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POSEIDON’S PARADE IS SATURDAY

LINE UP!
By Bert Sanders tion, but I have yet to see a pat-
tern emerge. All I know is that
After two months of follow- no one ever gets to be a judge
ing The Rockaway Mermaid twice, and to quote a sign in
Brigade around in an attempt old Rincon, PR surf bar, “We
to relay vital information about are all here because we are not
Poseidon’s Parade to the Rock- all there.”
away masses, we have finally Judges tend to represent
arrived at the big event: This various elements of New York
Saturday at high noon, Rocka- City's beach party capital. This
way’s beloved board-less-walk year’s judges are: Chris Nel-
will be transformed into a liv- son, Cedric “Ceddy Ced” Ced,
ing and breathing art exhibit. Bill Gehlhaus, Tara Vasselmen,
Sea creatures, Greek dei- and Noreen Mulvanerty. While
ties, recycled costume crea- some expressed concern about
tors, musicians, dancers, pets, to bed. summer display, Poseidon has publishing these names, The
children, fully grown children, If preliminary forecasts are been rewarding surfers with Brigade insists that the iden-
public stretchers, Vic Thrillers, correct, Hurricane Humberto several amazing late summer tities be made public. “How
fantastical floats, and a whole will also be blessing the penin- swells. will people present the perfect
bunch of Rockaway freaks sula with 4-6 foot waves, setting Five people who will not be bribes if they don’t even know
and families alike will follow the perfect backdrop for the gazing at the surf are this year’s who they are bribing?” Brigade
Whalemina down the board- annual end of summer strut. judges. As in years past, the captain Geoff explained in a
walk, starting at the Beach In this way, Poseidon himself judges will be positioned on snarky quip. In keeping with
106th concession, in a public will be flexing his muscles for colorfully decorated lifeguard Coney Island Mermaid Parade
display of Rockawayness. As surfers and spectators alike. chairs with their backs to the precedent, the judges expect
a community of summer ad- Surfer dudes should show grat- ocean. Members of the brigade bribes. As in most cases, art
dicts, we will rise again one itude to the brigade for pleas- told me that there is a top-se-
more time to put summer 2019 ing the surf gods. After a dismal cret formula for judge selec- Continued on page 41

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BOYLEING POINTS Bad Sign Language

of Transportation spokesper- parked cars are now in the mid-
son. She said, I’ll get back to dle of the street? It’s just as bad
you. in Brooklyn. You see cars in the
Really. She had no clue. middle of the street, what do you
Sometime later, another DOT do? You get in line because you
So, I moved into the right person, who must do comedy on figure they’re just waiting for a
lane then swerved into the the side, said, they are “paint- light to change. Of course, if you
left, swerved back to the right, ed median tip extensions” and need to parallel park into one
swerved again and then jerked “used as a traffic calming tool of those spaces, you will cause
the wheel to get back in the left for turning vehicles.” all traffic behind you to stop. Or
lane. And then waited for a bike Calming? I got my first laugh others will have to swing into
rider to pass so I could make a of the week. oncoming traffic.
right turn from the left lane. I Bus that-never-come lanes It’s nuts and I want to scream
should have gotten a Driving are now all over the place and but I’ll just type really hard. I
Under the Influence but I was white lines that give me geom- mean, it used to take 12 minutes
stone cold sober. I should have etry class flashbacks are splat- to drive from Beach 116th to Far
been pulled over for reckless tered everywhere. Rockaway. Now you need to stay
driving, at least, but I had a fool- Now, I’ve been biking since York Knicks uniforms. God for- at the La Quinta on the way.
proof excuse: I was just follow- before it was cool and before fat bid. The people in charge of traffic
ing the driving lanes in Rocka- guys tried to be sausages. What But where was I? Oh, biking. clearly do not drive or they’re
way. is it that makes a guy (or wom- Yeah, I’ve been biking forever. aiming to drive us insane. I get
There’s some thing, an island? an) want to dress as if they’re And a bike lane here or there is it, they’re hoping to get people
A something-or-other that is actually in the Tour de France? fine but some are insane and just out of their cars and onto pub-
near the median at Beach 105th Bike shorts, I’ll give you. But the meant to screw things up. Why lic transportation. As if that’s an
Street and it just causes driver tops? Stop. You are not Lance is there a bike lane on Rockaway option. They’re making driving
after driver – believe me, you Armstrong; you are the Miche- Beach Boulevard from Beach liking smoking, something so-
can read their lips – saying, what lin Man. 116th to Beach 108th? There’s cially dubious. You drive? Eeew.
in the hell is that? There’s anoth- I’m just glad basketball play- a friggin’ boardwalk one block This is effin crazy. I’m going
er one at Beach 102nd and RBB. ers in the park aren’t doing this. south. back to Beach 105th and sit near
Me, being the dogged journalist Yeah, imagine, guys getting in And how about those bike that calming thing. But I’m gon-
that I am, asked the Department full Los Angeles Lakers or New lanes that hug the curb so that na walk there.

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Locals Testify Against Shelter

at Contract Hearing
By Katie McFadden about a contract hearing for the ed time, Schnupp and the oth-
Rockaway shelter on Thursday, ers were able to come up with
Rockaway is not letting the September 12. The proposed well-thought out testimonies
proposed homeless shelter contract for BVSJ to operate the that they presented to repre-
for 226 Beach 101st Street go shelter for 120 single men comes sentatives from DHS, the May-
through without a fight. A select with a price tag of $40,780,555 or’s Office, HPD and others at
few locals have gone above and for a period from September 1, the hearing on September 12.
beyond in the shelter protest by 2019 to June 30, 2024, with one Schnupp cited several rea-
bringing solid facts and findings four-year option to renew from sons against the shelter being
to a public contract hearing for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028. placed in Rockaway, including
the shelter. Breaking this down, those from how Rockaway has already seen
On September 12, a team in- Rockaway Solutions Not Shel- its fair share of supporting the
cluding local resident Torey ters, a local group against the less fortunate with 6,000 resi-
Schnupp, CPA Sarah Kenny, shelter, found this to mean that dential beds and 8,000 units of
lawyer Mike Scala and lawyer it would cost $71,500 to house public housing in a community
Erik Palatnik made the trip to each man per year at the con- that has one hospital with a fail-
1 Centre Street in Manhattan verted warehouse. And that ing grade, in a borough with the
to testify against a proposed hefty price-tag, which is higher highest unemployment rate,
contract between the NYC De- than the average median in- tify for or against. It is believed and some of the worst trans-
partment of Homeless Services come for Rockaway residents, there was low attendance due portation options in the city.
(DHS) and provider, Black Vet- is just one of many reasons the to many not knowing about She also pointed out how the
erans for Social Justice (BVSJ), group used to testify against the the hearing in the first place. shelter would be placed near
for the Beach 101st property contract and ask that it not be Schnupp says she felt fortunate eight schools and how students
that has been undergoing reno- signed. to be given a heads up about the utilize Beach 101st to walk to
vations by property owner, Lib- According to Schnupp, there hearing from Robby Schwach of nearby mass transit options.
erty One Group. were hearings for two other Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office, The cost itself was another ma-
On August 30, a not-so-pub- shelters in Brooklyn that day, who caught wind of the notice jor red flag for Schnupp, saying
lic announcement was made which no one showed up to tes- on the City Record. With limit- Continued on page 9

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LOCALS TESTIFY not include the results of these The cost to house a homeless At the end of their testimo-
AGAINST SHELTER affiliates in a consolidated set person with a serious mental nies, the group asked that the
Continued from Page 6 of financial statements, even illness is around $58K a year. contract not be approved.
though it is the sole sharehold- For a non-mentally disabled The respective agencies rep-
“$71,500 per man, per year is er and consolidation is required person, it should be about $35K resented at the hearing will now
more than the average income by generally accepted account- a year. The breakdown of this have an opportunity to vote
of local residents. That’s rough- ing principles in the US.” contract come to approximate- on the contract. The contract
ly $6,000 a month to be ware- Attorney Mike Scala took a ly $71,500 per person, more will then head to Comptroller
housed and turned loose during legal approach to his testimo- than doubling the estimate for a Scott Stringer who will have the
the day. It's both reckless and ny, expressing concerns that non-mentally disabled individ- ability to approve or deny it.
destabilizing to the homeless the contract could violate some ual,” Scala found. Rockaway Solutions Not Shel-
men and the neighborhood.” state laws, and that the cost per He also found that if the shel- ters is hoping that the contract
In her testimony, Kenny took a man and some changes made ter is indeed for the mentally not only be rejected, but that
hit at some inconsistencies with to the contract, have raised disabled, it would be in viola- Stringer takes it a step further
BVSJ’s past financials. From some red flags that this pro- tion of state laws. “While we by investigating BVSJ, Liberty
an audited financial statement posed shelter may actually be understand the population of One Group and DHS.
form 2016, Kenny found that the made for a mentally disabled this facility would be 120 single Rockaway Solutions Not Shel-
organization received grants population. men, the mental health status ters reiterates their message
from the city which totaled “I reviewed the contract and of these individuals is legally that while they understand
$7.3 million. “The biggest pro- mental health services are men- significant,” Scala said. “Under the plight of the homeless and
gram expense, at $5.5 million is tioned numerous times. If this §31.23 of the state Mental Hy- they’re not against the city hav-
housing services. More than $4 facility is not handling a men- giene Law, a community resi- ing a comprehensive program
million of this went to salaries, tally disabled population, why dence for the mentally disabled to care for them, the group be-
fringe benefits, automobile ex- would these services be added requires approval of the com- lieves there needs to be better
penses, travel, office supplies to the contract? The contract for missioner of mental health. oversight of shelter developers
and administrative overhead,” 120 single men is at $8.5 mil- Further, 14 N.Y.C.R.R. §595.5(b) they say are lining their pock-
Kenny said. But that wasn’t all lion per year. The same provider provides that such approval ets with taxpayer funds, the
she found. “The audited finan- has operated the Pamoja House cannot be granted if more than not-for-profits that are created
cial statements show that BVSJ shelter for 200 single men for 48 congregate beds are located simply to run the sites, and the
has made advances of granted as low as $4 million. Is there a on the premises. Therefore, it is DHS, whose leaders they allege
funds to several for-profit affil- reason this contract is substan- critical to determine whether tend to approve anything that
iated entities that it owns,” she tially inflated? Or will the nature this facility would house men- crosses their desks.
said. “Management opted to of the population be different? tally ill men.”

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Harbor Light Remains Stuck on an Elevator

By Katie McFadden the opportunity to clear Prior to getting stuck
the air and explain the on the elevator, the Har-
In October 2018, The further delays. The lat- bor Light ran into a few
Rockaway Times report- est hurdle is something other issues during in-
ed that the Harbor Light meant to lift people up, spections. “We had to
would be open in time but for the Heeran fam- go through many in-
for the holidays after ily, it continues to hold spections. There was a
clearing a major hurdle them down—an eleva- construction inspection,
with the New York City tor. “We’ve been waiting which failed, so we had
Board of Standards and on our handicap elevator to take care of that. Then
Appeals on October 11. out front to be inspect- there was a public as-
After what was an uphill ed. We’ve been waiting sembly inspection that
battle with the agency for almost a month to we failed—twice. Each
that lasted several years, get this figured out, but one of these takes weeks
it seemed there was fi- there’s a systems prob- and weeks to get through.
nally a light at the end lem with the Department It’s been an uphill battle.
of the tunnel for the be- of Buildings (DOB) caus- We spent three-and-a-
loved restaurant that has ing a holdup, so it’s been half years in the BSA case
long been rebuilt after a nightmare,” Heeran and that was finished in
burning down during said. Due to the alleged October, but we still had
Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Patrick’s Day Parade, again. Another summer DOB systems problem, the DOB ahead of us and
In November, the Har- locals celebrated as the season has just come to the owners cannot pro- it’s just been a very time
bor Light’s sign went Harbor Light opened its an end, a critical time cess the paperwork to consuming, uphill bat-
up on the building, giv- doors to the communi- for any small business get the elevator signed tle,” Heeran said.
ing people a glimmer of ty for the occasion and in Rockaway. The Har- off on. The elevator in- The Harbor Light even-
hope. But the holidays people got a sneak peak bor Light Restaurant and spection is the last piece tually cleared the inspec-
came and went, and of the interior due to a Pub remains closed. Heeran needs to acquire tions and Heeran says
Rockaway never received temporary permit for As locals question the a liquor license for the the restaurant has been
the gift of the Harbor the day. Had the phoe- holdup and rumors start restaurant, so that they ready to go for about
Light opening. On March nix finally risen from the to swirl, owner Sean can get a temporary Cer-
2, for the Rockaway St. ashes? The doors closed Heeran wanted to take tificate of Occupancy. Continued on page 11

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HARBOR LIGHT
Continued from Page 10
this,” he said. “All we need is
for them to come down and
This Week in History
look at the elevator and tell me SEPTEMBER 19 British as a spy during the Revolutionary
three months, but the elevator it’s good and sign off on it and Kristen O’Grady-Franchock War.
issue remains stuck. “Since DOB we’ll be okay. If there’s anyone Joan Ward George was born. 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued
is having systems issues, we’ve out there that can help us with the preliminary Emancipation Proclama-
1881 - President James Garfield died of a tion, proposing to free all slaves of rebel
been basically reaching out to this, we’d really appreciate it gunshot wound inflicted by a disappoint- states as of Jan. 1, 1863.
everybody, Assemblywomen because we’re at a point where ed office
Stacey Pheffer Amato, Council- we don’t know what to do any- seeker the previous July 2.
1957 - The United States conducted its SEPTEMBER 23
man Eric Ulrich, Borough Pres- more.” first underground nuclear test in the Ne- Al Bags was born.
ident Melinda Katz and they’re Heeran says once the eleva- vada desert. Kathy Moriarty-Courtney was born.
doing what they can, but this tor hurdle clears, he should be
SEPTEMBER 20 1779 - John Paul Jones declared “I have
is beyond that. It’s more of an able to acquire a liquor license Melissa Taylor was born. not yet begun to fight!” aboard the Ameri-
internal issue with DOB and quickly, as it’s already waiting Jen Walls was born. can warship Bonhomme Richard in a bat-
it’s really held us up big time,” on the back burner, and the tle against the British.
1973 - Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in 1806 - After a three-year journey to the Pa-
Heeran said. “I didn’t see any temporary CofO can come soon a battle of the sexes tennis match.
of this coming. I figured once after, allowing the restaurant to cific Northwest, the Lewis and Clark
1998 - Baltimore Oriole shortstop Cal Rip- expedition returned to St. Louis.
we passed the public assembly finally open. ken, Jr., sat out a game, ending his consec-
inspection, we just needed the In the meantime, Heeran says utive game playing streak. Ripken played
2,632 consecutive games over 16 SEPTEMBER 24
elevator, and that was months he appreciates the patience seasons. Barbara Serena was born.
ago, and it’s been a lot of back and support from the commu-
SEPTEMBER 21 1957 - The Brooklyn Dodgers played their
and forth with expeditors trying nity. “We really appreciate the last game at Ebbets Field.
Virginia Dobles was born.
to get the paperwork processed support from the neighbor- Lynn Iudica was born. 1996 - The United States and the world’s
but we’ve run into this snag be- hood and what the elected of- Alanna Hogan was born. other major nuclear powers signed a
cause of the DOB system.” ficials have been doing for us. treaty to end all testing and development
1938 - A hurricane struck New York and of nuclear weapons.
As the Harbor Light continues I feel Rockaway is always put New England with extensive damage and
to sit as a money pit that can’t on the back burner. We were more than 600 deaths. SEPTEMBER 25
open its doors to recoup the in business for 33 years and 1996 - John F. Kennedy, Jr., married Caro-
Marilyn Raphael was born.
lyn Bessette.
costs, Heeran is beyond frus- burned to the ground and now
trated. “We’re paying insur- we’re just looking to get up and SEPTEMBER 22 1775 - Ethan Allen was captured by the
ance. We’re paying taxes. We’re running again and it’s been sev- Craig Carey was born British.
Anna Murphy was born. 1981 - Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in
on this sinking ship, just trying en years already,” Heeran said. as the first female justice on the Supreme
to hold on and get through “It’s really tough.” 1776 - Nathan Hale was hanged by the Court.

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The Dropout Goes Hog Wild For Opening Party

By Katie McFadden With only so much pig to go
around, tickets were limited,
A pound of pig brined for 48 and many who expressed inter-
hours and cooked since the est in the event were told it was
early hours of the morning. sold out early on. So, Steinberg
Tater tots cooked in pork fat plans on doing it again…and
from the pig. Pickled water- again. “This one was just for
melon rinds. Cole Slaw, light- the opening party. We can only
ly seasoned with vinegar and do about 40 tickets at a time. I
pepper. Homemade tangy bar- cooked a 75lb pig but a lot of
becue sauce to dip the pork in. people got shut out even though
And even a bit of homemade they were interested in coming.
cornbread with butter on the So I think we’re going to make
side. All of these different fla- it, hopefully, an every other
vors complemented each other Friday thing. If people want to
when served on platter at The come, I’d love to accommodate
Dropout’s Hog Wild pig roast more people,” she said.
opening party in Riis Park. And sure to keep customers full and Dropout’s opening party that However there’s much more
if that sounds good, just wait, returning for seconds through- evening. in store that will keep people
because chef Julia Steinberg out Rockaway’s offseason. And “I kind of wanted to do some- dropping by The Dropout (167-
will be dishing out plenty more the perfect way to kick it all off thing different. I’ve worked in 02 Rockaway Beach Blvd) all
goodies all season at Riis Park was with something rarely seen Riis for about four or five years winter. The restaurant will be
Beach Bazaar’s winter restau- in Rockaway—a pig roast. with Whit, Susan from Rocka- open Thursdays through Sun-
rant. On Friday, September 13, a way Clam Bar and The Dropout, days, with dinner from 5 p.m.
Steinberg has made her re- limited number of guests were and every year someone says, until about 9 p.m., Thursday
turn to Riis, bringing back some treated to the hog feast, which ‘we should do a pig roast’ and through Saturday, and Stein-
of the same great tastes that sold out just a few days after no one ever does it. So we kept berg’s specialty—brunch—
people first got to experience at it was announced. Beginning talking about it and thought it from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur-
The Dropout in winter 2017/18, 7 a.m., Steinberg was hard at would be fun to open the res- days and Sundays. She kicked
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THE DROPOUT German beers, live music and Along the way, Steinberg
Continued from Page 12 DJs. The menu will include Ba- picked up plenty of experience
varian pretzels, smoked kiel- with some of the best in the
off the first brunch with some basa heroes with sauerkraut business, including Whitney
unique, delicious dishes such and whole grain mustard, brat- Aycock, who she calls a huge
as a bacon, egg and cheese on wurst, and goodies for the kids mentor. However, she also
churro waffles, a Polish platter including hot dogs and chick- worked with many Michelin
complete with Polish sausage, en tenders. “We’re going to do Star chefs, classically trained
egg, heirloom tomato salad a couple good things well and French chefs and even the chef
and toast, and an “everything what’s most fresh. “We’re go- take good care with the sau- behind Ivan Ramen, who’s
but the bagel” platter complete ing to do things seasonally and sages, preparing them the right featured on the Chef’s Table
with lox over fresh greens and keep it as fresh and delicious way,” she said. on Netflix. “I went to different
topped with everything bagel as possible with various fruits Steinberg has a good grasp restaurants, figuring out what
seasoning. and vegetables,” she said. Each on any challenge that comes I enjoyed, and while I found
Steinberg is also bringing day, Steinberg heads to Rock- across her kitchen. After all, fine dining to be technical,
back a classic that kept people away’s own Curran’s Superior she’s had plenty of experience, challenging and great, the way
coming back each weekend Meat for fresh protein for the starting when she was a teen. “I Whit cooks is the way I aspire
during her first winter at Riis— day, Seatide Gourmet Seafood got into cooking by accident. I to make my food, putting your
the fried chicken sando. The in Brooklyn to pick out the was working at the Dept. of In- own spin on things I’ve learned
crispy, spicy, fried chicken on catch of the day, and the best vestigation while in college and along the way,” she said.
a seeded bun, complete with seasonal produce she can find at night I’d bartend at Rocka- As for The Dropout, Stein-
homemade slaw and thin gar- at the Rockaway Farmers Mar- way Seafood. They were short berg hopes that people come
lic pickle slices, is no doubt, a ket on Beach 116th or Edge- on someone at the salad sta- out and enjoy the experience
huge hit. “I took a poll online, mere Farm. The menu for the tion in the kitchen, so I said I’d with her. “I just want everyone
asking if we could keep one day is built around what she do it. I was about 18 at the time to come and have a good time
item from the old menu and finds. and I just loved the dynamics in an environment where peo-
bring it back, what would it be? However on October 5 and of the kitchen. I’d go work for ple can hang with their fami-
We had 350 responses. Over 6, the menu will be particular- DOI in the morning and I’d ly and friends, listen to music
300 were for the chicken sand- ly Bavarian. After all, it’s Riis be thinking about being in the and enjoy good food,” she said.
wich. It’s back. It’s here. It’s not Park’s 5th Annual Oktoberfest. restaurant all day, so instead of “Especially in the winter, when
going anywhere,” she said. Steinberg will be serving up all taking a full-time job with DOI, there’s nothing to do and it gets
What else will be on the the food for the two-day event, I decided I was going to work in so stale, we just come here and
menu? Well, that depends on which will feature imported restaurants instead,” she said. have fun every day.”

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Rockaway’s Bravest Makes It to the Big Screen

By Katie McFadden typecasting eventually led him
to an appearance on what some
Every week, Mario Polit per- consider to be the biggest "So-
forms in one of his most impor- pranos" episode of the series
tant roles—an FDNY firefighter. in 2000. “I played the guy who
But the firefighter by day may raped Dr. Melfi and got away
turn into a star overnight as he’s with it,” Polit said. “I thought
made it on to the big screen in a that was my lucky break. It was
new box office hit—"Hustlers.” the most talked about episode.”
If you call 911 for a fire emer- However, Polit’s acting career
gency in Rockaway, Polit, a came to a slowdown.
lieutenant for Rockaway Park’s That is—until recently. A few
firehouse, Engine 268/ Ladder days ago, someone compared
137, may be among the heroes Polit to a mix of another "Sopra-
that come to your rescue. The nos" actor—James Gandolfini,
Long Beach resident has been and Dwayne “The Rock” John-
working at the local firehouse as son, after seeing him in his new
a lieutenant for more than five of his FDNY career with Ladder I was floored by his character. role in “Hustlers.”
years. However, his career with 106 in Brooklyn before being He inspired me. I said, ‘I wanna Starring as the detective that
the FDNY goes back to May 9, transferred to Rockaway when do that.” So Polit started taking takes down a group of scam-
1999, when he first started the he got a promotion. acting classes and starring in ming strippers, played by some
job. Early on in his career, Polit However, before fighting fires student films, which eventu- big names such as Jennifer
was put to the ultimate test came the battle of remembering ally led him to his first big role Lopez, Constance Wu and Keke
when faced with 9/11. Polit was lines for auditions. About eight in a 1997 film featuring Harri- Palmer, just to name a few, Polit
off duty that day but reported to years prior to starting his career son Ford and Brad Pitt, “Devil’s may have just gotten his big
the site the night of the attack. with the FDNY, Polit fell in love Own.” From there, Polit, who break as an actor.
He lost nine brothers from his with acting. Polit and his family has an Ecuadorian background, Balancing out his FDNY ca-
firehouse that day and spent the were invited to see a play star- was typecasted into what he reer and taking advantage of the
next 10 months at Ground Zero, ring his brother, something his jokingly calls, “positive His- free time around 24-hour shifts,
trying to find their bodies, or family didn’t know he was pur- panic roles. I was a drug dealer,
any others. Polit spent 15 years suing. “My brother was the lead. prison inmate, car thief…” That Continued on page 15

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ROCKAWAY’S guys at his firehouse are proud
BRAVEST of him, showing their support
Continued from Page 14 in the best way they know how.
“The firehouse guys are always
cracking jokes on me,” he said.
“But they’re excited. On Satur-
day, they, along with 55 of my
friends, family, guys from the
firehouse, guys I grew up, all
came to a premiere party at the
Lynbrook Regal movie theater.
They all love the movie,” he said.
Even though he played a de-
tective on screen, Polit says
he didn’t forget his other pro-
fession and even found a way
to pay tribute to it in the film.
“When J.Lo announced the
movie would come out on Sep-
tember 13, I realized that would
be right after 9/11. Originally,
my character was named De-
tective 1 and my co-star, Paul
Nielsen was Detective 2. We
thought it would be nice to have
names. So he took the name
Polit in his everyday role as a Hunter, after his brother-in-law
firefighter who worked in Squad 288 and
Polit started focusing on acting died on 9/11. I remembered
again about five years ago. He hearing about Rafael Hernan-
made appearances on shows dez, a Mexican firefighter who
like Louis CK’s “Louie,” HBO was down at Ground Zero and
show “Crashing,” a recurring died of 9/11-cancer.” When they
role on “The Deuce” and more, presented the idea to director,
this time being typecast in more Lorene Scafaria, she was on
good guy roles. However he board. They got to star as De-
was playing the very important tectives Hunter and Hernandez
role of father on a trip to Disney on screen.
World with his wife and young Polit will get to pay even more
daughter, when he got a call of a tribute to the job when he
about an audition that he didn’t stars in his next big role—as
want to do, but would ultimately firefighter—in Judd Apatow’s
change his life. “Staten Island,” a film about
“I was on vacation and my Pete Davidson after his fire-
agent called and said she had fighter father dies on 9/11. The
this audition. I told her I was film, due on June 19, 2020, also
away and didn’t want to do it. features actor Steve Buscemi,
I found out that it was starring who worked as an FDNY fire-
Jennifer Lopez and my wife was fighter for four years before tak-
like, what’s the big deal? So my ing on acting full time.
daughter held the camera and As for Polit, he says he plans
I read the lines for an audition on sticking around the fire-
tape,” Polit said. “I get back from house if possible. “I’d like to
Disney and my agent says I have stay on for another four years
a callback.” A few weeks later, until I hit 25 years with the de-
Polit got the part. partment. But who’s not to say
Working around his FDNY something crazy happens with
schedule, Polit filmed his scenes this movie? It’s number two in
around Manhattan and West- the country. Then I’d probably
chester starting at the end of do what Steve did and take a
February. Last Friday, Septem- leave of absence and make a
ber 13, “Hustlers” hit theaters decision, but in the meantime,
and the past few weeks have I plan on continuing both ca-
been a whirlwind for the ac- reers,” he said. “I love both. I
tor. “I just hit 20 years with the love being a fireman and I love
FDNY and now this…I’m on being an actor and I’m very
cloud nine,” he said. blessed because I get to do two
Polit says even the rest of the passions for a living.”
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Local Musician to Play Across the Pond

By Katie McFadden The Lou Reed tour will make
its way across to venues that
He’s the man that puts to- seat around 1,500 in six English
gether the music at Rockstock cities including London, Liv-
and Barrels and he’s graced erpool, Birmingham and Nor-
just about every music ven- wich, over the course of seven
ue in town, donating his tal- days, and Hornung has hopes
ent at fundraisers, joining in that it will see the same success
with other local musicians and as the Holy Holy tour did. “This
dazzling with his own bands, is the debut of it. Hopefully
Walker and the Brotherhood of they’ll extend it to other parts
the Grape, Q-South and Kings of the world,” he said.
Heartbeat. Now he's taking his For something so big, Hor-
iconic voice across the pond. nung has spent plenty of time
Walker Hornung is on his way preparing for it. While Hor-
to England to perform as the nung usually has the backing
opener for a major tribute to of his bands, this time it’s a
Lou Reed. solo act. “It’s like the old days.
Leaving Thursday, Septem- It’s just me and my guitar, play-
ber 19, Hornung, of Howard ing my original songs,” he said.
Beach, will be touring every BB Kings in Manhattan. “I in- perform Bowie’s music. The Hornung has prepared at least
major city in England for a vited some friends from the tour was a success and went on 15 acoustic songs, some from
week before returning home UK, Fifteen Lions, to perform to go around most of the world. his Q-South days and many
on September 29. Along the at the show, and after, one of They decided to do a Lou Reed from Walker and the Broth-
way, he’ll be playing some of the guys asked me for an au- version and asked this pre- erhood of the Grape, and will
his acoustic hits from different dition tape because he was in- punk singer Richard Strange to choose which to perform dur-
parts of his nearly 30-year mu- volved in an upcoming show do it, so he’ll be singing the Lou ing his sets based on the vibe
sic career. for Lou Reed. A few years back, Reed songs and they asked me he gets from the crowd, or re-
How this came to be goes there was this Holy Holy tour to come over and do the open- quests from fans that follow his
back to January 2018, when where all of David Bowie’s for- ing and sing on two of the Lou
Hornung headlined a show at mer musicians got together to Reed songs,” Hornung said. Continued on page 17

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LOCAL MUSICIAN When Hornung returns, he’ll
Continued from Page 16 be right back to working hard.
social media pages. After all, he’s planning on re-
Even though it’s his first time leasing a new Brotherhood of
touring around England, Hor- the Grape album by Christ-
nung says he already has an mas. Some of the songs are
English fanbase from time spent already finished, and he’ll be
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music in London. “My ini- home too. “We can’t wait to
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me to this huge Caribbean pop- playing a gig in Milwaukee in
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voice is what connects with peo- grows up with you,” he said.
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anti-Semitism is on the rise in
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B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
6 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Ariana David • Colleen Brady • Tanya Bass • Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner
417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Introducing a Magnificient 5 Tiered Classic French Chateau

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Call Lisa Jackson for more details. 917-623-8985
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sq ft., the possibilities house with fire place, with an ocean view Radiant heat, split floors, stainless
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pays gas and electric. and lots of parking. dryer, central air and large private water washer/dryer in unit.
$5,500 $4,000 parking spot. $2,950 view deck. $2,800 $2,550
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B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
6 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Ariana David • Colleen Brady • Tanya Bass • Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner
417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
The Rockaprop Team

NEPONSIT  BEACH BLOCK NEW TO MARKET BELLEthHARBOR  BEACH BLOCK

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salt water heated swimming pool, outdoor shower, detached suites), HW floors, central air, radiant heat, in-ground and an enviable lifestyle. Situated just 4 homes from
garage, 2 driveways plus an in-law suite w/ private entrance. heated pool. the oceanfront, this home is a steal. Don't miss out!
OCEANFRONT  LAND FOR SALE NEPONSIT ARVERNE BY THE SEA FAR ROCKAWAY ROCKAWAY PARK
Belle Harbor Sprawling 80’ x 100’ Two 2 Family Homes for Sale New To Market 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo
This dream beach Fabulous 4BR, 4 bath Located in the 4BR home with open Breathtaking views of
home can become split level home. beautiful Dunes. floor plan, master BR the glistening Ocean,
your reality! Build Gourmet kitchen, Each home has 5 BR, suite with walk in closet boardwalk and beach,
your 3,600 sq. ft. gleaming HW floors 3.5 baths, private and private tiled bath. to the NY city skyline.
masterpiece. Call today throughout, fin bsmt parking, yard and Gated property, cozy Contemporary and
and we will get you with 2 BR’s and 2 car garage. Present all backyard and private stylish, floor to ceiling
started! $2,500,000 garage. $1,875,000 offers. $999,000 parking. $729,000 windows. $699,000
BRAND NEW TO MARKET ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR
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UN showing! $699,000 UN bsmt w/ BR. Private UN rental,W/D hookup. UN spot. $599,000 UN each apt. has 2BR's 1
garage. $649,000 $625,000 bath. $550,000
ARVERNE CONDO CALLING ALL SURFERS! BROAD CHANNEL ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH
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garage. $549,000 car parking. $495,000 home. $439,000 $429,000 $419,000

BRAND NEW TO MARKET! ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR
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Our office is in Brooklyn,

but our homes are in Rockaway

Susan Natale
Lic. RE Salesperson

Calemine & Co. is proud to introduce the

newest member of our growing team in
6513 Seaspray Ave. $975,000
Rockaway, Alexandra Choi! Calemine & Co. exclusively
listed, marketed and SOLD this
Alex is deeply rooted in the fabric of 2-family house in the Dunes
Rockaway and is well known by everyone. Her L D! Section of Arverne By The Sea
family has been operating Belle Harbor Foods SO for $975k. Now the HIGHEST
on B129th for decades. People have always recorded sale in Arverne By
appreciated her genuinely warm and friendly
The Sea this year.
personality and her keen sense of style. Alex
now brings her intimate knowledge of both Listed and exclusively sold by Associate Broker Alice O'Connor.
the people and the landscape of our Clients come first at Calemine & Co.
community to the real estate profession. You
may still spot her helping out her family in the FOR RENT!
130 Beach 121st St. #1G 130 Beach 121st St. #2B CO M M E R C I A L
store (if you do please say hi), but rest assured
$191,000 $165K 111-02/04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
that Alex is now a full-time real estate
professional and an integral team member at !
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Calemine & Co. Real Estate. We are proud to SO LD
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welcome Alex to our team!

Rockaway Beach Rockaway Park Arverne By The Sea

3bd/2ba — $2,450 2bd/1ba duplex w/ ocean view — $2,400
1bd/1ba w/ balcony, 3bd/1ba – $2,100 2bd/1ba w/ ocean view terrace — $2,300
2bd/1ba — $1,800
ocean views – $1,600 2bd/2ba bungalow – $1,950 1bd w/ oceanviews — $1,800

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Don’t Need
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les reads "potato crisps." 100 years ago, half a bil-
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infected with the Spanish
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Ask the Detectable and Preventable

DOC By Peter Galvin, MD
as symptoms such as gastroin-
testinal or rectal bleeding, un-
blood in the sample will turn
the paper blue. This is done
as quickly as possible, as wait-
ing may give a small, local-
explained abdominal pain or on three consecutive stool ized tumor time to grow. Co-
weight loss, persistent change samples over three days on lonoscopy is not only the gold
Colorectal cancer is the sec- in bowel movements, and bow- an annual basis. This should standard of colorectal cancer
ond most common cancer and el obstruction typically occur not be done at the time of a screening, it also can biopsy
cause of cancer-related deaths in advanced disease when it is digital rectal examination or suspicious lesions and remove
in the United States, account- less amenable to cure. if there is rectal, urinary, or polyps. It can be done with or
ing for about 50,000 deaths in The American Cancer So- vaginal bleeding. Dietary and without sedation (although
2017. The lifetime risk of its ciety recommends beginning medication restrictions are I can’t imagine having one
occurrence is estimated to be screening at age 45. Earlier critical to this test. Consum- without sedation). In the ab-
one in 21 men and one in 23 screening should be done in ing red meat, which contains sence of a positive family his-
women. Its incidence has de- those with a family history of hemoglobin, and certain veg- tory of the disease or a history
clined 24 percent over the last the disease. For reasons not etables (radishes, turnips, of removal of pre-cancerous
30 years and by three percent yet known, the incidence of cauliflower, cucumbers) that polyps, colonoscopy should
per year between 2004 and colorectal cancer is increas- contain peroxidase will cause be done about every ten years.
2013. This decline in incidence ing in white males under age a false-positive test. Vita- Complications of colonoscopy
is due to improved screen- 50. Based on current trends, min C inhibits heme peroxi- are rare, but do include bow-
ing methods. Also, because by 2030 the incidence of dase activity and will cause a el perforation (four in 10,000
of better screening, the five- colorectal cancer is expected false-negative test. cases) and significant intesti-
year survival rates for patients to increase by 90 percent in More recently, fecal immun- nal bleeding (eight in 10,000).
with colorectal cancer has in- adults ages 20 to 39, and by ochemical testing, or FIT, has Colorectal cancer is both
creased, from 48.6 percent in 28 percent in those 35 to 49. replaced the FOBT. Media ad- detectable and preventable
1975 to 66.4 percent in 2009. For many years, screening for vertising for a FIT called Co- with proper screening. Doc-
When detected at a localized colorectal cancer relied on loguard is widespread. Most tors and patients need to pick
stage, the five-year survival the fecal occult blood test, or experts recommend FIT every a screening method that the
rate is over 90 percent. Unfor- FOBT. This involves putting a one to two years. It is impera- patient is comfortable with
tunately, it is only diagnosed small sample of stool on guai- tive to follow the directions of and will adhere to.
early in 39 percent of patients. ac paper and adding a drop of the home-based FIT carefully. Questions and comments
It is essential to screen people “developer” (hydrogen per- If the FIT is positive it is im- may be sent to editor@rocka-
when they have no symptoms, oxide) on it. The presence of portant to get a colonoscopy waytimes.com.

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Honoring Grief
sanctuary. As yoga teachers, spiritual part. There is some- cherish the inevitable changes
we hold space for our stu- thing for everyone but I believe we face. Guide us in ceremo-
dents, perhaps never fully un- the most important part is that ny and celebration when our
derstanding what they are go- we are all there for one anoth- time comes. Teach us to hon-
Each day brings forth a new ing through unless they share er. So many stories have come or the young ones when their
thought, subject, theme in our their stories. through our doors at Ocean bodies and minds shift and
lives. Waking up can be bliss- On this one particular Sun- Bliss Yoga and we are simply mature. Show us how to mid-
ful, and at other times rather day, I am aware of one my there to support and honor wife the elders and the sick
difficult, depending on your student’s losing her beautiful each person’s path through across the bridge and into the
current situation. Yesterday, I mother who lived a wonder- compassion and support. Lis- next dimension. Hold us close
wanted to write all about grat- ful, long life full of love and tening and being present to to you when we must leave old
itude and how it promotes a happiness. She is very sad and the person in front of you is ways behind to embrace what
feeling of joy and happiness. I, too, feel her pain and an- important. You will miss the is next for us. Remind us that
Waking up every day to simply guish of loss of her first love. I opportunity to hold space for change is not to be feared, but
saying thank you. It’s a nice can only offer my hugs, words that person if you don’t take cradled in recognition. Sur-
way to start the day. of compassion and a balanced the time to be aware. round us in your warmth and
But then I opened my book class. On this day, I choose to The following is what I read light and usher us into our
of poems on this day, “Hon- go very slow and deliberate. at the end of my classes this new stages as precious chil-
oring Grief ” by Pixie Light- There are many different lev- week as we transitioned into dren of the Earth, who never
horse. I have never been able els but we are here today for autumn. “Honoring Rites of stop growing and do so because
to read this in class because it the healing of one’s soul. Passage” by Pixie Lighthorse. you inspire us to rise.”
is much too powerful for those Loss can be paralyzing and “We are spilling over with Grief is a process. Allowing,
people grieving from the loss so frightening. In the past gratitude today for divine sup- sitting with it, letting go, holding
of their loved ones. Teaching week, there has been much port and presence in our lives. space - all part of the process.
yoga can be fragile and sen- loss and I am aware and feel We need your energy to move May you be Happy, May you
sitive; however, on the mat is sad. Many people come to through our transitions. We be Healthy, May you be Free
where you can feel safe and their mats to find peace and need creativity and motiva- of Suffering and May you live
comfortable. In stillness and solace for themselves. Others tion to find the healers who with Ease.
silence, everything comes up, come for the physical aspect can help us honor ourselves (This is a reprint of a column
but being there becomes a and yet others come for the when we change. Help us to from 9/26/2018).

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creased along with my waist-

line (silver in the hair, gold in
the teeth, crystals in the kid-
ney, sugar in the blood, iron
in the arteries, lead in the butt
and an accompanying and al-
most inexhaustible supply of
natural gas), I should gracefully
accept the fact that the "silver
fox" appellation was an endan-
gered term for some time and
now has gone extinct, being re-
placed with more age appropri-
ate comparisons with Santa
Claus!
Not to be outdone, I re-
minded my clan that "You are
only as old as you feel and I

Turning 65 and ready for feel like I am still in my 40s!"

It was quickly brought to my
attention that I did not rely
Medicare, or eligible Ageless
on a walking cane to travel
about in my 40s and further,

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and Medicaid? Yes Wonder

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$0 or Low Cost Plan Premiums must be failing. tient than I had been in my
Now granted, my hair had younger days and possessed
turned completely white with a clear conscience. My
by the time I was 30. At beloved Grace (aka: she who
the time it was no big deal must be obeyed) cautioned
as most of the comments that I was obviously confus-
regarding my mane were ing patience with not caring
complimentary, such as, anymore and that as far as a
"Here comes the silver fox," clear conscience was con-
and the like. I mentioned this cerned, I should write that
concern regarding my eye- off to a bad memory.
sight to my beloved Grace, as Obviously, I would be re-
well as my two daughters, in ceiving no aid and com-
Hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Note: From April 1 to the hopes that I might receive fort from my family in this
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languages are also available free of charge at the number above. AgeWell New looked like "Grandpa" for at yone would be so kind as to
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por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. AgeWell pened to the old ‘silver fox?’" a few hours among friends
New York I was informed that, unfortu- who would not be so quick
nately, as the decades passed
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the blue color enhancing
shampoo from my hair, leav-
SPOTTED: GLAMPING
Continued from Page 28 ing a vivid bluish tint. After
sheepishly explaining what
to make ageist remarks. had transpired with my hair
No sooner had I walked color, I was offered an ice-
into the Post's canteen when cold beer and advised that I
I was met with a remark should not worry too much
from a friend who inquired about this issue as growing
if I had tinted my hair blue old is not for the weak of
like the old ladies used to heart, considering the fact
do back some years ago. It that in dog years, I should
was only after examining my already be dead!
face once again in a nearby Broad Channel, why would
mirror that I realized that I anyone want to live any-
had not completely rinsed where else?

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agent of LLC upon whom process against 8/27/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE mail copy of process to 58-55 246 Cres,
it may be served. SSNY shall mail process agent upon whom process against may be 19901. Purpose: Construction and con- Upper Unit, Little Neck, NY 11362. Pur-
to: Telos Legal Corp, 99 Washington Ave., served & shall mail process to 242-20 Bar- struction related services. pose: Any lawful purpose.
Ste. 805A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: any rows Ct., Douglaston, NY 11362. General
lawful activities. Purpose. Storefront 101 Realty, LLC, Arts of Org.
26 Linden Blvd LLC, Arts of Org.
filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)
7/19/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig.
LASZLO KOVACS as agent upon whom process against as agent upon whom process against
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IN OLD TIMES, Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line

a rimmed baking sheet with foil
THINGS WERE or parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk to-
DONE RIGHT! gether the eggs, oil and 2 table-
spoons water. Add the lentils,
By Katie Lucev red onion, spinach and roasted
Lentil, Roasted red pepper. Mix to combine.
Fold in the cheese.
Pepper and Add the falafel mix and stir to
combine. Transfer the mixture
to the prepared baking sheet
Spinach and shape into a 9 x 3-1/2” loaf.
Bake until the internal temper-
Vegetable Loaf ature registers 150 degrees, 30
– 35 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes
By Sharon Feldman before slicing.

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2 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 15-ounce can lentils, rinsed
1 small red onion, finely
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2 cups baby spinach, chopped
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1 jar roasted red peppers, cut
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2 ounces feta cheese, crum-
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100th Precinct Vehicle

Vandalized

Printing:
Letterheads, Envelopes, Bumper Stickers,
Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards
Silk Screen
Printing CUSTOM
Plaques T-SHIRATsSLow On Friday, September 13, of- Fortunately, there were no
ing
Trophies Start as $15 ficers from the 100th Precinct
were responding to a 911 call
officers in the vehicle at the
time of the incident, so there
Graphics for help inside NYCHA de- were no injuries.
velopment, Carleton Manor, The NYPD has a complaint
Tee Shirts just before 7 a.m., when they report on file for the incident
Hoodies
Y
came out to find a shocking and is continuing to inves-

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surprise—a brick to the wind- tigate. No arrests have been
Posters
ID NE
shield of their police vehicle. made at this time.

R O AN
EMB HIRTS, NBEEDS!
Caps
Schumer Urges

S , T-S ING
Study Approval

OPHIE R PRIN T Gen. Todd T. Semonite,

commanding general of the
erosion, causing havoc among
merchants and beach-goers.

R
T ALL Y O U U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
signed the Chief’s Report for
the Hurricane Sandy Reformu-
lation Study. The report will
In April of this year, a tempo-
rary solution was offered with
348,000 cubic yards of sand
being poured onto the beach-
be submitted to the Assistant es allowing the merchants and
T-Shirts Secretary of the Army for Civil
Works, Ricky Dale James, for final
summer crowds to enjoy the
2019 summer season.
Custom Made - No Minimum approval. “The U.S. Army Corps has
Senator Charles Schumer fol- spent several years devoting
Custom Banners lowed with a letter to James urg-
ing him to approve the report in
its immense resources and ex-
pertise to writing this report,”
Signs an expeditious manner. Citing Schumer added. “Now that we
the damage done by Hurricane have the recommendations we
Large Color Print-Outs Sandy and the ongoing challenge need to make the Rockaway
of coastal protection, Schumer Peninsula and Jamaica Bay
Print Your Art & wrote, “The need for a compre- more resilient, I urge you to
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Custom Refrigerator Magnets term solutions for erosion con- move forward as soon as pos-
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will protect our most vulnerable With a speedy approval, jetty
91-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard communities for years to come.” construction can begin by year
718-634-1089 • 646-606-9062 In 2018, eleven blocks of
beach were closed for the sum-
end. The Chief’s Report and as-
sociated documents are availa-
Rockawaygraphics@verizon.net mer season because of beach ble at: nan.usace.army.mil/
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AOH Donates Irish Fest Proceeds

on’s share of proceeds to keep the proceeds of
in the form of a $15,000 the Festival in the Rock-
check, as Father Richard aways.
has generously hosted Father Richard Ahl-
the Irish Fest each year meyer was once again
in the St. Camillus’ ex- overjoyed at the dona-
pansive parking lot. tion and invited the Hi-
Hibernian envoys were bernian’s back for an 8th
then sent out to deliver year of family friendly
the remaining checks; Irish fun this coming
$2,500 to St. Francis de June 6 and 7, 2020.
Sales Parish, $2,500 to AOH Division 21 Pres-
Blessed Trinity Parish, ident Mark Edwards
$1,500 to the Rockaway had the following to say
Knights of Columbus, after the donation was
$1,000 to the Rocka- made “I am so proud to
way W.I.S.H., $1,000 to be the President of this
the Rockaway Rovers great organization. We
Irish Football Team and are a tight knit group
$5,000 to Rockaway Spe- because everyone has
cial Olympics for their a say in what goes on.
annual Adaptive Skiing Our prayers and pledge
Weekend in Windham. every month are taken
By Mike Schramm Beach and Breezy Point cal parishes and organ- This year’s round of to heart. God Bless AOH
once again held true to izations. donations brings the Division 21.” He further
This past Monday, at their motto of “Friend- The Hibernians wel- total amount of donat- added “If you are of
their regular month- ship, Unity and Chris- comed St. Camillus/St. ed funds from the seven Irish descent, Catholic
ly meeting, the officers tian Charity” as they Virgilius Parish Pastor years of the Rockaway/ and interested in joining
and members of Ancient donated almost $29,000 Richard Ahlmeyer to Breezy Point Irish Festi- our clan of merry men,
Order of Hibernians Di- of their 7th Annual Irish their meeting and pre- val to $265,000, and ful- please call me at 646-
vision 21 of Rockaway Festival proceeds to lo- sented him with the li- fills the Hibernians vow 662-2393.”

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The Allen Family would like to thank all of those who took part in the 15th Annual Richie Allen Memorial
Surf Classic. The quote of the day goes to 6 year old Mara Brady. When returning her jersey after her heat
she looked up to her dad and said, “That was fun. Can we do it again next year?” Celebrating Richie’s life
on the beach that he loved all these years has been a blessing, and to share it with this community and
the next generation has made it all the more special. We are forever grateful. Special thanks to Steve and
Christian Stathis and the Boarders Surf Shop crew, Jimmy Dowd and the St. James Clothing crew, Jimmy
Otton and the Fat Cardinal Bakery crew, GrayBeards, Rockaway WISH, the Dematteis family, Kia Carbone,
Michael Wienstein, Jeff Anthony, the shirt selling crew and the countless others who helped make this a
great day. Looking forward to seeing Mara and all of you next year!

Girls 9 & Under Girls 10-12

1st Maeve Murphy 1st Frances Riches
2nd Taylor Keiley 2nd Catherine Johnson
3rd Adison Heeran 3rd Elle Riches
Honorable Mention - Lilith Costa, Ashlee Ferriola, Mara Brady, Molly Gallagher,
Honorable Mention - Charley Mae Heeran, Megan Youngberg, Keira Ward,
Teagan O’Rourke, Brielle Heeran, Mary Anna Thuilot, Tess Riches, Juliet Costa, Taryn Martin,
Noelle Thuilot, Hayden Martin, Maggie Butler, Fionnuola Fitzgerald & Kate Urciuoli Jackie Anaya, Zoe Monte, Kathleen Murray, Maddie Youngberg & Julia Courtney

Girls 13-16 Boys 10 & Under

1st Josie Anaya 1st Richie Aiken
2nd Kathleen Conti 2nd Basil Gershkovich
3rd Brigit Butler 3rd Frankie Cullen
Honorable Mention - Reilly Nichtern, Gabrielle Redden, Kailey Aiken & Emma Flohr Honorable Mention - Noah Sheridan, Giovanni Puglisi, Padraig O’Rourke, Joseph Costa,
Tim Nichtern, Nicholas Donovan, James Moriarty, Justin Youngberg, Brody Leonard, Connor McNeil,
Robert Luhrs Jr., Billy Thuilot, Jake Price, Brady Gallagher, JW Youngberg & Matthew Didora

Boys 11-13 We are placing

1st Owen Conti another order for
2nd Aaron Gershkovich
3rd Marciano Guerrero t-shirts. If you wish to
Honorable Mention - Ben Pollack, Finbar McGuinness, Tommy Martin, Quinn Breslin, Mi-
chael Kelly, John Thuilot, James Nichtern, Joe Butler, Matthew Martin, Matthew McDonald, Brendan order please text Gail
Mulvihill, Dylan Tuhey, Sean Green, Aiden Leary and Matt Bambury
at 646-322-5984 with
your name, number
Boys 14-16 of shirts requested
1st James Martin
2nd Matt Murray and sizes before
3rd Parker Karinsky
Honorable Mention - Jack DeBoer, Michael Duffy, Jameson Remuck, James Endall, September 24th.
Giancarlo Acosta, Gian Luca Tornetti, Sammy Pollack & Sandon Karinsky Thank you.
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By Kami-Leigh Agard Saturday, September 21 203 Beach 116th Street crowd. After Poseidon’s Parade,
2 p.m. to 7 p.m. head to Coney Island to check
Who cares if Labor Day has Low Tide will be the place to be Sunday, September 22 out the Great Irish Fair at the
come and gone? Summer ain’t for your unofficial Poseidon’s Pa- 7 p.m. Ford Amphitheater. There will
over! The heat is still on and rade after-party. Solshyne will be The Mike Severino Quartet is be Irish dancers and a full day
the Rockaway Groan still rules. getting groovy on the boardwalk, back playing jazz hits and more of live music from Padraig Al-
There’s so much to enjoy as lo- bringing all your favorite Grateful as you enjoy the end to your len & McLean Avenue Band (12
cal hot spots are forever hopping Dead tunes and beyond. weekend at Rustwoods. p.m.), The Brooklyn Bards (12
with fabulous live music, theater Beach 97th Concession 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd p.m.), The Canny Brothers Band
and arts, plus the concessions are (behind Whit’s) (2 p.m.) The Susan and Gerard
open for another glorious week. Saturday, September 21 Irish Band (2 p.m.), Unforgetta-
So stick around—the Rock is the 5 p.m. Sundays ble Fire (4 p.m.), Jameson’s Re-
place to be! Gather round mermaids, sail- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. venge (4 p.m.), Celtic Cross (6
ors and nautical creatures of all Head to Whit’s for a hoppin’ p.m.) and Shilelagh Law closing
LIVE MUSIC: types. The official Poseidon’s jazz/beebop lunch featuring the out the night starting at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, September 20 Parade after-party is going down Mike Severino Trio. Tickets available at the door or
6 p.m. at Rustwoods. The party is spon- 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd on Eventbrite.com for just $20.
That summer had us Wiped sored by Rockapulco Gold Beer, 3052 West 21st Street, Brook-
Out! Join for Nick Row-produced so there will be plenty of it to go SPECIAL MENTIONS lyn
end-of-summer bash blasting around while you listen to a sing-
hip hop all night at Rustwoods. a-long set from Danny Mulvaner- POSEIDON PARADE TIME! ARTS
Performances by High Fisher, ty, Bobby Butler, and the legend- Saturday, September 21 Saturdays & Sundays
Prossess, 1ne Family, Acosta and ary Campion Brothers, followed 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
more. $15 in advance, $20 at the by a full two sets by Squid. Calling all merfolk! You don’t Join the Rockaway Artists Alli-
door. 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd want to miss the much-an- ance for ArtSplash 2019. Attend-
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd (Behind Whit’s End) ticipated fifth annual Rock- ees will get the opportunity to
(Behind Whit’s End) away 2019 Poseidon Parade! celebrate local artists’ work in all
Saturday, September 21 This event, dubbed as the “A media including photography,
Friday, September 20 6 p.m. Day Of Fun And Fantasy By paint, sculpture, etc. The exhibit
8 p.m. End the summer with some The Sea,” has become a Rock- is open Saturdays and Sundays
Get a taste of Squid to kick off flavor! We’re talking La Barracu- away-signature event boasting through November 10.
your weekend as the Calamar da, which will have all your fa- an eclectic array of creative ma- For more info, visit:rockawa-
Quartet rocks the Belle Harbor vorite eats and drinks to wash it rine-themed costumed parad- yartistsalliance.org
Yacht Club. down, and in between, get ready ers and floats. The parade kicks sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden
533 Beach 126th Street to dance as Julian Vasquez, El Di- off at noon from Caracas, Beach
amante de Salsa y su Orquesta, 106th Street Boardwalk Con- THEATER
Friday, September 20 will add some spice to your night cession. Paraders should arrive Starting Friday, September 20!
8 p.m. to 12 a.m. under the stars. between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Is the American Dream attain-
Gerald Bair is back in town 196 Beach 97th Street to check-in and line up, and able? Find out in the Rockaway
to help you start your weekend enjoy some live music before Theatre Company’s production
right, playing his original hits, Saturday, September 21 the parade begins. The band of of the American classic, The
Irish tunes and more at RBQ! 6 p.m. merfolk continues from Beach Great Gatsby, directed by Frank
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Missed prom? Or want to rem- 106th all the way down to 95th Caiati. The plot—Jay Gatsby, a
inisce? Rippers Prom is on! Wear Street, where a DJ and other ac- self-made millionaire, passion-
Friday, September 20 your prom best, or come as you tivities will be taking place all ately pursues the elusive Dai-
9 p.m. are, and boogie down as the afternoon. The judges stands sy Buchanan. Nick Carraway,
Award-winning musician Ker- Surf’s Up Crew DJ’s all night long. are at Beach 98th Street, so be a young newcomer to Long Is-
ry Kearney makes his way down Beach 86th Concession sure to face ocean-side and give land, is drawn into their world
from Breezy Point to rock out them your best, you could win of obsession, greed and danger.
Thai Rock for the night with his Saturday, September 21 an award! Plus with The Rock- The breathtaking glamour and
band. Get ready for plenty of 8:30 p.m. away Times as a sponsor, grab decadent excess of the Jazz Age
blues classics on the bay. Continue the Poseidon’s Par- the chance to display your cre- come to Rockaway’s stage in F.
375 Beach 92nd Street ty at RBQ as Friends in Sound ativity and score a photo in the Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
rolls in with their classic rock and newspaper! So come on down Show dates are September 20,
Saturday, September 21 blues hits. and enjoy a beautiful late sum- 21 22, 27, 28, 29, and October 4,
10 a.m. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. mer day on the boardwalk, it’s 5 and 6. Ticket prices: Adults $20
This morning at Caracas will a sight to see! To register and for / Seniors $15. For more info and
be a bit chaotic as Poseidon’s Saturday, September 21 more information, visit: posei- tickets, visit: www.rockawaythe-
Parade participants get ready to 9 p.m. donsparade.com atrecompany.org.
step off, but the BEasy Band will The Brooklyn Bards transport T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort
keep it cool, calm and collected, you to the Emerald Isle with clas- GREAT IRISH FAIR Tilden
and of course, fun as they kick off sic and contemporary Irish war Saturday, September 21
the celebration in the morning. marches, slides, rebel and love 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Got info on local live music and
Beach 106th Concession songs. Leanúint do chroí to Rog- This one’s off the peninsu- art? Email: kami@rockaway-
ers! la, but it’s sure to draw a local times.com
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Far Rock HS Reunites

On Sunday September 15, 1979, gathered to celebrate the
the Second Annual Far Rocka- wonderful years spent at Far
way High School Alumni Reun- Rockaway High School and
ion was held at the Dreadsurf- the lifelong friendships that
er Grill on the Boardwalk and were a big part of the experi-
Beach 17th Street. More than ence.
150 alumni, representing the Photos courtesy of Dr. Andrew
graduating classes from 1950 - Rubin.

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LOCAL COLOR:
READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX
We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best
photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some
shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your pho-
tos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and
we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do re-
ceive more than we can print.

By Haley Smith
By Claudia Bloom

By Andrew Amplo

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The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Page 41
POSEIDON’S PARADE trolled by the bodacious bri-
Continued from Page 3 gade babe, Bettina.
After the parade there will be
a family style fair on Beach 95th
Street, where the parade ends.
DJ Kuff Daddy Dollars, will get
the party going as a variety of
activities and entertainment Sunday, September 29, 2019
9:00 AM Start
dazzles the plaza. There will
be face painters, dancers, and
performance artists galore.
Whalemina will also be present n Boardwalk Beach 102nd
for photos. This will also be the
location for the announcing of to Beach 126th Back
the winners and the presenta-
tion of the amazing homemade isit www.rockapulcorun.co to register
trophies. or Pre Register in person Thursday, Sept.26th
This free event is presented at the Belle arbor acht lub 6p 9p
by Poseidon’s Parade Inc., who
thanks the community for its atch a wave or awareness,
continued support of this year- bene itting local a ilies dealing with cancer
ly event. The official after-par- All proceeds to ,
ty, presented by Rockapulco a o unity non pro it charitable organi ation
imitates life. Gold, will be at Rustwoods at
providing services and support to our co unity.
As previously mentioned, the 5 p.m. and will feature a sing
parade will be led by Katie Pas- along acoustic session featur-
ta and Bryan Fraser, who were ing Bobby Butler, Danny Mul- n e ory 2019 onorees
crowned king and queen of this vanerty, and The Campion Anne arie Sullivan Teri Baut
winter’s prom. The soon-to- Brothers opening up for Squid.
be newlyweds will get things There will also be live music (Broad Channel) (Broad Channel)
started. Caracas will have The from Solshyne at Low Tide Bar, lare roesch Pat r ano
Beasy Band providing the per- and Blac Rabbit at Caracas. (Rockaway Beach) (Rockaway Beach)
fect sound for the pre-parade (I heard some rumors going
panicky parade participants around about a certain under- Billy 9 inane atthew Piccione
as they register last-minute or water vehicle of a certain hue Breezy Point) Breezy Point)
check in. being included in the act).
At the judging area, the in-
sanity will be narrated by Jim- Please register for the parade
Post Run edals at o unity ouse
my Dowd, the official MC, and on PoseidonsParade.com. This Like us on acebook catchacure5k
foot traffic will be strictly con- year is shaping up to be a doozy!
Entry Fees: Adult $30
Children 12 and under $15

OKTOBERFEST at SFDS Mail to: S atch A ure 533 Beach 126th St, Belle arbor, N 11694
Make checks payable to S o Rockaway e o atch A ure .

If you have lived here for Bill, Fr. Jim and Fr. Jomar— In-person registration & pickup of numbers and shirts at:
any meaningful amount of served spirits and helped The Belle arbor acht lub Thursday, Septe ber 26th ro 6 9P
time, you know that Rocka- those who attended leave
way can pull off one heck- “spiritually fulfilled.” Well, Day of Race Registration at:
of- a-party. In keeping with these three are at it again, o unity ouse 101 19 Rockaway Beach Blvd 8A
this tradition, St. Francis de now threatening to dress up
Sales Parish has decided to in custom-made lederhosen
throw a huge Oktoberfest and dance with the profes- Race begins at 102nd Street Boardwalk
bash on Friday, October 4 sionals. Clearly, it’s shaping
from 6-11 p.m. The event up to be another one for the Awards: Grammar School, High School, College, Adult
will be held under the tents record books! Awards and 50/50 Ra le at o unity ouse ollowing the race.
in the schoolyard and will Tickets for this strictly 21+
include German food, beer, event—which includes un- Adult Tee S L L L ircle ne
music and Bavarian dancers. limited food and drink, live
Last Name_____________________ First Name________________________________
As a special bonus, Rocka- entertainment, raffles and Age on 9/29/19_____D.O.B.__________ Sex____ Phone #________________________
way’s own Indaculture will auctions—are just $75 per e-mail address__________________________________________________________
perform at 8 p.m. and DJs at person and can be purchased I know that this activity is potentially hazardous. I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks
associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other people, effects of the weather(including heat
Work will be on hand to en- in the St. Francis de Sales & humidity), traffic and conditions of the course, and state of my own health. All such risks being known and appreciated by me, and
having read this waiver, and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone
tertain throughout the night. Rectory or by calling Mary entitled to act in my behalf, do waive and release all race sponsors, all race officials, employees, and representatives of the City of New York,
Rockapulco Run, Rockaway WISH from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event, even if that
This not-to-be-missed Ellen Olsen at 917-603-8008. liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness by those named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any
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event comes on the heels of Cash, check or credit cards
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Dorian Victims
Hurricane Dorian decimated the Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Home
northern islands of the Bahamas. Depot, Walmart, Target, Bed Bath
With many displaced from their and Beyond, etc., are helpful so
homes, the recovery begins. There people can buy the supplies they
are some ways to help locally. need. Gift cards can be sent to 211-
Councilman Donovan Richards 60 Breezy Point Boulevard, Breezy
is leading a collection for those Point, NY 11697 attention Opera-
in the Bahamas. His office is col- tion Kid Comfort/Maura Buckley.
lecting hygiene and toiletry items If you need Buckley to pick up the
such as toothpaste and tissues, gift card on your behalf, donations
cleaning supplies such as bleach can be made through Venmo to @
and mops, first aid items such as MauraBuckley5.
bandaids and gauze, and other If you are able to help collect gift
items including water, non-per- cards at work, school, neighbor-
ishable food, blankets, flashlights, hood, etc., text or call Buckley at
batteries, utensils, bags and more. 917-855-4683 or email her at: in-
All donations can be brought to credibleoccasions@gmail.com. Caracas sure was sweet
Richards’ Laurelton office at 234- Other drop off locations include on Saturday, September
26A Merrick Blvd. Items are col- Ridgewood Savings Bank in Breezy 14 as Honey Fest came to
lected Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. Point, 202-16 Rockaway Point town. Vendors from across
to 4 p.m., until September 24. For Boulevard, Rockaway Point, NY the world came to sell
questions, contact Tiffany Eason 11697; Doreen Greenwood Real- their honey and give peo-
at 718-527-4356 or teason@coun- ty, 2738 Gerritsen Ave, Brooklyn ple a taste, while demon-
cil.nyc.gov 11229; Tricia McGoorty, 224 Rox- strations were provided
Operation Kid Comfort is at it bury Avenue, Roxbury, NY 11697; by extractors and even the
again and Breezy Point’s Maura Billy Hartman Jr/Kim Lighthall NYPD’s bee cop!
Buckley is holding a gift card drive Hartman, 614 Harmony Road, Photos by Mark Eidinger.
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