Fresh Plans for the Business Corridor and Saturday’s Harbor Race
Sea Cliff, NY · September 17, 2026
Harbor mist is rolling up the bluffs this morning, bringing a light drizzle and plenty of reasons to linger over a warm mug before heading out.
The Lead
Village officials and the citizen-led Zoning Advisory Committee are nearing the next stage in an overhaul of the local business zoning code, shaping the future look and feel of Sea Cliff Avenue and Glen Cove Avenue. Collaborating with planning consultants BFJ Planning since the adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, the working group has zeroed in on retail vacancies, parking ratios, and permitting pathways for mixed-use storefronts with upper-floor apartments. Rather than wholesale redevelopment, the revisions aim to preserve the village's historic streetscape while eliminating conflicting setback rules that have stalled small merchants during past renovations. Following feedback gathered during recent public workshops, planners are fine-tuning final draft language. The Board of Trustees will review the compiled recommendations at next month’s public conference before scheduling formal hearings.
Local Pulse
Pumphouse Grounds Restoration Begins Following Upgrades Parks Crews completed nitrogen-reducing septic installation at 325 Prospect Avenue, shifting work to lawn reseeding and accessibility renovations.
High School Launches College Planning Workshops Schools Counselors hosted senior families Wednesday night to kick off autumn financial aid and application assistance.
Annual Super Sprint Triathlon Returns Saturday Community Registered athletes take on a harbor swim at Tappen Beach, coastal cycling, and village hill climbs.
Today's Outlook
- High 83°F · Low 66°F — Drizzle
- Keep an umbrella handy today as light drizzle accompanies warm, humid afternoon air.
What's On Around Town
Today
StoryTime Sea Cliff Village Library (300 Sea Cliff Ave), 10:00–10:45 AM · Free Morning picture books and interactive rhymes inside the children's room.
Game Night and Mahjong Glen Cove Public Library (4 Glen Cove Ave), Glen Cove, 7:00 PM · Free Bring a deck or join friendly tabletop rounds with neighbors.
Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting Sea Cliff Village Hall (300 Sea Cliff Ave), 7:00 PM · Free Resident discussion addressing pedestrian crosswalks and neighborhood traffic calming.
Tomorrow
Author Talk: Nadia Hashimi Glen Cove Public Library (4 Glen Cove Ave), Glen Cove, 2:00 PM · Free
Welcome Back Circus Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club (135 Forest Ave), Locust Valley, 4:30 PM
Saturday
The SeaCliff Triathlon Tappen Beach (494 Prospect Ave), 7:00 AM · Paid
International Beach Clean Up Garvies Point Museum and Preserve (50 Barry Dr), Glen Cove, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM · Free
The Longest Table Potluck Roslyn Park, Roslyn, 4:00 PM · $25
Spotlight & Story
- Sea Cliff Yacht Club
- Founded in 1892—predating Nassau County's separation from Queens—the volunteer-steered club launched the prestigious International Catamaran Challenge Trophy in 1961. Today, its member-run fleet maintains year-round waterfront access, from youth sailing and competitive harbor races to winter frostbiting on Hempstead Harbor.
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