New Speed Humps Coming to 8th Avenue
Sea Cliff, NY · June 26, 2026
The mist is hanging low over Hempstead Harbor this morning, a quiet start to what looks like a busy final Friday of June.
📰 The Lead
The Village Board finalized plans last night to address long-standing safety concerns on 8th Avenue. Following a series of traffic studies and resident petitions, three new permanent speed humps will be installed between Main and Prospect Avenues. The project aims to deter "cut-through" drivers who use the residential stretch to bypass heavier traffic on the main thoroughfares. In addition to the humps, the Department of Public Works will refresh the high-visibility "continental" crosswalks near the playground entrance. While some neighbors expressed concerns about noise from braking vehicles, the consensus leaned toward prioritizing pedestrian safety for the many families walking to the park. Installation crews are scheduled to arrive early Monday morning, so expect minor detours and some lost parking spots along that stretch through Wednesday.
🏙️ Local Pulse
Library Lawn Sale Prep — Volunteers are gathering donations today for tomorrow’s massive book sale on the library grounds.
Full-Time Lifeguards Return — Starting at 10 AM today, the beach moves to its daily full-summer monitoring schedule.
Glen Cove: Ferry Peak Service — The ferry is adding two extra evening returns from Manhattan starting this afternoon for commuters.
🌦️ Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 67°F — Drizzle (63% chance of precipitation) Keep the umbrella handy for those humid afternoon walks down to the shoreline.
📅 What's On Around Town
Friday Night Chalk Art — Stenson Park, 4:00 PM Community-wide path decorating session — all supplies provided for artists of all ages.
Glen Cove: Jazz by the Water — Safe Harbor Marina, 6:30 PM Local quartet performing classic standards as the boats come in for the night.
Oyster Bay: Moonlight Kayak Tour — The Waterfront Center, 8:00 PM Guided evening paddle through the harbor — reservations are required for this popular outing.
Early Bird Beach Yoga — Cliff Way Beach, Saturday 6:30 AM Greet the weekend with a guided flow on the sand before the crowds arrive.
📸 Spotlight & Story
- The Sea Cliff Village Museum Tucked away on 10th Avenue, this former rectory houses an incredible collection of 19th-century resort memorabilia. The current exhibit features hand-painted postcards from the town’s heyday as a summer tent colony, offering a window into our steep-street history.
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