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Robert Moses (Dec. 18, 1888 ¿ July 29, 1981) "master builder" of 20th century Long Island, New York City and Westchester County. He changed shorelines and built roadways creating and transforming the Long Island suburbs.
Robert Moses (Dec. 18, 1888 ¿ July 29, 1981) "master builder" of 20th century Long Island, New York City and Westchester County. He changed shorelines and built roadways creating and transforming the Long Island suburbs.
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Park advocates: Moses wouldn't object to mowing cuts
bill.bleyer@newsday.comIn his 1974 biography of Robert Moses, "The Power Broker," Robert A. Caro wrote that the longtime state parks chief "wanted the parkways to be broader and more beautiful than any roads the world had ever seen, landscaped as private parks are landscaped so...Tags: New York, Gardens and Parks, Long Island, Tourism and Leisure
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The Jersey Shore: Cape May, Asbury Park and Wildwood
Special to NewsdayBoardwalks full of snack bars, games of chance, roller coasters, water parks, and Ferris wheels pulsing with light against an evening sky. Saltwater taffy and homemade fudge are the local specialties; ice-cold brewskis are served up at beach-side bars....Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Minority Groups, Bruce Springsteen, Casino and Gambling Industry, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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Coast Guard searching Great South Bay for possible jumper
john.valenti@newsday.comRescue watercraft have been requested for a search and rescue operation in the Great South Bay after the New York State Department of Transportation reported "a possible jumper" from the Robert Moses Causeway Bridge on Thursday. New York State Police...Tags: New York, Fires, Fire Island, Great South Bay, West Islip
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Great Long Island beaches for sea shells, surfing
sylvia.king-cohen@newsday.comSure, Long Island has great beaches. But where would you go if you wanted to, say, gather sea shells? Watch surfers? Whether you want to find a stretch of sand in the center of the action or dodge the crowd altogether on a secluded beach, here's a tip...Tags: Robert Moses State Park, Morgan Freeman, Greta Garbo, Sunken Meadow State Park, Fire Island
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Summer drives: Ocean Parkway
danielle.kraese@newsday.comThere's nothing quite like a summer drive. When the weather's nice and your day is free from other obligations, consider taking a little road trip to explore a new neighborhood - or two. On Long Island, you can spend an afternoon beach-hopping on a quiet...Tags: Robert Moses State Park, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Gold Coast, Ocean Parkway, Fire Island
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Summer of '69: John Herman
John Herman, 58, of Dix Hills, a vice president in database administration for Citigroup It was a great summer. I had graduated from North Babylon High School and was starting school that fall at Suffolk Community College. I had bought my first car, a...Tags: Plymouth, Radio Industry, Citigroup Incorporated, North Babylon, Heads of State
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Visionaries put Bethpage Black on world stage
greg.logan@newsday.comJoyful memories of the 2002 U.S. Open championship at Bethpage Black linger for those who made it happen like the recollection of the greatest New Year's Eve party ever. Dressing up the Black as the first true daily fee public golf course to host the...Tags: Architecture, U.S. Open Golf, Tiger Woods, Golf, New Year's Day
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Pitch and Putt golf on Long Island
Special to NewsdayNovice golfers Eddie and Beverly Fried of Old Bethpage are reluctant to play at Bethpage State Park - even though the famously challenging golf course is practically in their backyard. "We're intimidated by the big golf courses," says Fried, 68. Instead,...Tags: Robert Moses State Park, Fire Island, Dining and Drinking, Golf, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Walter O'Malley's blame in Dodgers move is complex
WatchdogInteresting book excerpt in SI regarding Robert Moses' involvement in the Dodgers' relocation to Brooklyn, although much of this ground was covered in an HBO documentary a couple of years back. That night Ralph Branca memorably rose to defend Walter......Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, New Jersey Nets
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The Steel and Concrete Broker returns to LI, in spirit
Spin CycleYes, we know this is just a publicity gimmick from Gary Lewi, the guy from Rubenstein. But in a world of e-mail deluges that compete for your shrinking attention, no Long Island observer could resist eyeballing this half-macabre announcement:......Tags: Coney Island, Building Material, Theodore Roosevelt, Local Authority, Coney Island
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Summer Run Series at LI's state parks
Special to NewsdayA good way to discover Long Island's "off road" running routes is through the Long Island State Parks Summer Run series, held every Monday night at 7 from June 8 to Aug. 3 - each week in a different state park. Full series registration is $55, single-...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Long Island, Tourism and Leisure
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After record heat Sunday, spring temperatures to return
jennifer.maloney@newsday.comAfter a brief and scorching glimpse of summer, moderate spring temperatures will return this week, as a cold front pushes out the hot southern winds that brought record temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s Sunday. Monday, Long Island will see highs...Tags: Central Park, LaGuardia Airport, Weather Reports, Ocean Parkway, New York Weather
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