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A journey from housewife to House speaker Trump administration. Israel, a former member of the House of Representatives Fo r m e r S p e a ke r o f t h e who opened Theodore’s Books House Nancy Pelosi is set to in 2021, after he retired from visit Long Island on Sept. 8 to Congress, sees the event as a continuation of his discuss her new ef for ts to foster book, “The Art of bipartisan dialogue Power,” as part of and encourage an ongoing speaker civic engagement. series hosted by “I heard Nancy for mer Congresshad a book in the man Steve Israel, works, so I reached ow n e r o f T h e o out and asked if d o re ’s B o o k s i n s h e wo u l d v i s i t Oyster Bay. T he Long Island to talk event will be held about it. She at t h e K r a s n o f f agreed,” Israel Theater at Long said. “I believe in Island University, the power of open in Brookville, and discussion, and will give attendees this event aligns a chance to hear with our mission to from one of the explore diverse permost influential figspectives.” ures in American Theodore’s politics. Books has hosted a P e l o s i , w h o STEVE ISRAEL range of speakers, served as the first Owner, including retired woman speaker for Theodore’s Books Gen. David Petraeeight years, will us and other notadelve into her experiences detailed in the book, ble figures. “Our bookstore is making its which traces her journey from housewife to House speaker. own contribution to broad The book also highlights her bipartisan discussions,” Israel role as a key legislator and a explained. “Yes, we have Nancy prominent figure during the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Representatives of the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association asserted that their shellfishing operations would not impact the environmental study planned by the town.

Baymen’s association opposes moratorium in town harbors By MIKE POLANSKY Correspondent

A group of independent baymen from Oyster Bay has voiced strong opposition to a proposed six-month moratorium on shellfishing in the town, arguing that the move is wrong and unfairly impacts their livelihood. The moratorium is intended to remain in place until the completion of an environmental study that is part of the town’s effort to restore shellfish populations in Oyster Bay’s waters. The moratorium, if approved, would apply to roughly 1,850 acres of the town’s 3,210 acres of underwater land. Those 1,850 acres have been leased by the town to Frank M. Flower and Sons Inc. for the past 30

years. The lease is set to expire on Sept. 30. There are approximately 17 independent baymen, according to Robert Wemyss, secretary of the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association, who criticized the proposal, saying, “There are so few baymen working that it will make no difference if they work while you do the study.” The town has sued Flower for allegedly breaching the lease by mechanically dredging for clams and oysters, which, according to Oyster Bay Town Attor ney William McCabe, has led to “unknown but likely adverse effects” on the environment. The company had supplemented shellfish harvests with seeding, but halted the practice three years ago, despite continuing mechaniCONTINUED ON PAGE 4

ne of the lessons I learned from Nancy Pelosi is to know your why — whether you’re on the left or the right, know why you are in a position of power.


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