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The End of an Era: a Cathedral Hardware ✉ TO THE EDITOR,
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f you need that hard-tofind screw, or that ‘whatchmacallit’ that no one else has, better run quick to see Roy Weinman, an era will soon come to an end. (See page 7.) For most of us who know, going to see Roy at his Bedford Avenue store in Bellmore was much like going to see the Wizard of Oz. The great and powerful held sway over so many of the needed parts of our lives from his distinct counter, saying politely “yes” to all of our needs. The store, with its original tin walls and ceilings, says much about the man
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while others disappeared. I am quietly attempting to quell my own fears about where my lawnmower will be cared for, where that screw for my Robert Findlay Fine Fixture from 1920 will come from. When I asked Roy if he might have one, his reply was, “how many do you need.” Do you know what that feels like? Sorry if you don’t. I salute you Roy Weinman, for your class, your ccommerce, and for your link to the past and what you gave to this town and its residents. Yours was a cathedral of hardware, with a smile. God speed Roy. Walter Eisenhardt, Jr.
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and his trade; gone and going are the things of the past like service, sound and accurate advice. Seeing Roy about a needed part was like seeing your butcher, doctor or shoe maker. He always knew exactly what would fix your problem, and whether it would net him nine cents or $90 you got the same treatment. Roy saw no difference, and was not in it for the money, he did it for the community. Find that today. A testament to his brand and service, and the fact that the opening of big box hardware stores laid waste to so many a mom-and-pop shop, Roy continued on
✉ TO THE EDITOR,
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am extremely disappointed that Governor [Andrew] Cuomo vetoed legislation I sponsored that would ensure that all residents affected by any proposed Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) fare increase, toll hike or major service change are able to voice their concerns. Residents who would be affected by any proposed MTA toll, fare or major service change deserve every opportunity to get information and share their concerns directly with the MTA Board at a public hearing in their area. Requiring the MTA to hold public hearings in each county affected by the proposed changes would have improved transparency and ensured that the riding public was given every opportunity to voice their concerns.
Current law requires the MTA to hold a public hearing on a proposed toll, fare or major service change. There is no requirement that a hearing be held in each affected county. When it considered the most recent fare increase proposal in the fall of 2012, the MTA held public forums in different areas of the MTA region, but there were several counties in which no public hearing was held, even though residents of those counties were directly impacted by the MTA changes. The MTA also holds simultaneous hearings in different counties, thereby preventing all the Board members from being present at all hearings. The legislation (S.776/A.31), which was passed by the Senate and Assembly in May, would have required the MTA to hold hearings in each county in which a fare increase, toll and/or major service change is proposed. Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.
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