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VOL. 31 NO. 44 Febraary 26,1987 to March 4,1987 20 cents per copy
"Ghost" Gasoline Stations
Studied For Possible Dangers
Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta
today directed the County Attorney to launch an
inimediate inquiry in conjunction with the Nassau
Fire Marshal into possible dangers posed by un-staffed
100% self-service gasoline stations.
Gulotta noted that the "ghost" gas stations, as
they are called, may pose serious health and safety
problemi^ and indicated that he may move to ban
such establishments before they begin to appear
in Nassau County.
"it has been brought to my attention by the
Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association
(LIGRA) that a growing number of larger oil
compnaies have recently been instituting the con­cept
of un-staffed 100% self-service gasoline sta­tion
in other parts of the country and the world,"
Gulotta said. "Such a concept appears to pose
some serious fire safety and health hazards. In
addition, it deprives our residents of Important
services. I believe it is prudent to act now in order
to protect our residents' health and safety."
The County Executive noted that the "ghost"
service stations were already operating through­out
Europe and have now begun appearing in
California.
"It is understandable for service stations in
high-traffic areas to devote some of their gas
islands to self-serve operation. But, at the very
least, one island should always continue to be a
full service island. Not only does it mitigate con­cerns
over fire safety but it provides important
human services needed by our handicapped and
disabled motorists."
Gulotta has requested a report from the County
Attorney and Fire Marshal within a week, after
which he will be discussing the matter further with
appropriate staff and the Board of Supervisbrs.
"If our research concludes that the 100% self-service
stations pose as many hazards as it would
appear at first blush, then 1 am prepared to
recommend a law banning these stations from all
corners of our County in the most expeditious
manner possible," Gulotta concluded.
Wantagh, Bethpage & Jones Beach Parkways
Granted Historic Status
Assemblyman Frederick E. Parola (R-C, Wantagh) has
hailed the designation of Wantagh State Parkway, Bethpage
State Parkway and state parkways in the Jones Beach area
as historic landmarks by the state Department of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation.
"The state's decision is a major victory in helping to
maintain the national beauty of these roadways," Parola
said.
By declaring these highways historic landmarks, they are
Islander Auction
New York Islanders Kelly Hrudey (1.) and Rich Seal
Kromm (r.). Honorary Co-Chairmen of the Islander Auc­tion
discuss this year's event with Long Island Easter Seal
Princess Beth Grevoiserat of Levittown. The Auction will be
held Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 5 pm at Hofstra Universi­ty's
Hofstra USA Entertainment Center (located on the
North Campus).
Kelly and Rich will be "assisted" throughout the day by
many of their Islander teammates, as well as Pete Stem-kowski
of WGBB Sports, who will emcee the Auction. This
is YOUR chance to own authentic Islander memorabilia
as player jerseys, game tickets, sticks and other equipment,
and many other exciting surprises, all to be "sold" to the
highest bidder. To participate in the bidding you must be at
least 18 years of age and must obtain a bidding number,
available for a $5 donation. Visa and MasterCard, as well as
cash and checks will be accepted as "payment" and all other
"purchases" are tax deductible.
So, save the date, and join Beth, Kelly, Rich and eve­ryone's
favorite teani, the New York Islanders, in scoring a
goal for children and adults with disabilities. For more
Auction information, please call the Long Island Easter Seal
Society at (516) 421-2200.
eligible for designation on the National Register of Historic
Places, he said.
Parola added that any proposed work will now be
reviewed by the state Parks Department to ensure that the
historic features of the roads are preserved.
According to the assemblyman, 34 miles of local park­ways
have been nominated for historic preservation. They
include the Wantagh Parkway south of Southern State, the
Bethpage Parkway, and, near Joneg Beach, the Ocean, Bay
State and Loop Parkways.
Legislation introduced last year by Assemblyman Parola
and Sen. Levy called for the preservation of the Wantagh
State Parkway in response to a state Department of Trans­portation
highway project which removed a number of 70to
80-year old trees. The new historic preservation designation
will ensure that similar instances do not occur again.
"These high^vays are valuable historic and picturesque
roadways," Parola said. "Their designation for historic
preservation will ensure that they forever will remain the
way they were intended to be."
Bethpage Brainstormers
A teani of students from „ Bethpage High
School will challenge a team from Valley Stream
Central High School as they match wits before a
live studio audience in "BRAINSTORMERS,"
the WLIW/CHANNEL 21 high school quiz ser­ies,
airing March 7th at 5:30 pm.
"BRAINSTORMERS," which is underwritten
by Dairy Barn Stores, the Nassau Educators Fed­eral
Credit Union and New York Institute of
Technology, features high school teams from
across Long Island competing against each other,
two at a time on a county-wide basis, in a fast
paced game testing factual recall and academic
skill. Winners of each game will go on to meet new
challengers until the field is narrowed down to
one semi-finalist from Nassau and one from Suf­folk.
These teams will meet in a final playoff later
in the season to determine the Long Island
Champions.
The series, airing in Saturdays at 5:30 pm, will
be repeated on Sundays at 3:00 pm, Thursdays at
9:30 am and Fridays at 2:30 pm.
WLIW/CHANNEL 21 can be seen on cable
television or on the UHF setting in the dial.
TOBAY Beach and Boating Fees Set For '87
The Oyster Bay Town Board has designated Saturday,
June 20th, as the opening day for all Town beaches and
approved a schedule of fees and regulations for the use of
Town beaches, marinas, boat basins and launching ramps.
Seasonal beach stickers permitting resident parking at the
Town beaches will cost $18.00 and daily resident entrance
for vehicles without stickers will cost $6.00. Non-residents
may use the Tobay, Centre Island and Ransom Beaches
Monday through Friday at a daily parking fee of $ 10.00. On
weekends and holidays, non-residents will be permitted only
at Centre Island and Ransom Beaches where the fee will be
$18.00 for the day.
Senior citizens 62 years of age and older and handicapped
residents, with proper documentation, can obtain a lifetime
photo-laminated type of card at the Town Clerk's offices for
a one-time fee of $9.00 plus a photo charge. Each year when
presenting the laminated card and vehicles registration at
the entrance to the park facility, a seasonal beach sticker will
be issued at no additional charge.
The boating season officially opens on Saturday, May
16th, and fee collection will begin on May 23rd. Fees for the
use of the launching ramps at John J. Burns Town Park,
Massapequa; Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing;
and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach, Oyster
Bay, have been set at $12.00 per seasonal trailer sticker or
$5,00 daily for Town residents who do not have a seasonal
sticker.
Non-residents can obtain a seasonal trailer sticker for use
at John J. Burns launching ramp for $60.00 or a daily use fee
of $12.00. Daily use at Tappen and Roosevelt is $30.00.
Payment of all parking fees is required in addition to sea­sonal
trailer or daily trailer fee. A commercial seasonal
sticker for ramp use is available at a cost of $200.00.
Tobay Boat Basin facilities are restricted to Town resi-
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Bethpage High School team members, shown
here, are Michael Trokenheim, Michael Cooper,
Michael Posyanos, Michael Fortunato and coach
Ed Cryer.