Tag: Kleiner's Kolumn
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Nov 02 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: A 1934 New York Times Interview with Willie K.
A retrospective interview with Willie K. concerning the first Vanderbilt Cup Race was conducted by a New York Times reporter and published on October 7, 1934, 30 years following the running of the race. It is the only known interview that Willie K. gave concerning the Vanderbilt Cup Races.
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Oct 19 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
Two months late, but here is my compilation of newsworthy (well maybe not so newsworthy) items from 100 years ago on the Motor Parkway. Art
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Sep 11 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: The Nassau District Attorney and the Vanderbilt Cup Race
Speeders along the course of the Vanderbilt Cup Races were targeted by Nassau County officials.
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Jul 31 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (July, 1924)
Interesting activity on the Motor Parkway way back when!
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Jul 13 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway Part 3 - June, 1924
Here's my next edition of events and happenings on the Motor Parkway.
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Jun 22 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: Another Hotel Near the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Several Vanderbilt Cup Races ran near the village of Westbury and several hotels were there to serve race goers.
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May 15 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: Where to Stay Near the Vanderbilt Cup Race
It has been well documented that the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted large numbers of spectators. For those wishing to stay overnight on Long Island there were numerous choices provided by the lodging industry.
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Apr 24 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: Art’s Motor Parkway Site back on line!
My original website dedicated to The Motor Parkrway came on line in the spring of 2004 - twenty years ago! After numerous changes to its host site it is now back on line and easy to find.
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Apr 17 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway Part 2 (April - May, 1924) and a RIP
Here's the second part of my series examining news and events related to the Motor Parkway 100 years ago.
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Mar 20 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: Three Unbridged Motor Parkway Crossings
Three never built Motor Parkway bridges in the Half Hollow Hills area.
