MONTAUK—A fishermen’s roundtable convened at Inlet Seafood Restaurant on Sunday, and sitting in the middle was the woman who promised to be their Congressional advocate.
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand attended the roundtable and took notes as each of the veteran Montauk fishermen, boat captains, and marina owners relayed the injustices they say they face, thanks to federal regulations. The senator mostly listened, asking questions when necessary and responding succinctly to each comment made that she would try to be a driving force behind the needed changes.
Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson also attended in support of local fishermen.
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