As a resident/patron of Freeport, New York, we want to share our opinion and open letter posted to the community....

Not in our backyard! Not in our backyard! The all too familiar battle cry of Long island. By suspending Bracco's Clam Bar's Liquor License what has been done is weaken an already struggling seasonal waterfront area. Take a good look around, there are too many vacant properties already on the mile. The largest business on the mile will now have to cut jobs, cut food & beverage deliveries, and cut all entertainment. Call it the trickle down effect, not good.

Say what you will, but this establishment has always brought the most people to the mile, is one of the few that stay open in the winter and is consistent with always something for everyone with a clientele of boaters, familys, kids etc.

They take innovative business decision risks, they are leaders and not followers and are a true genuine family that does the best they can to control their atmosphere. They have many friends and strong ties to the community. No business is perfect, but to single out Bracco's just makes no sense. Without them, your just hurting the village in the long run.

This petition is for the purpose of reinstating the liquor license and allow the Bracco's Family to continue to help the Nautical Mile thrive.