Today's Robert Moses Robert Moses Robert Moses (December 18, 1888 – July 29, 1981) was an American urban planner and public official who worked in the New York metropolitan area during the early to mid-20th century. Moses is regarded as one of the most powerful and influential people in the history of New York City and New York State. https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_Moses Robert Moses - Wikipedia State Park sea temperature is 70 °F.