New Stadium Lights Debut on the High School Field
Sea Cliff, NY · September 28, 2026
A damp morning settles in after a bustling weekend of community potlucks and outdoor gatherings across town. Looking ahead, village trustees gather upstairs at Village Hall by late afternoon to work through a full autumn docket.
The Lead
State utility regulators have officially approved the $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy transmission line, issuing a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need despite sustained objections from North Shore communities. The project calls for roughly 90 miles of underground and submarine transmission cables designed to move electrical power between Long Island, New York City, and Westchester. For months, village officials and neighboring school districts opposed the routing, voicing concerns about potential ecological disturbances to Hempstead Harbor from underwater cable placement. While the Public Service Commission concluded the project satisfies regional grid reliability needs, local resistance continues. Sea Cliff has submitted a petition challenging aspects of the proceeding, and public comments on the developers' environmental management and construction plans remain open through Thursday before regulators decide on initial excavation permits.
Local Pulse
New Stadium Lights Brighten High School Field Schools Hundreds of local fans packed the bleachers to watch the Vikings play their first home game under the new towers.
Historic Tudor Church Wins Landmark Protection City Hall Nearby Glen Cove leaders granted landmark status to the 1906 First Presbyterian Church, safeguarding its historic North Lane architecture.
Twenty Thousand Clams Seeded into Local Waters Community Environmental volunteers released adult clams across nearby protected sanctuary waters to naturally filter runoff and rebuild local shellfish stocks.
Today's Outlook
- High 61°F · Low 58°F — Rain (90% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a sturdy umbrella and raincoat handy all day as steady rain settles in.
What's On Around Town
Today
Tiny Thinkers Sea Cliff Village Library, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free Hands-on early STEM exploration for curious young learners.
Board of Trustees Meeting Sea Cliff Village Hall (300 Sea Cliff Ave), 5:00 PM · Free Village leadership convenes upstairs to discuss ongoing municipal affairs.
Tomorrow
Baby Storytime Locust Valley Library (170 Buckram Rd), Locust Valley, 10:30–11:00 AM · Free
Community Cares Health Conversation Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club (135 Forest Ave), Locust Valley, 6:00 PM · Free
Wednesday
- Food is Mood: From Plate to State Glen Cove Public Library (4 Glen Cove Ave), Glen Cove, 2:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Mike Lennon
- A retired FDNY firefighter, Lennon founded the twice-monthly Offbeat Artifacts sale on the Village Green in 2013. By collecting donated estate-sale curiosities and antique furniture, his all-volunteer pop-ups have funneled more than $25,000 directly into Sea Cliff Library programs.
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