Classic Cars Rev Up For the Summer

This story was written by Ed Robinson; it was posted by Adina Genn. 

A railroad parking lot in the Town of Oyster Bay  is going to look like a scene out of "American Graffiti next month.

The town's "Classic Car Cruise Nights" kicks off on Friday July 12  at the Massapequa LIRR station at Broadway and Sunrise Highway. It runs every Friday through August 23.

"It’s amazing to see how the owners of vintage autos have maintained their prized automobiles so well, and kept these vehicles in such great condition," said Councilman Joe Pinto. "For our younger residents, it’s also a chance to see a part of American culture up close.”

Registration for the classic car events begins at 6:15 p.m. for car owners. They are required to donate two cans of food in order to take part.

There's no charge to the public, but they're welcome to donate cans as well.

Only car owners may drive the vintage vehicles and they must stay for the whole event.

Town Issues Boat Speeding Reminder

As we approach the anniversary this week of the deadly July 4th boating accident on Oyster Bay, town officials issued an important reminder about boater safety.

Specifically, they issued a warning about boater speeding.

“Speeding is not only a leading cause of serious injury to boaters and personal watercraft operators and passengers, but property damage can result from boat and personal watercraft wakes caused by excessive speed," said Councilman Chris Coschignano. "Boaters and operators of personal watercraft, commonly known as ‘jet skis,’ after a popular brand, should be aware that speeding in Town waters will not be tolerated."

The town code lists a five mile per hour speed limit in all channels and within 200 feet of any dock, shoreline or mooring. In creeks, canals and marinas, vessels, including personal watercraft, must be operated dead slow and throw no wake.  Violators are subject to fines.

West Harbor Closes for Shellfishing July 4th

The Town of Oyster Bay Has announced the closure of the West Harbor section of Oyster Bay, to shellfishing, beginning at sunrise on Thursday.

THe action is being taken because of the heavy boating expected during the July 4th holiday. “Past studies have indicated that during times of heavy boating use, the potential for contamination of shellfish from sewage discharges greatly increases,” Councilman Coschignano said.

The ban includes all waters of West Harbor, including tributaries, lying east of a line extending northerly from the northwestern-most point of land approximately 600 yards north of Brickyard Point on Centre Island to the western-most point of the beach pavilion at Centre Island Beach and lying west of Centre Island.