Live Irish Tunes and Hot Shepherd’s Pie This Afternoon
Sea Cliff, NY · September 13, 2026
Rain is tapping steadily against the porch screens this morning, but warm shepherd's pie and live fiddle tunes will brighten the afternoon. Grab a rain jacket and settle in for an easy Sunday.
The Lead
Village officials are gearing up for tomorrow evening's public board meeting with two major North Shore land and harbor developments topping the agenda. Toll Brothers has formally submitted a petition requesting a property-specific planned unit development for the 73 acres of the North Shore Country Club that sit within municipal boundaries. The national builder seeks approval to construct 27 single-family homes on the residential parcel, prompting village planners to balance open-space preservation against neighborhood density. Concurrently, Sea Cliff has escalated its legal fight against the $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy transmission project. Bruce Kennedy reported that the village filed formal objections and a motion to dismiss the developer's environmental plans, arguing that offshore wind cancellations have rendered the power line unnecessary while threatening harbor ecology. Monday’s 7:00 PM session at Village Hall will provide the first forum for neighbors to weigh in directly on both fronts.
Local Pulse
Trustees Weigh Village Glass Recycling Drop Site Officials consider adding a dedicated glass recycling igloo to spare residents the drive down to Harry Tappen Beach.
Longest Table Community Potluck Returns Next Weekend Registration remains open for the musical-chairs outdoor village dinner taking over Roslyn Park on September 19.
Zoning Code Updates Advance Following Comprehensive Plan Village officials unveiled public drafts aligning residential building guidelines with conservation goals funded by state smart growth grants.
Today's Outlook
- High 77°F · Low 67°F — Rain (94% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today as persistent rain washes over outdoor plans.
What's On Around Town
Glen Cove: Rotary Duck Derby Pryibil Beach, 8:45–11:00 AM Adopt a rubber racer to fund community service projects across the sound.
Holy Communion & Fellowship St. Luke's Episcopal Church (253 Glen Ave), 10:00 AM Traditional morning service in the courtyard sanctuary followed by warm neighborhood greetings.
Glen Cove: Sip & Paint at The Mansion The Mansion at Glen Cove (200 Dosoris Ln), 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided canvas painting paired with morning cocktails on the historic estate grounds.
Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Still Partners (225 Sea Cliff Ave), 3:00–6:00 PM Live Irish music from 4 PM, hearty pub plates, and parade raffles.
Spotlight & Story
- Plaza Park
- Tucked at Roslyn and Eighth Avenues, this quiet triangle earned the moniker "Headless Park" from generations assuming its monument was decapitated. It actually honors 1898 volunteer John Henry Geohegan, using a classical draped broken column to symbolize a young life cut short.
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