Perched on the North Shore of Long Island, just 25 miles east of Manhattan, the Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff is a distinctive waterfront community known for its historic character, scenic beauty, and strong sense of civic life. Though only one square mile in size, Sea Cliff offers a remarkable mix of shoreline views, neighborhood parks, a vibrant downtown, and a rich architectural and cultural heritage.

From Memorial Park’s panoramic views of Hempstead Harbor and Long Island Sound to the Village’s beach, parks, shops, and community events, Sea Cliff is a place that residents are proud to call home and visitors are delighted to discover. This website is intended to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with easy access to Village services, news, meetings, events, and important community information.

Whether you are here to pay a bill, learn about Village government, explore local resources, or simply get to know Sea Cliff better, welcome.

Sea Cliff Zoning Update

Following the adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan, the Village has begun the process of updating zoning regulations according to the recommendations detailed in the Plan. A dedicated website will provide all information related to the process, draft and final zoning text changes (when available), and a calendar of public events.  Please click the link below:

www.seacliffzoningupdate.com

The zoning update was made possible through funding from the New York State Department of State Environmental Protection Fund as part of their Smart Growth Program.

Thanks for your interest in this process!

Completed Comprehensive Plan

New York State recommends that municipalities update their Comprehensive Plans on a regular basis, to properly identify changes and trends that the community is undergoing, as well as develop a shared vision and implementation path for the future of the Village.

Comprehensive Plan 

A Comprehensive Plan is a long range policy document for the Village. It provides goals and recommendations for a sustainable future Sea Cliff. 

Important Update on EMS Billing

The Village of Sea Cliff is committed to providing top-quality emergency services for our community. Beginning May 1, 2025, the Village will begin billing insurance companies for ambulance transportation services provided by the Sea Cliff Fire Department. This change follows New York State legislation allowing volunteer fire departments to recover costs by billing insurance for ambulance transports. 

For more detailed information, please see the Ambulance Billing FAQs

Sea Cliff Beach

CLICK HERE for the Village Beach Membership & Boat Rack Application. Please pay special attention to the highlighted boat rack rules. ALL VESSELS & EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DEC. 31. The 2026 Season officially begins Saturday, May 23rd (Memorial Day Weekend). Open Saturdays & Sundays ONLY. The beach and beach office will open on weekends from 10AM-5PM. Daily operation begins on Monday, June 29th. Closes Labor Day. The Beach Office phone is 516-570-9624. When closed, contact Village Hall at 516-671-0080 with any questions.

Mayor Villafane's Recap of the Past Fiscal Year

It warmed my heart to see so many familiar faces at our Annual Organizational Meeting on April 1st. It is my yearly opportunity chance to have all of you, our amazing volunteers, gathered in one place. You are the backbone of our community, the ones who truly make Sea Cliff the "Volunteer Village."  Thank you for the time you take away from your families to dedicate yourselves to our community.

While she chose not to serve another term, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible service of Trustee Tannaz Balooch.  Her dedication and fresh perspective will be missed, but I have no doubt we will see her back on this stage someday.  I would also like to extend warm welcome to our new Trustee, George Williams, who I know will be a valuable asset!

This past year has been a whirlwind of progress, and I would like to share some highlights with you.  Remember that Long-Range Plan we worked so hard on?  Well, it is paying off! Because of that plan, we secured grants for crucial projects like zoning code updates and road safety assessments.  These grants would not have been possible without your support in finalizing the plan.

We have also seen significant infrastructure improvements.  Over 1.5 miles of roads were completely repaved (that amounts to 3.78 million pounds of fresh asphalt), and we are not stopping there.  More road restoration, curb and sidewalk refurbishments are planned for the coming year.  Plus, remember those eco-friendly new LED streetlights?  While a few needed adjusting, the program is a success, and we are already seeing reduced electricity bills not to mention the 180,000-kWh reduction in annual energy use.

Sea Cliff Avenue has become a hub of female entrepreneurship!  A recent article even highlighted three phenomenal business owners – Graciela Bustos, Kathleen DiResta, and Dana Baron.  They, along with nearly 20 other women-owned businesses, are not only contributing to our economy but also embodying the spirit of our community.

We celebrated together at museums, concerts in the park, and art shows.  We even learned how to watercolor!  New programs like online bill pay and a dedicated senior outreach worker are making life easier for many residents.  And of course, we are gearing up for the annual baseball parade and opening day – a true tradition!

However, I cannot sugarcoat it – inflation and rising costs are hitting everyone hard, including our village.  We continue to see increased costs due to supply chain issues and huge increased insurance expenses, all while facing a state-imposed property tax cap.  The Board and staff are working tirelessly to build a realistic budget that maintains essential services, manages important projects, and anticipates future expenses.  It is a challenge, but we are doing all we can to adhere to the 2% tax cap.

Looking ahead, the Board will continue its mission to deliver exceptional services at an affordable price.  We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers, staff, and board members.  Together, we make Sea Cliff a great place to live!

Thank you once again for all you do.

Sanitation and Recycling

Schedule

• Monday & Thursday for properties north of Glen Avenue
• Tuesday and Friday for properties south of Glen Avenue
• Recyclables are picked up curbside throughout the entire Village every Wednesday except during some holiday weeks (see holiday garbage schedule).

PLEASE: In order to avoid injuries, your sanitation workers cannot lift cans that are over 32-gallons in size or 75 pounds in weight. Oversize garbage cans are not permitted and Notices of Violation will be issued for their use.

We utilize facilities that accommodate single-stream recycling which means all materials to be recycled can be put in the same container. Sanitation crews will pick up paper, cardboard, glass, plastic & cans from containers placed at curbside. Paper does not have to be bundled; however, it should be placed in a manner that does not allow it to blow around.  Cardboard boxes do not need to be crushed; boxes may be placed inside other boxes.  Rinse out glass, plastic and tin cans prior to placing these items in the container to prevent rodent infestation and to avoid contaminating the recycling load. All recycling must be free of regular garbage or it will not be taken. For more information visit the Public Works section of the website. 

2025 Sanitation Schedule

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