Why don't they get it?
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO WIN THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Photo: Ben Potter
Montauk is a unique place to surf. Unfortunately the State of New York is prohibiting surfers from using this very special natural resource. Despite our success in COURT, the State is still trying to prohibit us from using the ocean.
Let's work together to get them to end this discrimination once and for all.
Here's what we need you to do:
- Download and sign the letter below.
- Mail or email copies to the legislators listed below.
- Call and email the officials and legislators office to discuss the issue.
Download Letter to Commissioner Ash (.pdf)
Download Word version of letter ( .doc)
Please forward a copy of any letters you send to Joe Giannini at;
Joe Giannini Esq.
PO Box 1958
Amagansett, NY 11930
If you like, personalize these letters by mentioning your own experiences surfing at Montauk Point State Park without running into any conflicts with surfcasters.
We are trying to gather supporting evidence that both users groups can share this special location without conflict or compromising anyone’s safety.
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NEW YORK STATE PARKS OFFICIALS
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| Commissioner Carol AshNYSOPRHP Agency Bldg. #1 Floor 20 Albany,NY 12238 |
George GormanNYSOPRHP PO Box 247 Babylon, NY 11702-0247 |
| Ron FoleyNYSOPRHP Regional Director PO Box 247 Babylon, NY 11702-0247 |
Thomas DessMontauk State Parks Complex 50 Fairview Ave. Montauk, NY 11954 |
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EASTERN LONG ISLAND LEGISLATORS
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| Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.PO Box 3062 Bridgehampton, NY 11932 631-537-2583 |
Senator Kenneth P. LaValle325 Middle Country Rd. Selden, NY 11784 631-696-6900 |
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OTHER LONG ISLAND LEGISLATORS
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| Assemblyman Robert K. Sweeney270 B North Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 631-957-2087 |
Senator Owen H. Johnson2324 Argyle Square Babylon, NY 11702 631-669-9200 |
| Senator Carl Marcellino250 Townsend Square Oyster Bay, NY 11771 516-922-1811 |
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Read More
Dan's Papers article on the MONTAUK 8
Surfers Battle the State for Beach Access
Read Surfline's article on our Fight for the Montauk 8
WE WON!!! - Surfing Not a Crime!
Photo:Morgan McGivern
Members of the Surfrider Foundation’s Eastern Long Island Chapter showed their support last week for a surfer contesting a ticket issued in June for surfing in a nonsurfing zone on the north side of Montauk Point. Read the complete East Hampton Star article...