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  Robert Moses - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Moses, was born on December 18, 1888 to assimilated German-Jewish parents in New Haven, Connecticut.
Moses' father was a successful department store owner and real estate speculator; his mother was a forceful and brilliant woman, active in the settlement movement, with her own love of building.
Moses is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Moses   (3301 words)

  
 Long Island: Robert Moses
Robert Moses was an extraordinary man whose attention to detail is evident in everything he built, particularly in his work on Long Island which was one of his earliest projects (and clearly his finest, in my opinion).
Indeed, the subtitle of The Power Broker is "Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." In its 1,162 pages, you'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about one of the most powerful, influential, and least known figures of the 20th century.
Robert Moses was the quintessential ocean beach for me during my childhood, and should appear on any short list of places to visit on LI.
siracusa.home.mindspring.com /john/long-island/robert-moses   (1133 words)

  
 Robert Moses Causeway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Moses Causeway is the parkway and bridges, originally known as the Captree Causeway that connects the mainland Long Island in West Islip, New York to the barrier beach islands such as Captree Island, Jones Beach Island, and the western tip of Fire Island.
The Robert Moses or Captree Bascule Bridge which is the interchange to Ocean Parkway and all the town and state beaches.
The Fire Island Inlet span of the Robert Moses Causeway connects to Robert Moses State Park on the western tip of Fire Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Moses_Causeway   (510 words)

  
 Robert Moses
Robert Moses (1888-1981) received the Pugsley Gold Medal "for his services in extending and developing the parks and parkways in Greater New York." He was the single most powerful individual in the city and state of New York in the twentieth century.
Moses saw opportunities for such parks on Long Island; convinced Governor Smith of their potential importance; got Smith to support state legislation to create the Long Island State Parks Commission; drafted the legislation so that absolute and far-reaching power was invested in the Commission president; then Moses was appointed president.
Moses frequently observed to his associates that, “As long as you’re fighting for parks, you can be sure of having public opinion on your side.
www.rpts.tamu.edu /pugsley/Moses.htm   (1842 words)

  
 Robert Moses Causeway
The Robert Moses Causeway, which was known as the Captree State Parkway until 1963, forms part of the north-south parkway corridor from Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park to Robert Moses State Park at the western tip of Fire Island.
In 1977, maintenance of the Robert Moses Causeway was transferred from the Long Island State Park Commission (LISPC) to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), although ownership remained under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP).
The proposed Robert Moses bikeway should be extended north along the Robert Moses Causeway, the Sagtikos State Parkway and the Sunken Meadow State Parkway to Sunken Meadow State Park.
www.nycroads.com /roads/robert-moses   (1676 words)

  
 Long Island History: The Master Builder
One day in 1926 Robert Moses took several architects and engineers across the bay and onto a deserted sandbar called Jones Beach, where the quiet was broken only by the harsh squeals of the seabirds and the rhythmic pounding of the Atlantic waves.
Moses has been criticized for not paying more attention to mass transit as an alternative to highways and automobiles, and is today blamed for much of the congestion on his own highways.
Moses began thinking that the state should be getting involved in the planning and control of huge parks, well beyond the capacities and imaginations of the local town and county governments.
www.newsday.com /community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs722a,0,7092161.story   (3802 words)

  
 Photo Gallery - Nassau and Suffolk Counties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Robert Moses State Park occupies the western tip of Fire Island, most of which is inaccessible to motor vehicles.
In the distance is the south span of the Robert Moses Causeway, which connects Captree and Robert Moses State Parks with Long Island proper.
To the left of the bridge is the monument at the entrance to Robert Moses State Park.
www.empirestateroads.com /photos/suffolk   (337 words)

  
 Robert Moses State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Babylon, NY An aerial view of Fire Island and Robert Moses State Park.
A passenger vessel that cruises near Robert Moses State Park.
Robert Moses State Park is located on Fire Island on Long Island and borders the western edge of the Fire Island National Seashore.
members.aol.com /finafshn/moses.htm   (211 words)

  
 Robert Moses Causeway
As with the Meadowbrook and Wantagh parkways, the Robert Moses Causeway is much more congested during the summer months, but traffic always seems to move at a pretty good clip.
Safety is compromised greatly at its northern terminus as the Robert Moses Causeway merges into the Southern State Parkway.
One unbuilt part of the causeway is a second span across Fire Island Inlet.
www.ratetheroads.com /NY/robert-moses_LI   (229 words)

  
 New York Stretches Bridge Deck Life
It is a route which sees a marked increase in traffic levels during the summer months as New Yorkers strive to escape the oppressive heat of the city and the surrounding suburbs by visiting the resorts of Jones and Fire Island Beaches.
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge, which is an integral part of the Causeway, is a two-lane, steel arch span and causeway with a concrete deck that carries Route 908 over Fire Island Inlet.
Construction of the Bridge was completed in 1964 and although a relatively young structure, less than 40-years old, its concrete deck has suffered from severe chloride ingress resulting in cracks, spalling, and the formation of potholes.
www.betterroads.com /articles/feb04c.htm   (817 words)

  
 Interchange of the Week-#25
The Robert Moses Causeway, also part of the Long Island parkway system, enters at bottom and terminates at the Southern State Parkway.
Exit numbers: On the Southern State Parkway, Exit 40 is for the Robert Moses Causeway, Exits 41N and 41S are for Bay Shore Road, and Exit 41A is for the Sagtikos State Parkway.
The Robert Moses Causeway's exit numbering originates from the Southern State Parkway, but this interchange is not itself numbered on the causeway.
www.empirestateroads.com /week/week25.html   (659 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Robert Moses State Park - Long Island at Epinions.com
It was Robert Moses that also did much in the redesigning of Central Park in New York City, making it the wonderful retreat it is today.
Robert Moses was Long Islands first state park commissioner.
The surf at Robert Moses all depends on weather conditions and tides.
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 Fire Island National Seashore - Plan Your Visit: Places To Visit: Robert Moses State Park
Robert Moses State Park extends from the western boundary of FIre Island National Seashore to Democrat Point at the Fire Island Inlet.
Robert Moses State Park is located on the western end of Fire Island outside of the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore.
Robert Moses State Park has its own website under New York State Parks.
www.nps.gov /fiis/RobertMosesStatePark.htm   (130 words)

  
 Splenda In The Grass: A bright, bright sunshiny day
His name was Robert Moses, a somewhat controversial figure who oversaw the development of many public works projects in the New York metropolitan area in the early/mid-20th century.
For his work, there are things named for him, like Robert Moses State Park (truly a lovely place) and the Robert Moses Causeway which one may use to reach the aforementioned park.
Moses wanted to protect Long Island's lovely beaches and parks for the more affluent folks who lived out here.
splendainthegrass.blogspot.com /2005/05/bright-bright-sunshiny-day.html   (620 words)

  
 Hiking Robert Moses State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Robert Moses Causeway to several parking field (for more than 5,000 cars).
Robert Moses was Long Island State Parks' first commissioner and the man responsible for the creation of Jones Beach and many of Long Island's highways.
One Torreyite joined the field trip leader on a hot dry May morning to observe the vegetation of Robert Moses State park, Fire island, New York.
nynjctbotany.org /lgtofc/moses.html   (416 words)

  
 Chapey & Sons Funeral Home - West Islip, East Islip, Bethpage, New York
Southern State Parkway (Eastbound) to Exit 40 (Robert Moses Causeway).
Take Robert Moses Causeway south to Exit RM 2 (Route 27A--Montauk Hwy Westbound).
Sunrise Highway West to Exit 41 (Robert Moses Causeway).
www.chapeyfamily.com /directions_west.html   (134 words)

  
 Jamie Winkler Real Estate - Long Island Homes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Growth continued rapidly when master builder Robert Moses ran the new Southern State Parkway through the town's northern section.
The postwar decades brought the development of Islip's Fire Island as a full-fledged resort adjoining the seaside pleasures of Robert Moses State Park.
While a short drive on the Robert Moses Causeway affords access to good fishing and swimming at the Captree Boat Basin and the Robert Moses State Park, West Islip boasts its own beach and marina.
www.netconnection.us /winkler/longisland.html   (1227 words)

  
 South Shore : Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The beach and stadium are set out over a causeway and not accessible by train.
Now beach- and concertgoers travel the causeway by car and bus to walk the Jones Beach boardwalk and enjoy the ocean breezes.
Long Beach is also best experienced as a day trip from the city, since it's not set up for overnighters: All the beachfront property is apartments and retirement homes, and hotels (and boardwalk restaurants) are virtually nonexistent.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3438&catID=3438010029   (794 words)

  
 Natural Areas of the South Shore of Long Island
Like Jones Beach State Park, the 875-acre Robert Moses State Park is famous for its five miles of quality beaches and huge summer crowds and traffic.
From September to the second week in November, the annual hawk watch (which has been in existence since the 1970s) takes place at the east end of Robert Moses State Park.
As you drive over the Causeway Bridge, take in the fine view of Great South Bay and its myriad of islands.
www.estuary.cog.ny.us /access_guide/site41.html   (478 words)

  
 Long Island Volleyball Association
Than take the Robert Moses Causeway exit (South) to the Ocean Parkway.
After you cross over the Robert Moses bridge take the exit that says to Town Beaches/Jones Beach(West).
Head (West) on Ocean Parkway passed Cedar, Tobay and Gilgo Beaches (15-20 minutes) till you reach the Circle ("The Big Pencil" monument), continue around the Circle heading West and Parking Field 4 is on your right hand side.
www.longislandvolleyball.com /directions/directions.htm   (489 words)

  
 Groundspeak - Benchmark Details
IT IS 39.4 FEET NORTHEAST OF A METAL LAMP POST, 14.4 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE ROBERT MOSES CAUSEWAY, 4.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE BRIDGE AND THE SAME ELEVATION AS THE STATION MARK.
IT IS 28.5 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BRIDGE, 15 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER OF THE CAUSEWAY, 7.5 FEET EAST OF A WOODEN GUARD RAIL AND THE SAME ELEVATION AS THE STATION MARK.
IT IS 15.5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE ROBERT MOSES CAUSEWAY AND 3.5 FEET SOUTH OF A METAL LAMP POST.
www.geocaching.com /mark/details.aspx?PID=KU2427   (566 words)

  
 Directions to the Yankee3 Long Island New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
...to exit 40, Robert Moses Causeway, south 5 miles to the Captree State Park exit.
...to exit 41, Robert Moses Causeway, south 5 miles to the Captree State Park exit.
...to West Islip, 1/2 mile east of Good Samaritan Hospital to Robert Moses Causeway, south 3 miles to the Captree State Park exit.
www.yankee3.com /Directions.html   (116 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Robert Moses Parkway South to Montauk Highway (Rt 27a) West.
Follow the signs for the Robert Moses Causeway (you'll need to get onto the Southern State west).
William Floyd Parkway South to Roberts Road(which is the 3rd traffic light after going over the railroad tracks).
www.stanthonyshs.org /activities/directions/activitydirections.htm   (7724 words)

  
 Fishing On The Super Speedy Express   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Sunrise Highway to Exit 41 South Robert Moses Causway (Ocean Beaches).
Continue South on Robert Moses Causeway (over two bridges) follow the signs for Captree State Park Boat Basin.
Travel South on Robert Moses Causeway (over two bridges) follow the signs for Captree State Park Boat Basin.
www.speedyexpressboat.com /about/directions.html   (341 words)

  
 Robert Moses State Park & Fire Island National Seashore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island National Seashore
The excellent Robert Moses Causeway leads to Robert Moses State Park.
Boardwalk from Field 5 of Robert Moses State Park to the Fire Island lighthouse
www.airitoutthehardway.com /RMSP   (108 words)

  
 Spectrum Cruises, leading the revolution in first class charter boat service.
Spectrum is located at Captree State Park, on Ocean Parkway off of the Robert Moses Causeway.
Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 40, Robert Moses Causeway South, continue 5 miles to Captree State Park (not Captree Island).
Take Long Island Expressway to exit 49 S (Route 110) to Route 109 east to 27 East (Sunrise Highway) to exit 41, Robert Moses Causeway south, continue 5 miles to Captree State Park (not Captree Island).
spectrumcruises.com /directions.htm   (156 words)

  
 Naked people
Just east of Robert Moses State Park Lighthouse Beach is named for the lighthouse behind the dunes, and is some times called Robert Moses.
But note that you are not be nude in the nearby state park, because it is administered by the State of New York.
When you cross the bridge and reach Robert Moses State Park, go around the tall square water tower to turn left, and head east to the last parking lot, Field 5.
members.aol.com /juvnat/private/beach1.html   (1270 words)

  
 Captree B'Day Party
Due south is Robert Moses State Park and Captree was at one time the ferry port to this park and other points of Fire Island before the Robert Moses Bridge was built connecting the two.
Captree Island was acquired in part from the towns of Babylon and Islip in 1930 and has an area of 298 acres and is bisected by the Robert Moses Causeway.
In 1972, this marine basin was already home to a fishing fleet valued at one million dollars, two long piers and waterside picnic grounds.
www.thefishingline.com /captree2.htm   (924 words)

  
 :::: Diocese of Rockville Centre ::::
West Islip, NY Southern State Parkway to Robert Moses Causeway South (Exit 40 on Southern State).
Robert Moses Causeway to Montauk Highway West - also called 27A or E. Main Street West (Exit RM2 on Robert Moses Causeway).
Almost immediately on your left will be St. John the Baptist High School.
www.drvc.org /youthad/COURSE.htm   (311 words)

  
 CHS
Northern State Parkway- Take Northern State Parkway to Exit 44 South (Sagitikos Parkway) to Southern State Parkway West to Exit 40 South (Robert Moses Causeway).
27) west, to Exit 41 South (Robert Moses Causeway).
The Healthcare Ministry of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
goodsamaritan.chsli.org /aboutUs/locations.html   (306 words)

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