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Village of Sea Cliff residents polar plunge into Hempstead Harbor for the new year

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 12:02 am

Attendees Heidi, right, and Bill Hunt caught up with the polar plunge’s polar bear mascot.

Attendees Heidi, right, and Bill Hunt caught up with the polar plunge’s polar bear mascot.

Courtesy Heidi Hunt photos

Some of the plungers spent more time in Hempstead Harbor’s cold waters more than others.

Some of the plungers spent more time in Hempstead Harbor’s cold waters more than others.

Courtesy Heidi Hunt photos

While many were fearless in jumping in the water, fewer decided to stay in the frigid harbor.

While many were fearless in jumping in the water, fewer decided to stay in the frigid harbor.

Courtesy Heidi Hunt photos

Dozens came out for the annual Sea Cliff Polar Plunge.

Dozens came out for the annual Sea Cliff Polar Plunge.

Courtesy Heidi Hunt photos

Attendees bravely charged into the waves to ring in the new year.

Attendees bravely charged into the waves to ring in the new year.

Courtesy Heidi Hunt photos

By Will Sheeline

The start of 2026 was rung in by Sea Cliff residents with their annual village-wide polar plunge. Dozens braved the icy January waters alongside friends, family and neighbors as the village welcomed the start of another new year.

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