Tag: Howard Kroplick
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Nov 05 2008
Radio Interview with Howard Kroplick on “The Long Island Motor Parkway”
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Howard Kroplick was interviewed by Bonnie Grice on her "In the Morning" WLIU 88.3 FM radio show . Bonnie and Howard had a fun 10-minute conversation on the new book "The Long Island Motor Parkway" written by Al Velocci and Howard Kroplick. Click here to hear the radio segment.
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Oct 31 2008
Large Crowd Attends Book-Signing for “The Long Island Motor Parkway”
Last night almost 100 people attended the book-signing and presentation of "The Long Island Motor Parkway" by Al Velocci and Howard Kroplick at the Book Revue in Huntington. The special presentation featured an interactive discussion of 20 images from the book and unique memorabilia including the plaque awarded to driver George Robertson for winning the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Publicist Julianne Wernersbach commented it was one of the largest turnouts for local authors in the bookstore's…
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Oct 20 2008
Howard Kroplick Interview: The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway
Howard Kroplick was interviewed in August 2008 by North Hempstead Town Clerk Leslie Gross on the Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island and the Long Island Motor Parkway.
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Jun 26 2008
New Book from Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci “The Long Island Motor Parkway”
The Long Island Motor Parkway made its appearance during a pivotal time in American history with the advent of the automobile. A daring enterprise at the time, it is unquestionably the forerunner of the modern highway system. Features such as the use of reinforced concrete, bridges to eliminate grade crossings, banked curves, guard rails and landscaping were all pioneered by the Parkway. For the first time, a book will be available documenting this pioneering parkway.
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Mar 14 2008
Remembering the Vanderbilt Races: Roslyn News, March 13, 2008
The Vanderbilt Cup Races were highlighted in the March 13, 2008 edition of the Roslyn News. Here is the link: Roslyn News Article
