Vanderbilt Cup Races

I had a feeling that was the Black Beast in that promo!  Wow, ever since Emerson Fittipaldi drove you around Indy a few laps you’ve become his protege!  😊  Great to see even more fun time for you with that car!. Keep your speed up!

From History Channel's "Men Who Built America" Series

Howard I remember going out to the museum when I was in my early teen’s If I’m not mistaken my Mom might still have photo’s. I’ll try to get them and see you get to share my exciting visit before I was able to drive

From Then & Now: Long Island Automotive Museum

Ditto that. Among all the cars at these meets and shows that caution everyone not to touch, the Beast proudly says, “Come aboard, and have some fun.”  The last picture says it all.

From Smiles and Thumbs-Ups from the 2012 Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Poker Rally

Howard,

You are a wonderful person and a tribute to all the classic car clubs.  Thanks for your newsletter and your dedication for keeping history in perspective.

Regards, Mark Thomas

From Smiles and Thumbs-Ups from the 2012 Bridgehampton Vintage Auto Poker Rally

Omar Toft mentioned above was my grandmothers cousin. She talked about him being a race car driver but not a lot of detail.

From Newsreel "1915 Vanderbilt Cup Race"

My husband and I bought a house in Levittown 3 years ago. I couldn’t figure out why there was a parcel of vacant land between houses that was a block over from us. I always wondered what it was. Now I know after hearing about the news of the possible condo development (which I just got a letter today saying it’s been halted, good news!). Also, a bit off topic, but I once almost got into a car accident driving down the block at night. I saw a teenage boy in turn of the century clothing in the middle of the street. I swear it was a ghost. I swerved, looked in my rear view mirror, and he was gone. I told my mom about this, and she said it seemed strange since there was nothingness in my neighborhood back then. Perhaps I saw someone who died in a car accident from motor parkway? who knows!

From The Hempstead Plains Motor Parkway Bridge Near Bloomingdale Road

Was a great show of original well taken cared of cars,some that I have never seen before and I go to alot of car shows,this one is always the best. It’s worth the 1hr.1/2 drive to see these beautiful cars and enjoy the day,especially to see that one of a kind ALCO that I can never ever see enough of which Howard could atest to. I’m almost always there when he is.

From Autoweek.com: "Car Heaven in The Hamptons"

I am trying to get a layout of the race course for the old savannah races from 1908 to 1922 as shown in the photo in this film.can you email me one so i can drive it and say ive driven the race course for the old savannah races.thanks.

From Film: The Great Savannah Races (1908-1911)

GREAT JOB.  YOU HELPED SAVE ANOTHER PART OF HISTORY

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

I really appreciate these period articles and the pictures that go along with them….Keep up the great work Howard !!!  Thanks, Lou

From Newsday 1954 Article: "Motor Parkway 'Ghosts' Haunt Northern State"

I am proud of myself and the other LIMPPS members who sat for hours before being able to publicly speak at the hearing. We all received standing ovations .  Our words obviously meant something. We are a great club and are always ready to help out. Great work everyone.

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

Howard, great coverage as always…give me a call, 516-624- NYPD(6973), I would like to invite you to a meeting where I serve on the board of officers….you would be MY guest, if interested….....Dave

From Smiles and Thumbs Ups From the 2012 Nassau County Cruise to the Show Parade and Car Show

Great job, maybe one day the lot could become a park and let the community enjoy it again.

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

Sure anything of historical significance on Long island let’s just raze it & replace it with…......nothing. ‘cuz it’s old y’know and we gotta get rid of it.

From Then & Now: The Annex to the Petit Trianon

Mary V:

It was a pleasure to meet you at the Town Board meeting and thank you so much for your presentation, I saw how Kate Murray examined your photos, she seemed impressed. Great job, your support is greatly appreciated.

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

The good guys win one for a change.  Keep up the good work.

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

Thanks for sharing you are really doing a wonderful job.

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

Gorden:

GREAT JOB you done good and the proposal by josata was denied. thank you thank you thank you

From LevittownPatch/Newsday:Hempstead Town Board Denies Crocus Lane Development Plan on the Motor Parkway

Tom Rus:

•  Proposed development would adversely affect character of neighborhood made up of single-family homes.  It would potentially lead to destruction of building covenants (codified as the LPRD) that have safeguarded a peaceful and prosperous community of over 17,000 homeowners for over 60 years.
•    Any tax revenues will be more than offset by the additional expenses, including:
o   Sanitation / garbage removal;
o   Snow removal;
o   Fire Department and Emergency Medical services;
o   Police services; and
o   Education and School Bus expenses.

•  Proposed development would adversely affect public health and safety: would create dangerous traffic congestion in an area designed to accommodate single-family, detached houses.
•  Permitting the development of an apartment building-type structure would diminish the quality of life and property values of all adjacent and nearby properties.  Town should only consider abolishing the LPRD (which it would accomplish by permitting this development) if the Town offers just compensation to all homeowners for the reduction in value of their homes.
•    The “CA” zoning sought here is not limited to Seniors or over-55 residents.  The idea that this is senior housing is being used to gain sympathy, but it is nothing except an empty promise.  Developer has offered no details on how “55 and over” requirement would be administered or enforced.  [Note that an elderly population would require more emergency vehicle services.]
•    There is no objection to development that is consistent with the requirements of the LPRD.

From Town of Hempstead Holding Hearing on Historic Motor Parkway Property on Wednesday

That was fun & exciting…...

From Video "Alco Black Beast Cruise from Roslyn to Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing"