawn of the American Legion Hall in Glen Head.  On Friday evening, Pat Farrell and the Cold Spring Harbor Band performed, covering a wide assortment of Bill Joel classics.  On Saturday morning, children were treated to a a magic show  by Sammy and Juddie, and introduced to live animals through "My Reptile Guys."  Later in the afternoon, local musicians Mac Ayres along with Dylan and Cody Brady performed.   During the event, tables were set up where residents could register for the library's many Summer Reading programs. 

SEA CLIFF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HONORS LONG TIME MEMBER

The Sea Cliff Beautification Committee surprised Kathleen Van Bloem with a luncheon at the Hempstead Harbor Club this past Thursday afternoon to honor and thank her for her many years of dedicated service to the Committee and to the Sea Cliff community. Click here for a link to the Beautification Committee's Facebook page.  

5th BATTALION FIRE COMPANIES DRILL AT TAPPEN BEACH THIS PAST SATURDAY

Area fire companies came out to Tappen Beach in full force this past Saturday for the 5th Battalion Drill hosted by Roslyn Hook and Ladder Company #1.   
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SUMMER ART LAB AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 

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Treat your children to the wonders of summer at Nassau County Museum of Art. They will experience art in and around the museum, and will enjoy and learn from the natural beauty of the trails, forests, gardens and ponds to be found on the grounds of the museum’s 145-acre Gold Coast estate. READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT'S WORK ON DISPLAY AT GOLD COAST LIBRARY

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Visit the Gold Coast Public Library to see artwork by North Shore High School student Diana Espinoza promoting the Young Adult and Adult Summer Reading programs. Pictured are Diana Espinoza, Librarian Trainee Deborah Kinirons and Reference Librarian Amy Compton. Click for more images

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LOCAL MUSIC

JW's PUBLIC HOUSE, Glen Head, 8 pm
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Thurs 6/26 - Berny
Sat 6/28 - Chris Kinnear
Thurs 7/3 - Steve Silverman
Sat 7/5 - Mac Ayres
THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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Fri 6/27 - dNa + C² = ☮ ♥ ♫♪ 
Sun 6/29 - Broadway at the Oak Room Tavern
Wed 7/2 - Andy Gertler and Frank Ferrara
Thurs 7/3 - Matt Pinto Quartet

STILL PARTNERS Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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Thurs 6/26 - Bryce Larsen & Friends
Sat 6/28 - Cactus Life
Thurs 7/3 - JD Blues Band
Thurs 7/10 - Short Wave Radio

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
Thurs 6/26 -  Roots Revelators
Fri 6/27 - Jazz - Patti Dunham
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