Sunday Speaker Series and Beach Yoga Today

Sea Cliff, NY · May 3, 2026

Happy Sunday—grab a light jacket for that morning walk to the beach. The overcast sky is keeping things cool, but the community calendar is heating up with today’s speaker series at the library and a guided hike just down the road.

📰 The Lead

As the spring rains begin to test our unique topography, the Village is moving forward with a pilot program for "living walls" along the western slopes. This initiative aims to combat the perennial issue of cliffside erosion using deep-rooted native plantings rather than traditional concrete retaining structures. By utilizing a specific mix of switchgrass and northern sea oats, the project seeks to stabilize the soil while maintaining the aesthetic charm of our wooded hillsides.

The first phase of the installation is slated for the area near the 18th Avenue steps. Residents can expect to see crews prepping the site this week, though pedestrian access to the stairs should remain open. This move reflects a broader shift toward green infrastructure, balancing the need for structural integrity with the environmental stewardship that defines our square mile. If successful, the program could serve as a blueprint for private homeowners facing similar drainage challenges on their own properties.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Beach Parking Permits Now Required With the season officially kicking off, remember that parking enforcement at the waterfront has resumed. Residents can pick up their 2026 stickers at Village Hall during weekday hours or apply through the online portal to avoid a ticket during your Sunday sunset stroll.

  • Glen Cove: Seasonal Ferry Service Resumes The commuter ferry at the nearby Glen Cove terminal has returned to its full spring schedule as of this morning. For those looking for a scenic trip to Manhattan without the train platform hustle, the weekend excursions are also back in rotation.

  • Library Book Sale Donations Open The Friends of the Library are officially accepting gently used hardcovers and paperbacks for the upcoming summer sale. Drop-offs are being accepted at the side entrance; please hold onto your old textbooks and encyclopedias, as they are looking for beach reads and recent bestsellers.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 56°F · Low 42°F — Overcast (winds around 15 mph) The gray ceiling and steady breeze off the Sound make it a thick sweater kind of day for your walk along the boardwalk. You won't need the sunglasses, but you might want a windbreaker if you're heading down to the water.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Sunday Morning Yoga at the Beach Sea Cliff Village Beach, The Boulevard 8:30 AM Start your morning with a breath of salt air at this community-led session. All levels are welcome, just bring a mat and a towel for the sand.

  • Glen Cove: Guided Nature Hike Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Dr 11:00 AM A five-minute drive away, this guided walk explores the glacial geology of the shoreline. It is a great way to get the kids out of the house for an hour of fresh air.

  • Oyster Bay: Live Jazz at the Brewery Oyster Bay Brewing Co., 36 Audrey Ave 1:00–4:00 PM A short trip east for some local brews and upbeat brass. It’s a reliable Sunday afternoon spot for those looking to avoid the overcast chill outdoors.

  • Sunday Speaker Series: Gold Coast History Stenson Memorial Library, 18 Sea Cliff Ave 2:00 PM Join local historians for a deep dive into the architectural evolution of the North Shore. Today’s talk focuses on how the grand estates influenced the development of our own village’s Victorian "summer cottages."

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Clifton Park
    • Known to many longtime locals as "Hippie Park," this quiet triangle of green at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Sea Cliff Avenue remains the village’s unofficial living room. While it lacks the playground equipment of other local spots, its charm lies in its simplicity and the towering canopy of old-growth trees. Interestingly, the park sits on land that was originally intended for a grand hotel during the village's 19th-century religious campground era—a plan that was fortunately scrapped in favor of the open space we enjoy today.

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