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Jul 22 2017
New Photo Discovery: The Eastern Embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge

Bob Valentine, a long-time resident of Williston Park and a member of American Legion Post 144, has discovered two 1946 ground-breaking photos of the American Legion hall on Willis Avenue. The photos from the American Legion archives show the eastern embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge.
Jun 22 2017
Motor Parkway Pavement Rediscovered in Albertson/Williston Park -Updated June 27, 2017

At the April 30th Historic Motor Parkway Memories Antique Car Show in Williston Park, a resident of Sigsbee Avenue informed me that Motor Parkway remnants still exist behind his home. Dave Russo, of Sam & Dave, fame went exploring and forwarded his photos.
Sep 01 2016
Kleiner’s Tour of the Long Island Motor Parkway and a Mystery Triangle

In early August, Art Kleiner of Kleiner's Korner fame led a tour of the Motor Parkway from Lake Success to Bethpage with three friends. Here is proof that exploring the Motor Parkway is indeed a lot of fun and a real bonding experience.
May 18 2016
My Motor Parkway Story #3: Bob Valentine and the Williston Park Historic Marker

In the third of the My Motor Parkway Story series, Bob Valentine, assisted by his wife Ruth, provides the background behind the Motor Parkway historic marker located on Willis Avenue in Williston Park.
Apr 26 2016
Smiles and Thumbs-Ups at the First Car Show Ever Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway

History was made last Sunday with the first car show ever held on the Motor Parkway.
Sep 05 2015
Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” IV: Albertson to East Williston

On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the fourth post of this new series, Sammy and Dave explore the Long Island Motor Parkway through Albertson, Williston Park, and East Williston.
Feb 17 2014
Mystery Foto #55 Solved: Walter Christie Driving the #9 Christie in Mineola on September 21,1906

Bob and Ruth Valentine forwarded this never-before-published photo of a Vanderbilt Cup Racer.
Feb 15 2014
Williston Times/Roslyn Times “North Shore’s role in road races revisited ”

Richard Tedesco reported on last Sunday's presentation "Then & Now in the Willistons" which was published in both the Williston Times and Roslyn Times.
Feb 09 2014
Highlights:Presentation “Then & Now in the Willistons: The Motor Parkway & the Vanderbilt Cup Races”

In celebration of the first road built exclusively for automobiles, Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci presented a then and now review of the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races with a special focus on East Williston and Williston Park.
Jan 09 2014
Hold the Date:Presentation “Then & Now in the Willistons:The Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races”

In celebration of the first road built exclusively for automobiles, Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci will present a then and now review of the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races with a special focus on East Williston and Williston Park.