Long Island Abate February, 2024 by Island Newsletters LLC

President Chris Beckhans president@longislandabate.org 1st Vice President Nick LaMorte zuma51@aol.com 2nd Vice President Josephine Leonardi bandcampgirllia@gmail.com Treasurer Sherril Hart treasurer@longislandabate.org Membership Officer Donna Fowler membership@longislandabate.org Recording Secretary Lisa Sheil Sergeant At Arms Joe Schmid joeys98hd@gmail.com Safety Officer Nick LaMorte zuma51@aol.com Legislative Liason Debbie Stondell legislativeliaison@longislandabate.org Ride Captain POSITION OPEN Products Kathy Pfeil frstbofeastwick@aol.com Chaplain Gerry Waldron Gerry.bfceli@gmail.com Public Relations Josephine Leonardi bandcampgirllia@gmail.com Volunteer Coordinator Gary Hart garyhart04cvo@gmail.com Website/Newsletter Content MGR Margaret Nicosia “Momma Duke’s” media@longislandabate.org Veterans Fund Bill Quinn nevalnut@aol.com National COIR Representative Jim Barr NCOIR@outlook.com Long Island ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication

The main purpose of the ABATE organization is to work toward continued freedom of the road by insuring that motorcyclist’s point of view is presented to our legislators and to promote motorcycle safety, rider education and public awareness. We are trying to alleviate the very real possibility of “Big Brother Government”. We encourage all our members to be informed registered voters. We write letters to our elected officials and stay aware of what is going on with motorcycle legislation, and other transportation issues. We welcome interested parties to any of our activities or to join our organization.

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Hello Everyone, January has come and gone already. On Jan 2nd we held our closing board meeting for 2023. There we recapped 2023 and began planning for the year ahead. On Jan 9th we had our first membership meeting of the year. We were sworn in by Legislator Nick Caracappa. I Would l like to welcome Sherril Hart to the board as the new Treasurer. After we were sworn in the meeting began. Long Island ABATE received some Donations towards our Veterans Fund from Fighters of Fire MC and a very generous donation from the Copiague VFW post 9482 giving us a great head start in our fund raising this year. This year’s event dates were given to the members. The first event is our Awareness Run on April 28th, the next event is our Annual Veterans Appreciation Run on June 9th, following that will be the USA Patriots June 15 th-16th. August 24th will be our Annual Campout at Cathedral Pines in Middle Island; early camping will be available for an additional charge at the park. November 3rd will be our Annual St Mary’s Food and Toy Run. Closing out the year will be our Holiday Party on Dec 13 th, info to follow. By the time you read this we will have already done a few things. January 20 th was the picking up of the wreaths at Calverton and Long Island National Cemeteries. Also on the 20th was ABATE of New York’s state meeting. A few of us attended to network and build our organizations relationship as well as work together with other ABATE of NY members toward a common legislative agenda for our state. After the trip upstate a few of the Board Members attended ABATE of Pennsylvania’s Legislative and Leadership seminar. There we met with many others including members from surrounding state Motorcycle Rights Organizations. This was another great opportunity to attend workshops and better our skills and add more tools to our toolbox as well as network with other like-minded freedom fighters. Pictures and stories to follow. In the month ahead we have some Driver’s Ed Motorcycle Awareness presentations scheduled and more to follow. On Feb 21st Long Island ABATE teamed up with Long Island Hog and the Port Jefferson Elks Lodge and we are together holding a Blood Drive from 1pm-7pm at the Elks Lodge, Appointments are preferred but not necessary. see the flyer in this newsletter. There will also be Guest speakers at upcoming meetings, be sure to check your emails and Facebook for updates and events. We are Currently looking for volunteers to fill a few positions. Positions include Road Captain, Public Relations, Donations Coordinator and Products. If you are interested please reach out to myself or a Board Member for more information. Long Island ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication

As always Long Island ABATE is looking for input and participation from members to better the organization as well as volunteers to help us maintain and grow the organization, while protecting the rights of motorcyclists and trying to keep us safe. If you would like to get more involved or have ideas, please reach out to me or any Board Member. We would love to have you and or your input. Thank You for your continued support. Ride Safe and Be Well

Chris Beckhans

President of Long Island ABATE chrisliabate@gmail.com / (516) 381-1531

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Is Green the New Gray Area? By Mark Buckner Executive Director – Motorcycle Riders Foundation For as long as I can remember – which is getting to be a LONG time! – those of us who love riding motorcycles and have devoted a large part of our lives to preserving and protecting our way of life have been telling anyone who would listen that the enemies of motorcycling don’t just want to pass more and more restrictive laws where we’re concerned. Their ultimate goal is to get us off the road entirely. A prime example of this is the recent push to outlaw internal combustion engines, just one of the issues the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and our partners in the state motorcyclists’ rights organizations and the motorcycle aftermarket are fighting head on. So why are internal combustion engines under attack? The Biden administration is calling for one in two new cars sold in the 2030s to be fully electric. Federal incentives intended to prop up ‘green’ proposals have been pushed through Congress. In some states, these initiatives have become all the rage, calling for the elimination of all internal combustion engines and the end of fossil fuels as an energy source. California’s plan to ban all internal combustion engines by 2035 is the most obvious of these, while similar plans have been launched around the country and the world. On the surface, that might sound bleak for those of us who love our gasoline-powered bikes, cars, trucks, and boats, but there may be good news on the horizon. As more research is coming to light from a feasibility, a financial, and an environmental perspective, initiatives targeting zero greenhouse gas emissions are being reexamined. The Connecticut state legislature, like their counterparts in California, initially targeted the elimination of internal combustion engines by 2035, but has now decided to pump the brakes, killing Senate Bill 1145 which would have set unattainable greenhouse gas emission goals. Part of that bill would have penalized non-compliant parties up to $25,000 PER DAY for not meeting stated objectives, labeling the penalties as a ‘tax’. Other uncoordinated decarbonization ‘roadmap bills’ are still being considered in Connecticut, but the all-out push to join states like Massachusetts, California, and others is on the decline. Ohio is pushing back as well. Their state legislature recently passed House Bill 201, signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. HB 201 prohibits state agencies, counties, or townships in Ohio “from restricting the sale or use of a motor vehicle based on the energy source used to power the motor vehicle.” It also specifically prohibits a state agency from adopting the California emissions standards for motor vehicles. ABATE of Ohio played a major role in getting this law on the books. In northern Europe, Norway, which had targeted zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, is likewise backing off on its plan as its feasibility becomes less certain. None of this is to say that we shouldn’t be concerned about pollution. We absolutely need to address these issues, especially in our major cities. But the outright elimination of vehicles powered by fossil fuels is not the answer. Regarding the general public’s opinion on an all-electric solution, many people are less than enthusiastic about moving away from gasoline-powered alternatives. According to the Sierra Club, in 2022 66% of car dealerships did not have an electric vehicle for sale. We can only assume that’s because there was no market for them. Today, thousands of car dealerships around the country are pushing back on the Biden plan, saying they can’t sell the electric vehicles they already have in stock. Car manufacturers are backing off as well, curtailing production of new EVs. Why is that? First and foremost, electric vehicles are expensive. Some studies suggest that people who can afford to buy all-electric cars represent a finite group, and that many of those consumers have already purchased an EV car or truck, meaning the available pool of buyers is shrinking. Long Island ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication

Also problematic is that due in large part to the high cost of battery replacement, there is a very small market for used electric vehicles. Basically, no one wants to buy them knowing that a big repair bill is headed their way. While battery technology will likely improve in coming years, as of today that technology and questions about the cost of building a sufficient charging infrastructure are major concerns for consumers. Finally, we should never forget that for the ‘nanny state’ crowd, going all the way back to Ralph Nader and the original safety-crats of the 1960s, the mantra has remained the same. That being, where safety is concerned, the public can’t be trusted to make their own decisions or manage their own risks. In other words, these fine folks think they’re smarter and better equipped to make policy decisions than us mere citizens. In their delusionary ‘Road to Zero’ world - where there will be zero accidents and zero fatalities - the best way to get there is to get rid of what they consider to be dangerous activities - like riding motorcycles. Eliminating internal combustion engines could go a long way towards achieving that goal. Just as we have since the 1980s, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is standing up for motorcycling, fighting against issues like the elimination of internal combustion engines, and we need every concerned rider to join us in our mission. If you’re not already a member of the MRF, my only question to you would be ‘why not?’ The answer: htpps://mrf.org/join For independent aftermarket motorcycle shops https://mrf.org/join-mrf-imac

Mark Buckner

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The year 2023 was a great year for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and now the mission is to make 2024 even better. As we look at the year ahead there are many challenges that threaten our lifestyle and with the help of our members, we will face those threats head on. Issues like fuel choice, protecting the internal combustion engine, the elimination of motorcyclists profiling, a federal definition of a motorcycle, and the dangers that autonomous vehicles pose to motorcyclists are just some of our concerns. The threats to our lifestyle are real and strength in numbers is the key to our success. Motorcyclists love freedom, we live it, and freedom is the most important part of our riding lifestyle. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation will continue to bring our fight to the policy makers and politicians in Washington D.C. and with the help of our members we will ride to victory. We are asking our members to make the commitment to sign up one new member and retain one member in 2024. Just click the link below to help double our membership numbers. Together we will take the fight for our freedom of the road to our Nation’s Capital. Thank you for all that you do and thank you for your support of the MRF.

California's Attack on the Internal Combustion Engine This week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a hearing on proposed emission standards from the State of California. The plan submitted by California would end the sale of new cars and light-duty vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2035. In response to the California CARB plan, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the EPA. We know this attack on internal combustion engines will eventually include motorcycles and we must respond. The MRF is fighting to preserve the bikes we love, as well as the local shops and dealers that support the internal combustion engine. It is time to fight back!

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MRF Roadshow Stops ABATE of Michigan The MRF Roadshow is already in full swing as MRF Vice President Jay Jackson was present along with Michigan Representative Tim Walberg for ABATE of Michigan's Officer Training. Representative Walberg is Co-Chair of the House Motorcycle Caucus in Washington D.C., as well as the initial Sponsor of the Motorcyclist AntiProfiling Resolution passed by the House of Representatives at the end of 2022. Jay Jackson, a recognized expert on rider training, is also the MRF Director of Motorcycle Safety and a top candidate for a seat on the next Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC). The MAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and to the administrators of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists.

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1)… To initiate , endorse and sponsor educational programs such as rider safety, public awareness, legislative and affirmative action and, individual freedoms and rights. 2)… To create and promote a positive public image of motorcyclists and motorcycle groups and to dispel and disprove media hype, unfounded propaganda and the “Hollywood” image. 3)… To encourage goodwill and mutual understanding among motorcyclists, law enforcement personnel and the general public. 4)… To serve as an information source on matters pertaining to current laws, pending legislation, personal rights, political inclinations of elected officials and their constituents, and voter awareness. 5)… To act as a central responsive agency to devise and coordinate recreational, legislative, educational, and charitable activities

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Hello Everyone, Every month we try to promote local merchants and or service providers who support our community and are willing to give ABATE Members discounts on good and or services. Long Island ABATE Supports those who support us. This month’s merchant is a member of the community and is also very active in the community as well. This months Merchant is Conquer Exterminating. Owner/Operator Jimmy Tallman has over 30 Years of experience in the exterminating industry. After working for many large Companies and seeing the lack of personal service they provided gave him the motivation to go out on his own and provide a more personalized service. Conquer Exterminating provides many services ranging from treatments for various insects that are present ranging from Wasps, Bees, Crickets, Spiders, Bed bugs, Fleas and More. They also have Preventative treatment plans as well to give you piece of mind year-round. Conquer Exterminating also takes care of unwanted rodents such as Mice and Rats. They specialize in treating, fixing, and repairing possible nesting areas. All Methods of treatment are safe and effective. Conquer Exterminating takes pride in serving their customers’ needs. Conquer Exterminating services Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and NYC. If you have any unwanted pests or rodents give Jimmy a call and let him Conquer and remove them for you. Jimmy and the company are willing to give Long Island ABATE members a 10% discount on services provided. Long Island ABATE supports those that support us. Conquer Exterminating can be reached in many ways, and they are on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. Phone (631) 681-3105 Email- http://conquerexterminating.com/contact-us.html Web- http://conquerexterminating.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/conquerext Long Island ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication

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