Sunset Music at Clifton Park Tonight & Village Waste Notes
Sea Cliff, NY · August 20, 2026
Lawn chairs are already appearing near Clifton Park ahead of tonight's music, so keep an eye out for passing showers if you head down.
The Lead
Village Trustees are turning their attention to local waste management, advancing discussions on expanded recycling education and pilot composting initiatives for residents. Following recent public sessions, the board is examining ways to improve residential compliance, reduce contamination in curbside bins, and establish convenient drop-off locations for organic kitchen waste before winter.
The proposed waste reduction framework aims to divert organic material from the municipal waste stream, lowering tipping fees while supporting broader regional conservation goals. Environmental advocates and neighborhood volunteers have offered to assist with community outreach and instructional guides for households.
Trustees plan to outline specific pilot program locations and educational materials during upcoming committee work sessions ahead of the fall fiscal review.
Local Pulse
County Prepares Glen Avenue Resurfacing Work Public works crews are finalizing site preparations for upcoming asphalt repaving between Prospect and Glen Cove avenues.
High School Fall Athletics Continue Preseason Practice Student-athletes across North Shore CSD are filling local fields this week for double-session practices ahead of opening day.
Today's Outlook
- High 86°F · Low 67°F — Rain (85% chance of precipitation)
- Grab an umbrella before stepping out, as steady rain is likely throughout the day.
What's On Around Town
Old Westbury: Secrets of the Service Wing Tour Old Westbury Gardens, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Explore historic estate architecture and behind-the-scenes quarters on a scenic stroll.
Sunset Serenade Clifton Park, 6:00–8:00 PM Gather on the lawn for acoustic folk and classic live tunes.
Oyster Bay: Dancing in the Street Audrey Avenue Extension (74 Audrey Ave), 6:30–9:30 PM Enjoy live outdoor music, dancing, and local shop specials under the stars.
Spotlight & Story
- Summit Avenue
- Carved along the village’s upper crest, Summit Avenue earned its name from sitting at the highest coastal ridge elevation on Hempstead Harbor. Early 1870s camp meeting builder families erected slim Victorian cottages here to capture sweeping harbor breezes.
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