Overview

• Lorenzo, estimated at 110 years old and weighing 21 pounds, lived in the restaurant’s tank for years and became a popular photo attraction for customers.
• The release ceremony featured an official pardon led by owner Butch Yamali alongside Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.
• Yamali said he chose to free Lorenzo rather than sell him to ensure the lobster could return to its natural habitat.
• This event continued Peter’s Clam Bar’s conservation tradition following a similar release of another giant lobster named Lenny.
• Regional outlets including KSNT 27 News and Fox 8 Cleveland covered the event, underscoring widespread interest in Lorenzo’s journey to freedom.