Lynbrook “Expo” At Greis Park, 2013

Story by Keith Gramlich, Photos by Stuart Light Saturday, September 28th was the day for all Lynbrook-ites to swarm in to Greis Park for that town’s annual “Expo”. This event draws many exhibitors, including Policy and Fire personnel to explain the various aspects of their jobs, a live helicopter landing, and the now becoming famous […]

Classic Meets Modern Car Show

By Jerry “Docair” Malkes Just came home with my sister, Hazel, and the Bat Theme from that 60’s TV show, Batman, still ringing in my ears. September 22 was the 1st Annual Classic Meets Modern Car Show at the Autoseum Automotive Teaching Museum in Mineola, NY. This was a salute to our veterans benefiting the […]

Moving Right Along

By Art “Doc” Kreiger Art opens the garage door and starts talking to the 1947 Hudson Super Six coupe that has been his for some-odd 30 years. (Yes, he talks to old cars, doesn’t everyone? You know you do, and we know they hear us.) Hey Henry, Old Buddy, how you been? C’mon, don’t shy […]

Sagamor Hill

By Artie Finnegan Sunday September 8, 2013 the pre-war antique automobiles ascended the hill to Sagamore Hill National Park. There were approximately 60 vehicles present all pre 1948. Many Classics were there as the Long Island Sound Region of the CCCA sponsored this. Notably missing were the early Brass era automobiles, which seem to be […]

October 2013 Pavement Happenings

By Jerry Docair Malkes As we wind down the car season, there are two major events I look forward to. Both concern our veterans and both are in St. Alban’s, Queens. On September 11th, the Patriot’s Day Parade and Car Show was at St. Alban’s Hospital. This is done to “support our veterans and honor […]

Forseeing The Future — An Electric Car Show

Photo and text – Marty Goffe An all electric car show was held on Saturday morning, September 28th in West Palm Beach at Centennial Square, the site of many outdoor shows and concerts. The show was hosted by Florida Power and Light and featured a number of electric vehicle manufacturers; seventeen were displayed. Visitors were […]

September 2013 Pavement Happenings

By Jerry Docair Malkes As the previous edition was put to bed, I only attended one car event. That was at City Hall in Long Beach and it was a very enjoyable time. I just wanted to sound off in this column. I realize that these are different times since I joined the GNYR….upward gas […]

They Are On Fire

By Jerry Docair Malkes My sister and I just came from a surprising good car show. On Saturday, August 24th, the Oceanside Fire Department, Terrace Hose 3, had their first annual car show. This event was to raise money for their district heroes.

“Freaked Out”

By Stuart Light To my knowledge it has been more than 30 years since a marquee club held a national convention here on Long Island. In the early 1980s I attended a Triumph Owners Club National Convention with a TR7 owner. Only a year or two later that organization disappeared along with the presence of […]