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Join us in welcoming author Mark Torres to the store on February 8th at 7pm for a book talk about Mark's new book, “Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance”.The event is free. Copies of Mark's book will be for sale and available for signing after a Q&A period.
"In the early twentieth century, eugenics was at the forefront of scientific discourse in the quest to understand human genetics. On Long Island and throughout the nation, eugenicists were granted unfettered access to conduct experiments on prisoners, psychiatric patients, Coney Island circus performers, Native American reservations and more, all in an effort to legitimize a false science.
The origins of the eugenics movement can be found within the Eugenics Record Office, an otherwise nondescript two-and-a-half-story administrative building at Cold Spring Harbor, New York, under the direction of Charles Benedict Davenport from 1910-1939. The work conducted there directly led to the forced sterilization of thousands of American citizens, the passage of anti-immigration laws, and sparked a deadly global movement that directly inspired the murderous Nazi regime to commit heinous acts under the banner of eugenics.
Author Mark Torres explores the local characters, influences, landmarks and ghastly consequences that emanated from this small Long Island facility for decades and spread throughout the world."
About the author:
Mark Torres is a husband, father, attorney and now internationally known author. Mark is a labor and employment attorney who tirelessly represents thousands of unionized employees and their family members. He received his law degree from the Fordham University School of Law and his bachelor's degree in history from New York University.
Parking:
1- We have a small lot behind the store accessible from Hiddink Street. Our back door is open.
2- The LIRR lot is one block away- right next to the Gas station across the street on Depot Street. There are over 100 spots.
3- There is limited short-term street parking on Railroad Avenue.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
277 Railroad Avenue, Sayville, NY, United States, New York 11782
