Search Results for: Saving Fire Island From Robert Moses

Small coastal communities stand up to the giant of mid-20th century urban development in this chronicle of a true David and Goliath drama. With its unspoiled, t

A comprehensive account of the history of the Fire Island National Seashore since its creation in 1964.

Describes the Fire Island community members' fight for federal government protection of their land against exploitation by New York public official Robert Moses

A fresh look at the greatest builder in the history of New York City and one of its most controversial figures. “We are rebuilding New York, not dispersing an

The birth of Fire Islands modern era may well be the day it was declared a national seashoreSeptember 11, 1964. From this day on, the barrier island would remai