To build a $40 million catering and restaurant establishment in the footprint of the historic and, alas, defunct Boardwalk Restaurant, Mr. Carl needed a partner.

Wedding receptions are often held at the Boardwalk Restaurant, which means that brides and grooms have their pictures taken on the boardwalk.

So Betty Ford of Seaford was one of the letter writers to Newsday, citing Moses in opposition to the Trump plan to build in the footprint of the old Boardwalk Restaurant.

The Boardwalk Restaurant and some of the snack stands remain open until sometime in December, weather permitting, Mr. Lescinski said.

Best Bet Taking a family-oriented approach, Jones Beach State Park offers a Mardi Gras Gala today from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. in the Boardwalk Restaurant.

The Boardwalk Restaurant and Marina, Lower Amherst Street, near the old County Center and Shepard Park; (518) 668-3242, 8 A.M. to 2 A.M. Christie's on the Lake, 6 Christie Lane, next to the Village Mall; (518) 668-2515, 11:30 A.M. to 2 A.M. or later.

The orchestra and the Foundation for Long Island State Parks held a preconcert benefit dinner at the Boardwalk Restaurant.

But because she once had worked as a waitress in the Boardwalk Restaurant and Mrs. Peters had spent her youthful summers as a park cashier and sandwich maker, the group wanted to see whatever they could.

The historic Boardwalk Restaurant, built in the 1930s and rebuilt in 1966 was demolished in 2004 pending redevelopment by Trump Entertainment Resorts.