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Ulrich Urges Stringer to Investigate Homeless Shelter Contracts

Councilman Eric Ulrich is come to fruition," he added. ry on the website for MOCS
continuing his fight in oppo- The Mayor's Office of Con- includes the information
sition to the proposed home- tract Services (MOCS) recently that BVSJ is going to be paid
less shelter at 226 Beach 101st held their mandated hearing $40,780,555.00 over 57 months
Street. In a letter penned to for the contract with the group, (9/1/19 through 6/30/24) to
New York City Comptroller Black Veterans for Social Jus- operate this shelter.
Scott Stringer, Ulrich is calling tice (BVSJ) to operate this facil- "That comes out to $5,859.27
on Stringer to investigate how ity. The Councilman expressed per resident each month or
the Mayor's Office of Contact concerns that members of the $70,311.30 per resident per
Services (MOCS) handles its Council and the general public year. These costs are absurd
homeless shelter contracts. ing a lack of support services are not allowed to see copies on their face," he argued.
Noting a complete lack of on the Rockaway Peninsula, of these contracts unless they "I'm respectfully requesting
transparency and communi- as well as few occupational or physically appear at MOCS to that the Comptroller's office
ty input, the letter urges the residential opportunities in review them. Even then—only use its authority for 'review-
Comptroller review City con- the area. The Councilman also notes are permitted and no ing City contracts for integrity,
tracts for "integrity, accounta- expressed concerns about the copies can be made. Addition- accountability and fiscal com-
bility and fiscal compliance." location's close proximity to a ally, elected officials and com- pliance,' to determine exactly
"Earlier this year, my office number of schools. munity residents are not noti- what type of facility is planned
learned of the City's plans to "I was very upset that the fied of these hearings unless for this location, what services
open a shelter for homeless proposed building—a for- they happen to review the city will be provided, and why so
men at 226 Beach 101st Street mer warehouse, located with- record every day. much money is being spent,
in Rockaway," Councilman in four blocks of three public "Locals who did make it to and to make that information
Eric Ulrich wrote. "We were not school buildings housing an MOCS for the hearing have and a copy of the contract
notified by any city agency, but elementary school, three sep- informed me that the contract publicly accessible to my of-
by neighbors of the building arate middle schools, and two actually calls for a 'health and fice and my constituents," Ul-
who had spoken to construc- high schools as well as a char- mental care facility,' and a rich added. "We intend to con-
tion workers at the site." ter school—would be used to 'treatment health care facility,' tinue to fight the placement of
Ulrich argued the City's de- shelter homeless individuals," rather than a transitional shel- this shelter as it is inappropri-
cision to house 120 homeless the Councilman said. ter,'" the Councilman said. ate for both the potential resi-
men at 226 Beach 101 Street is "They will be trapped, literal- Ulrich pointed out a re- dents, as well as the neighbor-
"entirely inappropriate," cit- ly in a warehouse, if these plans view of the contract summa- hood."

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Rockaway’s Craftiest:
Meet Marybeth Galvin of Betsy’s Bungalow
By Kami-Leigh Agard RT: The bulk of your pieces he encouraged children to be
truly reflect Rockaway. How do themselves, not change them-
In this Rockaway Times series, you get your ideas? selves. I make wood signs with
we spotlight the eclectic band of Galvin: From the subway and his quotes. One of my favorites
crafty artists living on the pen- street signs to the Christmas is “Be who you are. Say what
insula. These individuals stand globe with Rockaway sand and you feel. Because those who
out not just because of their cre- a piece of the original board- mind don’t matter, and those
ativity and undisputable talent, walk, I try to create Rocka- who matter don’t mind.” And
but the oxygen fueling the pas- way-themed pieces that the that’s something I live by, not
sion behind their work—living whole neighborhood would ap- just as an artist, but as an indi-
and breathing in Rockaway. We preciate, not just residents, but vidual.
hope this series gives readers the also businesses. Living on the
incentive to support these local beach is a big inspiration. RT: Last question. What’s your
artists, who invest their soul, street cred for being a Rockaway
time and energy in producing RT: Do you just do wood work? local?
works of art that reflect what Galvin: I have started branch- Galvin: It’s so funny when
makes our peninsula an unpar- ing out into glasses and vinyl. people ask me if I’m a local. My
alleled place to call home. However, handcrafted wood response is “are you a local?” I
Knock on wood—at any pieces are what Betsy’s Bunga- was born and raised in Rocka-
boardwalk fair or holiday mar- low is known for. way. For elementary school, I
ket across the peninsula, you attended St. Francis de Sales.
may have spotted a red-haired RT: What are your big sellers?
woman with piercing blue eyes Galvin: Hands down the sub-
and a generous smile vending way signs and magnet bottle
her wood-crafted pieces. This openers. It’s really gratifying to
is none other than born-and- have businesses and residents
raised local Marybeth Gal- showcasing Betsy’s Bungalow
vin of Betsy’s Bungalow. What pieces. It encourages me to
spawned Galvin’s passion for keep doing what I love. People
craft-making with wood? Three tion, and I haven’t turned back also order custom pieces like
things—the beach, her family since. window shutters and corn hole
and Dr. Seuss. In the following sets. We just make sure we make
Q&A, learn about Galvin and RT: And the inspiration be- quality pieces that will last.
her Rockaway-based business, hind the name, “Betsy’s Bunga-
Betsy’s Bungalow. low?” RT: In the past year, you or- Stella Maris for high school
Galvin: Betsy is my childhood ganized a lot of the local mar- and even attended Beach
RT: What sparked the idea for nickname. The Galvin name is kets, how did that come about? Channel for a while. My father
Betsy’s Bungalow? pretty known in the communi- Galvin: I did that not just to was born and raised on the
Galvin: I studied criminal jus- ty, so I wanted to start my own help grow my business, but to block we live on. At one time,
tice at St. John’s University, and business without people au- encourage other businesses we had four generations living
worked first as a paralegal, then tomatically associating it with and help them grow. It’s just me on the same block. So yeah,
at the District Attorney’s office. being a Galvin thing, especial- paying it forward to other artists you don’t get more local than
After a long day, I just want- ly since my dad does his own starting out. me.
ed to go home and paint as an woodwork.
outlet for my anxiety and stress RT: You actually have a Fall RT: How would you brand
with work. So when I turned RT: Your pieces are wonderful- Market coming up that’s go- Betsy’s Bungalow?
30, I said to myself, “Why not ly crafted. Do you have any for- ing to be hosted in your own Galvin: Handmade and 100%
give my passion to create art a mal training? art space. What inspired you to local.
shot.” I realized that I was no Galvin: No, I just always loved welcome the community in your
longer the person I was when painting as an outlet. My wood- own space? On Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m.
I was 20. My father, Dr. Peter work training just comes from Galvin: My father built my to 4 p.m., Betsy’s Bungalow pre-
Galvin, besides being known as observing my dad for years. “she-shed” from the ground up, sents the Bungalow Fall Market,
the chief medical officer at the He cuts the wood for all of my and I want to welcome the com- located at 120-05 Newport Ave-
now-closed Peninsula Hospital, pieces. This is why every piece munity to a space that gave me a nue. Vendors participating in-
is also a carpenter. So working from Betsy’s Bungalow is truly lot of inspiration. I love working clude: Betsy’s Bungalow, Rock-
alongside him, I learned a lot. handcrafted. This is a craft that here and I’m excited for people away Candle Co., Handmade
Also, my mom is very crafty and takes time to perfect, and I am to come and experience Rocka- Cocoon, Swellife, Wilderness
comes up with a lot of ideas. Af- still learning. Just within the way’s creativity. Yard, Far Rock Shop, Elsie’s,
ter a friend encouraged me to past three years, with hard work Fat Cardinal, Geoffiti, House of
participate in my first vendor’s and dedication, I have definite- RT: You mentioned that Dr. Agard, Sweet Scrubs and much
market, I got the confidence ly seen how my products have Seuss is one of your biggest idols? more! For info, visit Betsy’s Bun-
that—yes, I can make Betsy’s evolved. Why? galow on Instagram or Face-
Bungalow my full-time voca- Galvin: Through his books, book.
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Drive is Sunday, October 6 from 92nd and RBB. National Merit awards. About
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the St. ***** 34,000 Commended Students
Francis de Sales gym on Beach More of the same. Construc- throughout the nation are being
129th Street. tion starts this week on a $139 recognized for exceptional ac-
***** million plan to revamp Down- ademic promise. Commended
How about Poseidon’s Parade? town Far Rockaway. Work will Students placed among the top
This signature Rockaway event re- address streets, pedestrian space, scorers of more than 1.5 million
***** ally keeps getting better and better and storm water drainage. Work students who entered the 2020
Have a blessed Yom Kippur. and the spectator crowds reflect will center around Mott and Cen- competition by taking the 2018
***** its growing popularity. The board- tral Avenue. According to the Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Real estate wow. 234 Beach walk was packed! The parade was city, most of these streets will be Scholarship Qualifying Test.
102nd Street (the Sands Point colorful and lively and fun. The rebuilt and realigned to make *****
building and parking lot) just organizers, Rockaway Mermaid traffic flow better and to increase We don’t want to get any-
sold for…more than 11 (that’s Brigade, deserve a Standing O. We pedestrian safety. There will also one in trouble for a typo so we
eleven) million bucks. The buy- have to give a special shout out to be a pedestrian plaza next to the won’t name names but we did
er, West Harlem Units LLC, looks Bettina Hornung who (dressed Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue sub- get a kick out of a press release
to be part of Goldmont Realty in like Madonna) kept the parade way station. Expect a lot of lines that referred to where we live as
Brooklyn. Goldmont says on its moving past the judges’ section at no one can understand on many Rockabilly. Rock-Rock Rockabil-
website, “An emphasis is placed Beach 96th. Not an easy job. She streets. ly Beach. It could be a song...
on staying one step ahead in the was awesome. ***** *****
market.” Residential develop- ***** Well, it seems whoever had On Wednesday evening, as we
ment is very likely. The sellers Today is the 50th anniversa- the idea for an Oktoberfest at were going to press, a meeting
were Al and Thomas Catanese. ry of a big Rockaway fire. Len- St. Francis had a good one. The concerning the recent anti-Se-
***** ny’s Amusements, also known event on Friday, October 4, is mitic incidents was being held
It’s the last weekend of the as Lenny’s Fascination, was a sold out as more than 600 tickets at Congregation Ohab Zedek in
driveway shuffle. Uptown week- big attraction on the boardwalk have been sold. We can’t wait to Belle Harbor. Deborah Lauter,
end parking restrictions end on between Beach 34th and Beach see who’ll be rocking the leder- Executive Director of the New
September 30, so this is the last 35th Street when it burned and hosen. York City Office for the Preven-
weekend you’ll have to move disappeared forever. Lenny ***** tion of Hate Crimes, was ex-
cars off the street. is still around, though! Len- Congrats to Natalia Kula, a pected to meet with clergy and
***** ny Kohn is still full of ideas for Mary Louis Academy senior, community leaders. We’ll post a
Do some good opportunity. Rockaway and can be found at who has been named a Com- story online and have it in print
The Graybeards Annual Blood Rockaway Graphics on Beach mended Student in the annual next week.

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A Sad Tail
By Katie McFadden
Well this sure seemed like a
bad omen on the day of Posei-
don’s Parade. On the morning
of Saturday, September 21, a
bottlenose dolphin washed
up dead around Beach 102nd
Street.
After early morning, beach-
goers reported the animal,
NYC Parks Department staff
responded to the scene to keep
Photo by Michael Foley.
crowds away until experts could
respond to perform a necropsy. nately, this is not uncommon
The Atlantic Marine Conserva- in the New York Bight, but it is
tion Society (AMCS) responded. Parks officials responded to keep crowds away. Photo by Ed Cashen. preventable. Picking up trash
The Rockaway Times reached from beaches, not releasing
out to them for information on a come back,” AMCS said. days last week, including two balloons, opting for reusa-
possible cause of death, but the Although locals can see whales, a dolphin, and four sea ble alternatives to plastic, and
definite answer may not come plenty of dolphins alive and turtles. Three of the sea turtles keeping an eye out for marine
for a while. However, there was well from the shoreline now- had evidence of human inter- life in our shared waters are
no evidence of ingested plastic adays, it is not very common action,” the organization post- just some of the things you can
or a vessel strike, a common for them to wash up dead. The ed to its Facebook page. One do to promote marine conser-
cause of death for local marine last report of a dolphin wash- of the whales, a right whale, vation through action,” the or-
life. “We did not find anything ing up dead was in May 2015, had been found entangled in ganization posted.
significant other than some and before that, August 2013. the past, and the sea turtles all If you come across a de-
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This Week in History Closing the Last Tab

SEPTEMBER 26
Patricia Moran was born. 1895 - French chemist Louis Pasteur
1789 - Thomas Jefferson was appointed died.
America’s first Secretary of State. 1978 - John Paul I died one month after
1960 - Richard M. Nixon and John F. becoming pope.
Kennedy took part in the first televised
presidential debate. SEPTEMBER 30
Neil O’Connor was born.
SEPTEMBER 27
Barbara Gilman Shannon was born.
John Cosgrove was born.
Paul Klose was born.
James Charles was born.
Fr. Bill Sweeney was born.
Ed Shevlin was born. 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a
car crash.
1964 - The Warren Commission Report
concluded that there was no conspiracy OCTOBER 1
in the assassination of President John Maureen Armstrong was born.
F. Kennedy; Lee Harvey Oswald acted
alone. 1908 - Henry Ford introduced the first
1998 - Mark McGwire hit his record-set- mass-produced automobile on the mar-
ting 69th and 70th home runs in the last ket—the Model T. Each car cost $825.
game of the regular season. 1961 - Roger Maris of the New York Yan-
kees hit his 61st home run of the season,
SEPTEMBER 28 breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60 set in
Bob Hardt was born. 1927.
Lauren Tara LaCapra was born.
1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Or-
Nia Casilla was born.
lando, Florida.
Daniel Murphy was born.
AJ Santiago was born.
OCTOBER 2
1920 - Eight Chicago White Sox players 1950 - The "Peanuts" comic strip, by Jerry Rea sent this from Jamesons on John Hearn’s last day bar-
were indicted for fixing the 1919 World Charles M. Schultz, first appeared in tending after a glorious 37 years.
Series in the "Black Sox scandal." newspapers.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall was sworn in From left to right, that's Joe Lally, John Hearn, Jerry Rea, and
SEPTEMBER 29 as the first black associate justice of the Greg Hearn. According to Jerry, there’s 298 years of experience in
Sean and Alice Dalton were born. U.S. Supreme Court. this photo! (Not including Jack Nicholson on Jerry’s shirt).

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Far Rock Strong Aims to Lift Kids Higher

By Katie McFadden into the wrong crowds because
there isn’t much for kids to do,
Far Rock Strong is determined so we try to fill that need. We
to lift Rockaway’s kids to levels have many issues in this com-
they may not have dreamed of. munity, so we’re trying to be
On Tuesday, September 24, a what kids are missing. It’s being
group of girls met at the Ham- that person they can count on
mels Community Center gym when needed, being a father fig-
as they do every Tuesday for la- ure, being a teacher, a coach. It’s
dies’ night basketball with Team trying to take care of every need
Crate. In between shooting as possible,” Vernon said.
hoops and participating in drills To do that, the organizations is
led by coach Sean “Sports” Scott, providing local youth with more
the girls discussed things like positive outlets. What may have
their uniforms at school. While while uniting the peninsula. thinking that getting arrested by started as a basketball program,
they may wear the same Team The folks behind Team Crate age 21 was normal and the only is now expanding into much
Crate uniform on the basketball have been working with local way to successfully get out of the more for boys and girls from el-
court, their school uniforms vary youth, inspiring them through neighborhood was through nar- ementary school through high
because they come from differ- the game of basketball for about cotics. We’re trying to change school. In addition to the bas-
ent schools across the peninsula. a decade, but formally developed that and bring a new normal to ketball team, which takes the
While their basketball jersey may Team Crate in 2016. Through the these kids,” Rashaun Banjo, one kids to tournaments across the
be one color, their skin colors program, a group of volunteers of Team Crate/ Far Rock Strong’s city, and even to other states,
vary. On Tuesday night, girls of has helped to keep local youth organizers said. they offer opportunities for the
all nationalities and backgrounds engaged in positive outlets such Executive Director Lugarry Ver- kids to work out to help them
performed synchronized sit ups as basketball, rather than going non says he and Banjo aim to be stay in shape. The organiza-
during their workout. It’s a beau- down harmful paths in life that the mentors that they wish they tion has also introduced liter-
tiful image that perfectly reflects involve drugs, crime and vio- had when they were younger. acy programs and even has a
the idea of “one peninsula.”—the lence. “You can go left, or you can go monthly book club for the kids.
mantra of Team Crate/ Far Rock “Where I came from, a lot of right in a heartbeat. Athletics is a They also give kids opportuni-
Strong, an organization aiming people got distracted and led way to have kids go straight. Kids Continued on page 11
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FAR ROCK STRONG Banjo estimates that there are
AIMS more than 150 kids currently in
Continued from Page 10 the program, but says they’ve
probably reached about 350 so
ties to dress up, helping them far. However, they’re now mak-
buy suits and ties, and take ing more of an effort to reach
them on a night on the town. even more kids on the peninsu-

A recent trip involved taking la. Banjo and Vernon came out
some of the program’s boys on to the last Community Board
the ferry to Wall Street, followed 14 meeting to let the commu-
by a dinner where they learned nity know about their programs
a few lessons about etiquette. and goals and this week, they
“They felt like rock stars,” Ver- connected with CB14’s Youth
non said. “You really get to see Services Committee to go into
them become the men we want more detail about how they’d
them to be.” The organization is like to work even deeper with
also becoming more involved in the community and advocate
community events, promoting for what local youth really need.
civic engagement and mentor- Team Crate/ Far Rock Strong’s
ing their kids to become leaders. programs have come at no cost
They also partner with other or- to the kids, as the volunteers
ganizations, so the kids have ac- have covered many costs out of
cess to things like tutors to help pocket, along with the help of
them with school. parents that have contributed
One parent that has seen the and some discretionary fund-
benefits firsthand is Tina Smith, ing from Councilman Dono-
whose 12-year-old daughter, van Richards’ office. However,
Tierra Hendricks, has been ac- the organizers say they’ll be
tive with Team Crate since May expanding their fundraising ef-
2017. “Two years ago, my daugh- forts in the future so they can do
ter was 40 pounds heavier,” she even more for the kids.
said, pointing out her healthy At the end of the day, it’s just
daughter dribbling a basketball about doing what’s right. “Our
down the court. “Healthwise, it’s peninsula has been divided
helped her a lot. Scholastically, for a very long time, from up-
she had always been an average town and downtown. Our goal
student, but now, she has high is for one peninsula. We’re re-
honors. On her state math test, ally trying to bring communi-
she used to score a two. Now ties around the peninsula to-
she’s a level four,” she said about gether,” Banjo said. “We want
the Waterside student. “She’s to continue to grow and serve
always been a shy kid, but now as a much-needed resource
she’s more of a leader. Her lead- for Rockaway and continue to
ership skills have really come out serve our residents through
because of this. If it wasn’t for sports, leadership, mentorship,
Team Crate, none of this would community development, civic
be remotely possible.” engagement and beyond.”
Team Crate/ Far Rock Strong For more information about
has reached kids mostly by word Team Crate/Far Rock Strong,
of mouth and through volun- follow TeamCrate on Instagram
teering at various locations, but or email teamcratehoops@
their impact has been big so far. gmail.com
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Harbor Light in Growing
Darkness tronize it, as the Heer- ed the garbage out to Concern
an family always ran a him.  He went up and
Dear Editor: great Bar/Restaurant. checked it out and told
I am responding to Bill Dickesheid me he was going to re- Dear Editor:
Katie McFadden’s ar- port it immediately. He While riding my
ticle in last week’s came back awhile later bike to work this
Rockaway Times ti- Continue the and said it would be morning, I found
Cleanup!
tled, "HARBOR LIGHT taken care of. At about garbage thrown all
REMAINS STUCK ON Dear Editor: 2: 30 p.m., a crew came over the boardwalk
AN ELEVATOR." I have On Monday, a gar- and took all the gar- from Beach 116th all
Lookin’ Good never seen a small bage can at the en- bage away but left the way through the
business owner treat- trance to the beach debris on the board- 80s. Something needs
Dear Editor: ed so unfairly. Espe- on Beach 106th Street walk. They didn’t to be done. Where are
I just finished reading cially a family that has had three days worth bother to sweep or our elected officials?
Between the Bridges endured the hardships of garbage. All the bins shovel the remains Where is the Parks
column. Totally enjoyed that the Heeran family have been removed and they did NOT Department? Also,
his description of “old has. The DOT and DOB from the beaches.  The put a bag in the bin. there are now home-
age” creeping up on us. are deplorable agen- beaches might techni- They worked their less setting up resi-
Family can be bru- cies, in which there ob- cally be closed but this way down the board- dency on the benches
tally  frank.  While we viously is no accounta- is still a NYC Park and walk, removing trash on the boardwalk.
are looking for a com- bility. I would implore we had a parade and  that had been there The homeless are also
pliment from them, anyone who reads this many people coming to for three days!  This under the restrooms
saying we look great newspaper to take the the beaches all week- is not acceptable. and lifeguard stations
for our age, they just time to call the De- end. The bathrooms We live here and still along the boardwalk.
tell us we are getting partment of Buildings, remain open but also enjoy our boardwalk They are parked in
old and have to face to register a complaint not cleaned.  Disgust- and beaches. There is front of the Post
it! Oh well, I’ll keep my on behalf of the Heer- ing!  There is a home- no excuse.  We can’t Office and all along
glasses off when I look an family. I will do the less couple living with blame the DFDs or Beach 116th Street.
in the mirror and still same. Also, if we are their two dogs under- ferry people for this. This is becoming a
say,  “not bad for an lucky enough to have neath the lifeguard Parks should do a serious problem. What
81-year-old.” this Bar/Restaurant stations. I personally better job of cleaning can we do as a commu-
Sheila Green- open in our lifetime, stopped NYC Parks Of- up.   nity?  
McLean we must be sure to pa- ficer Smith and point- Geri Armellino Theresa Sutterlin

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Vans to Bring Professional Surf Festival

to Rockaway
By Katie McFadden by surfers Ainara Aymat, Le-
Ann Curren, Karina Rozunko,
If you want to watch profes- and Hanna Scott. Then the fol-
sional surfers take to the waves lowing night, October 5, from 7
and show off their skills on a p.m. to 11 p.m., Vans will pres-
longboard, Beach 92nd Street ent Alex Knost’s short-film,
is the place to be from October “Tan Madonna” at the Rock-
3 through 6. The Vans Joel Tu- away Brewing Company (415
dor Duct Tape Invitational and Beach 72nd Street).
Festival is coming to town. Sunday, October 6 will be all
Many know Vans as the about the community. The day
skateboard shoe brand that will be dedicated to letting the
regularly sponsors skateboard, community try out boards pre-
snowboarding, BMX and surfing sented by New York resident
teams, and even the rock festi- surfer Pat Schmidt, pro skater
val, Warped Tour. Since 2010, Andrew Allen, longboard style
the company has also sponsored maven Karina Rozunko and
the Duct Tape Invitational and er, it’s making its return to New give Rockaway some love and surfer/artist Alex Knost. They’ll
Surf Festival, presented by world York and giving some love to the give everyone some of that be presenting a library of their
longboarding champion Joel Tu- city’s official surfing beach— city element to surf in,” Tudor own hand-shaped custom surf
dor. In its debut year, the festival Rockaway. said. boards to share with the pub-
came to New York, but on the “One of the things we con- The Vans Duct Tape festi- lic for open board demos, and
Other End—Montauk. With two sidered is that if we’re com- val brings a weekend of cel- eventually live permanently at
to four stops each year, the fes- ing back to New York, we got- ebrating surf craftsmanship, local New-York surf destina-
tival has been everywhere from ta have it on a New York City creativity and innovation. The tion, Bunger. Fans and specta-
China to Europe to Australia and beach. Everyone goes to Long highlight of the festival is a tors will be able to experience
various coastal towns around Beach and Montauk, so we world-class longboard com- riding these board along with
the U.S., but nearly 10 years lat- thought it was necessary to petition for men and women, some of their favorite profes-
honoring equal prize purses sional surfers and skaters on
across each division. This com- Beach 92nd Street.
petition will showcase 32 of The handmade boards like-
the best longboarding talents ly won’t feature any duct tape.
from around the world. Among According to Tudor, the name
the competitors are renowned of the festival pays homage
surfers Andy Nieblas, Ryan to its humble beginnings. “In
OPEN YEAR ROUND Burch, Harrison Roach, Chloe the beginning, we had this in-
FOR LUNCH and DINNER Calmon and Kassia Meador, itial group of ragged surfers
Open Thursday thru Sunday and Duct Tape veterans Alex that would use duct tape as a
Knost, Justin Quintal, Karina sealer for their boards. They
Rozunko and Honolua Blom- didn’t have brand new boards.
MUSIC! field. So if you enjoy watching
impressive surfing, this contest
But since then, this event has
grown and we’ve been able to
Sun. 9/29 • 5pm is not one to miss. The contest grow from two festivals to four
Pointers will be held on Beach 92nd a year and it inspired all these
Street from October 3 through offshoots and caught the atten-
5, with the Finals on Satur- tion of the World Surf League,
da, October 5. When the con- which is adjusting their own
tests will be held depends on surfing rules for longboard
Mother Nature and the Atlantic events based on our event’s
Ocean. success,” Tudor said.
While the surf contest partic- Tudor hopes everyone comes
Join us for our ipants are locked in, there will out to enjoy the events. “Come
Oktoberfest be opportunities for the pub- on down! I hope everyone en-
Saturday Oct. 5th lic to experience. New to the joys it. I don’t think there’s ever
Bier and Food festival is a Vans Movie Night, been a professional surfing
Call for details an evening dedicated in hon- event in Rockaway, so it’s going
or of the talented women on to be really cool,” he said.
the Vans surf team. This event For updated event details
will be held on Friday, October and schedules, be sure to fol-
Let Us Cater Your Next Party at Our House or Yours! 4, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the low Joel Tudor at Joeljitsu or
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SCHOOL + KARATE = ber 24, the same day Mayor Bill was how Rockaway’s lack of
SUCCESS de Blasio announced a $19M response in the 2010 Census
Confidence is not something we are born with... it is something that we learn. investment to support com- (56%), left millions on the ta-
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ROCKAWAY WOMEN able for people who don’t have tion of the year or children who to change that mindset. We are
Continued from Page 16 online access and there are op- divide time between parents, out there canvassing in all the
at Kingsborough Community tions to complete it on paper. who are separated or divorced.” boroughs,” Short said, pointing
College; Sophia Halkitis, data One attendee brought up the One attendee asked about to her t-shirt that stated, “If we
analyst at Citizens' Committee question about network se- how homeless people and fight, we win!”
for Children and Elaine Short, curity. Miller answered, “This those who live in a temporary Other facts revealed were:
president of Far Rockaway online rollout is going to be re- housing situation are counted. Young children were more
branch of the NAACP. liable and safe. There are only Miller answered, “People who likely to be missed in the 2010
Miller offered an arsenal of 10 questions, and you won’t be lost their homes due to a fore- Census than people in other
information that spotlighted asked for private information closure, are in college, a nurs- age groups. Regarding wheth-
why participation in the 2020 like your social security or email ing home, a homeless shelter er someone has a disability,
Census is vital for every resi- address,” Miller said. or living on the street will still the 10 questions on the census
dent living on the peninsula Another interesting question be counted. We have workers do not give the opportunity to
and Broad Channel. “Queens presented by the audience was who visually identify individ- indicate that. So how does the
is the most diverse community if someone presses the “Back” uals living on the streets. Plus, special-needs community get
in not just NYC, but probably button, will the Census submis- homeless shelters and nursing funding? The answer—there is
the country with over 196 lan- sion be counted twice? Miller homes are required to report a 10-page document that could
guages spoken in the borough. answered, “Overcounting does who live in the residence. There be submitted to the Census Bu-
Nineteen languages are spoken happen, but we have experts are many things put in place to reau.
just in the Rockaway peninsu- who are going to be monitoring make sure we strive our best to Many questions loom about
la alone. The challenges faced this very closely. However, even count everyone.” the 2020 Census, and Menin
are not just diversity, but now in the past when everything Elaine Short from Far Rocka- was sure to highlight how her
that the Census is going to be was paper-based, overcounting way’s NAACP brought up why office was able to eliminate one
offered online, that’s going to happened. The 2020 Census will communities of color are re- question—the one about citi-
present a host of challenges for also include some additional luctant to fill out the census zenship. The Census will kick
families that don’t have broad- questions to further help ensure in years past. “It’s a matter of off on March 12, 2020.
band internet,” Miller said. that everyone in the household trust. We feel we are not getting For more info about Cen-
However, she reassured at- is only counted once and in the our equal portion. If we feel sus 2020 and a sample of the
tendees that there are already right place. For example, many that our local politicians are not 10 questions, visit: www.cen-
plans in the works to offset that households include members advocating for us and we are sus.gov. For more info, about
challenge. According to Miller, who live there on a part-time ba- still getting the short end of the Rockaway Women for Progress,
every library in the city is going sis, such as college students who stick, what is the point? How- email: rockawaywomenforpro-
to have computer services avail- live away from home for a por- ever, the NAACP is mobilizing gress.com

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Susan Lavin • Kate Patterson • Peggy Moore • Ciji Stewart

I would like to welcome our new OPEN HOUSE SHORT TERM FURNISHED
est sales agent to the Neponsit Team,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th12-2PM RENTALS
Bronagh Rayder. Bronagh has lived in
NEW EXCLUSIVE 120’s One bedroom, parking, use of yard, all utilities
Rockaway since childhood along with
her husband Danny who was born
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here. They have raised four beautiful

BEACH HOME Call Susan 347 260 3891...............................$1800
166 BEACH 142 St. BELLE HARBOR PRIME LOCATION
children and their families are deeply STEPS TO THE OCEAN
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estate sales agent. $2,300,000.00
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have. THIS CLASSIC NEPONSIT BEACH HOME! 120s Small Studio. Utilities included.
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Magnificient 5 Tiered Classic French Chateau

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This breathtaking Atlantic ocean coastal retreat is impressive yet livable with 5 bedrooms, each with its own private ocean view balcony and 4 and a half luxurious baths. A grand
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crafted cabinetry and French doors that open to a south facing sun deck. The home has an indoor spa with sauna, steam room, invigorating hydrostatic pressure heated pool and
jacuzzi, a wine cellar, a billiards room and an elevator to easily access every floor of living space including the massive rooftop deck with incredible sweeping ocean views.
From imported mosaic tiled floors, Venetian plaster walls, Sergio Sogolof hand painted murals, gold and silver leaf domed ceilings, delicately gilded fireplace and antique
chandeliers curated from all over the world, every room in this exquisite home is a study in European refinement and elegance, combined with contemporary comfort.
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A lifetime Cleveland The state that is closest
Browns fan and season to Africa is Maine.
ticket holder requested
in his obituary for “six Each glass of water you
Cleveland Browns' pall-
drink contains at least
bearers” at his funeral.
Why? “So the Browns one molecule of water
can let him down one that has once passed
last time.” through the digestive
system of a dinosaur.
You’re twice as likely to
be killed by a vending Theoretically, if you
machine than a shark, drilled a tunnel through

Joseph F. Keenan
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England Aquarium.
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including the patient’s dis- higher carbon dioxide levels.

Ask the ease. Note how he is sitting,

with his elbows on the arm-
rests in what’s called a tripod
But Netter was correct in this
omission because clubbing
is rare in COPD but common

DOC
position. Note the muscle in chronic bronchitis. Those
wasting and loss. By putting
his elbows on the armrests,
or knees if there were no
By Peter Galvin, MD armrests, he is elevating his
shoulders and clavicles. This
is called the thinker’s sign. It

Model Patient allows him to breath using his

pectoralis muscles, rib mus-
cles, and clavicular muscles,
also known as using accesso-
I have written previous- of the text.” The illustrations ry respiratory muscles. Also
ly about the need for keen he was referring to were in note the pursed lips. By ex-
powers of observation in the Gray’s Anatomy. To become a haling through pursed lips, he
field of medicine. I referred physician, one must read and elevates his respiratory pres-
to Sherlock Holmes and his memorize lots of written text sure, allowing him to breathe
creator, the physician Arthur but must also balance that more easily and lower his car-
Conan Doyle. There have al- with illustrations. bon dioxide levels. This pa- with chronic bronchitis are
ways been battles in medi- The picture in today’s col- tient has severe chronic ob- often referred to as blue
cine between those who ad- umn was drawn by Frank structive pulmonary disease, bloaters, which this patient
vocate for observation and Netter in the 1970s. He was otherwise known as COPD or clearly is not. As they say, a
those who favor textbooks a famous medical illustrator emphysema, most likely from picture is worth a thousand
and learning. Oliver Wendell and did most of the illustra- smoking. words, or to again quote Yogi
Holmes Sr., who was a pro- tions for Grant’s Anatomy, One detail that is not in the Berra: “You can observe a lot
fessor of medicine at Harvard the textbook I used in medi- picture is clubbing. Clubbing by watching.”
Medical School, once wrote, cal school (it’s still on my of- is widening and flattening of
“Let a student have illustra- fice shelf ). It’s called The Pink the fingernails and finger- Questions and comments
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over again? What is the trigger? If there is something you

The first step, in my view, is know you want to change and
by believing that you would it seems like a habit, it is! Start
be better off in some facet or by breaking it down to the
facets of your life without do- loop Duhigg talks about, then
ing this. “You leave old hab- identify the routine you want
its behind by starting with the to change or eliminate. There
thought, ‘I release the need for is no one way; it has to work
this in my life.'" - Wayne Dyer. for you. And, even if it takes a
This belief is like an intention while, it will eventually take
and draws towards us the en- hold as long as you believe in
ergy needed to accomplish it. If you are just going through
the task of eliminating/chang- the motions, it will not take

HABITS
ing/replacing a habit. And, in hold. If you wholeheartedly be-
my experience, puts people in lieve that your life will be better
our way who have either gone in whatever ways you outline,
After eliminating a habit of be try a few times, but it just through similar experiences or you will have the potential and
mine about two months ago, my doesn’t stick. Why is this so? are thinking about it. That kind the power to do it.
friend lent me the book, “The Duhigg explains in the book of support can be one-time or May you be happy. May you
Power of Habit, Why We Do that a habit forms a loop: cue, over time, but, it is support that be free. May you be grateful.
What We Do In Life and Busi- routine, reward. We can pret- is very beneficial to making the May you let go of things that do
ness,” by Charles Duhigg. What ty easily identify the routine change. not serve you. May you have in-
an eye opener! So many things and the reward—it is the cue Duhigg in the above refer- ner peace.
we do every day are habits. We that is a little harder to figure enced book, talks about “key-
don’t even think about them. out. Some cues may seem im- stone habits.” These matter
Some are ok, good, harmless; possible to figure out because most because when there are Want To Get
others are not ok, not good they could be deep-rooted in changes in these habits, many
and harmful to our health and
well-being. We usually have a
emotional experiences from
long ago. But changing the
other things are affected. For
example, cutting down or elim-
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$139M Project to Improve Far Rockaway’s Infrastructure Begins

Far Rockaway’s infrastruc- ridors and the transportation installed along with more than es in diameter. At least 39 new fire
ture is on its way to an upgrade. hub of the peninsula.” 83,000 square feet of new con- hydrants will be installed to en-
On Wednesday, September 18, The project, which began crete sidewalks. The landscape hance local fire protection.
Deputy Mayor Vicki Been and construction this week and is will be further transformed with Also planned for the Phase
Councilman Donovan Richards scheduled to take three years to new green infrastructure includ- 1 area is a new pedestrian pla-
joined with numerous City agen- complete, is designed to com- ing rain gardens to help with the za spanning from Beach 21st to
cies and elected officials today to prehensively reinvigorate a natural absorption of stormwater Beach 22nd streets, adjacent to
break ground on a $139 million neighborhood that was recently and other measures to minimize the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue
project that will transform and rezoned to allow for more hous- impacts on nearby wetlands and subway station. The new plaza
revitalize Downtown Far Rock- ing, increased economic oppor- Jamaica Bay. will cover about 15,000 square
away, bringing new streets with tunity and better transportation Work will be performed in two feet – or more than one-third
new pedestrian space, landscap- options. Work will take place phases of 21 months and then of an acre – and will include a
ing and green infrastructure plus in an area of roughly 25 blocks, 13 months, beginning with new stage for events, benches and
improved stormwater drainage centered around the local busi- storm sewers near Horton Ave- other seating, trees and planters,
to an area of Queens that has not ness district and transportation nue. More than two miles (11,000 tables and chairs, a water foun-
seen large infrastructure invest- hub at Mott and Central avenues, feet) of new storm sewers ranging tain, bike racks, wayfinding sig-
ments in decades. where a new library is already un- in size from 12 inches in diame- nage and an automated public
“This historic $139 million der construction. The project was ter up to 13.5 feet high by 4.5 feet toilet, all set above a distinctive
investment in Downtown Far designed and phased to closely wide will eventually be installed paving pattern on the ground.
Rockaway’s infrastructure is a align with over 2,000 affordable to improve local drainage. More To manage the needs of res-
critical component for the fu- housing units under construction than 120 new catch basins will idents and businesses during
ture success of our community,” and planned over several devel- be installed to capture storm wa- construction, DDC has two
Richards said. “These long over- opments. ter and direct it to the new storm Community Construction Liai-
due investments will bring new Streets throughout the down- sewers. sons (CCL) assigned to the project
streetscapes, plaza space, green town area will be completely The project will also upgrade who will work on-site to keep the
infrastructure and improved rebuilt and in many cases, rea- about 11,000 feet of existing san- neighborhood apprised of con-
stormwater drainage that will ligned to ease the flow of traffic itary sewers with new pipes rang- struction progress, coordinate
ensure a more pedestrian friend- and enhance pedestrian safety ing from 10 to 36 inches in di- street closures and utility shutoff
ly Far Rockaway that can better in conjunction with Mayor de ameter and replace about 10,000 and arrange special requests such
manage future storms while also Blasio’s Vision Zero goals. About feet of aging water mains with as deliveries to local homes and
beautifying the commercial cor- 7,000 feet of new curbs will be new pipes from eight to 20 inch- businesses.

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POSEIDON
PERFECTION
WHALE OF A TIME
By Bert Sanders squeaked into action and pro-
vided some magic with some
It’s officially over. Summer sort of miracle flat tire fix kit. Be-
2019 is no longer with us. She fore the news of the flat reached
has left behind a legacy that will the boardwalk, the whale was
be contemplated and relived back on her wheels.
in stories over the upcoming This early hiccup would not
months. Sure, it has hit 80 de- set the tone for the day, as the
grees twice this week. Sure, the parade kicked off flawlessly.
ocean water is still in the up- Whalemina drove up Shore-

Turning 65 and ready for per 60s. You may even be able
to spot some DFDs over the
next few weeks, or catch some
front Parkway as music from DJ
Sherif filled the air. Perhaps this
will be the start of a motorized
Medicare, or eligible live music on the boardwalk.
Despite these dwindling signs
portion of the parade, which
can run parallel to the board-

for Medicare
of summer; I can assure you, walk. Only time will tell.
that The Summer of 2019 is no Meanwhile, the action on

and Medicaid? Yes

longer with us. the boardwalk was magical
Before you know it, it will be and intense. This year’s event
dark by 5 p.m. and you will be had the largest amount of par-
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Madness was certainly in full see!” he proclaimed like a car-
stock this Saturday, as The Rock- toon villain.
away Mermaid Brigade threw I marched alongside the front
the 5th Annual Poseidon’s Pa- of the parade where the prom
rade. The event continues to king and queen greeted the
swell and grow, and seems to gleeful viewers. Katie and Bry-
be taking on a life of its own. an were escorted by Siobhan
Once again, the weather was Lyons rocking a 10ft tall inflat-
absolutely magnificent. Sunny able squid outfit, and parade
skies, a gentle breeze from the crowd control expert, Bettina
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from the moment of darkness
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POSEIDON winners. The entire plaza was
PERFECTION filled with the summer spirit
Continued from Page 28 that makes Rockaway the best
beach town around. The home-
John Orion Butler, through the made trophies were handed
parade like a mystical mermaid out, and the masses spilled into
momma. As the entourage the many after-parties and mu-
reached the judges, I grabbed sical concerts in the area. Vic
a spot next to Judge Tara Vas- Thrill, featuring Danny Mulvan-
selman, where I could grub erty and Bobby Butler, brought
some of their many bribes and the pirate energy to Rustwoods.
catch the parade. The crowd downed Rockapulco
This year’s parade featured Gold, the official beer of Posei-
some memorable groups. The don’s parade as Squid put the
119 Tiki Bar brought The Bel- The Parade begins. Photo by Mark Eidinger night to bed with two rocking
mont Stakes to the boardwalk. sets. Once again, Rockaway
Dressed like seahorses, the “101 Dolphins” represented ers. As DJ Kuff Daddy Dollar$ came out to play in a big way.
group raced up and down the crowd favorite Beach 101 in a provided the beats, children The Mermaid Brigade is grate-
boards as a thickly bearded massive display of sea mammal were treated to free face paint- ful to everyone who helped.
Greek man played incessantly magic. The crowd cheered rab- ing, art games, and mermaid Many people come through each
on a trumpet. What are the odds! idly as a touching tribute to Miss trapeze performers. Groups year in their own way to make
Bungalow Bar brought home Colombia filled the boardwalk waited in line to take pictures this a magical moment. It would
the Best Bar trophy with “Cow- with love. Dozens of paraders atop Whalemina. From the top be impossible to document and
abungalow.” The ninja turtles dressed up like Queens' belov- of the Whale, you could see all thank everyone who has helped.
shredded up the boards on ed Oswaldo. His spirit certain- of the beautiful floats posted up Having The Rockaway Times as
their way to bribing the judg- ly lives on in events like these. on the boardwalk. John Cori’s an official sponsor has pushed
es with green jello shots. They Kyle Wade, snagged “Best Indi- massive rainbow brought size, the event to the next level.
may have had some help from vidual” while paying tribute to symmetry and artistic style to The brigade looks forward to
Judge Ceddy Ced, who donned this truly inspirational person. the masses. seeing everyone this winter for
a “Homie the Clown” costume RIP Miss Colombia. MC Jimmy Dowd, who had Poseidon’s Prom on February 8,
as he shouted, “Say No Mo,’” to After the parade, the plaza just narrated the entire parade 2020.
parade-goers from his judging on Beach 95th Street was filled from a borrowed megaphone (See More Photos on Pages 38-
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• Yard Sales • Help Wanted Notice of Formation of 25-10 42ND RD, L.P.
Cert. of LP filed with Secy. of State of NY
Notice of Formation of Dongan Avenue
Taxi, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of

• Apartments for rent/sale, (SSNY) on 09/05/19. Office location: Queens

County. Princ. office of LP: 25-10 42nd Rd.,
State of NY (SSNY) on 09/03/19. Office
location: Queens County. SSNY designat-
Long Island City, NY 11101. Latest date on ed as agent of LLC upon whom process
etc. • Go to RockawayTimes. which the LP may dissolve is 9/4/2039. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail
SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process to: the Company, 83-36 Dongan
com and fill in the easy form process against it may be served. SSNY shall Ave., 1 st Fl., Elmhurst, NY 11373. Pur-
mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 pose: any lawful activities.
or Contact us at State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Name and
addr. of each general partner are available PNJ REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed
718-634-3030 from SSNY. Purpose: Residential real estate. NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/9/2019. Office
in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC
whom process may be served. SSNY shall
Notice of formation of JSHARMON LLC. mail process to 160-47 82nd St., Howard
YARD SALE Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on Beach, NY 11414, which is also the princi-
END OF SUMMER YARD SALE! 06/07/2019. Location: Queens County. pal business location. Purpose: Any lawful
SSNY has been designated for service of purpose.
188 Beach 122nd Street
process. SSNY shall mail copy of any pro-
Sunday, September 29th, 2019 cess served against the LLC, 199-44 19th K Square Realty LLC Articles of Org.
10AM - 4PM Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: any filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on
lawful purpose. 07/24/2019. Office in Queens Co. SSNY
HELP WANTED designated agent of LLC upon whom pro-
POM ART LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the cess may be served. SSNY shall mail copy
MEDICAL Administrative Assistant, P/T (Bilingual) SSNY on 07/23/2019. Office loc: Queens of process to 45-22 162nd Street, Suite 2A,
Far Rockaway Doctor’s Office: Data Entry, Eligibility County. SSNY has been designated as Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: Any lawful
agent upon whom process against the purpose.
Verification, Authorizations, Referrals, Follow-up
LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-
Calls. Knowledge of Medical Manager and Intergy cess to: 21-21 41st Avenue, #1D, LIC, NY
a plus. Monday/Tues/Thursday/Friday 9-2. Hours Notice of Formation of S & A JAMAICA AVE
11101. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of
Flexible Email gibilling@att.net
NY (SSNY) on 09/10/19. Office location:
Notice of Qualification of AUSTIN COM-
Queens County. SSNY designated as agent
MERCIAL, LP Appl. for Auth. filed with
LEGAL NOTICES Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/08/19.
of LLC upon whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail process to Mr.
Office location: Queens County. LP formed
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Notice of Formation of Gotham Speech and CJH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/99. Duration of
Seventh Ave., Ste. 701, NY, NY 10123. Pur-
Swallowing Services LLC, Articles of Organi- of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/05/19. LP is Perpetual. SSNY designated as agent
pose: Any lawful activity.
zation filed with the Secretary of State of New Office: Queens County. SSNY designated of LP upon whom process against it may be
York (SSNY) on 07/12/19. Office location: as agent of the LLC upon whom process served. SSNY shall mail process to Cor-
Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC against it may be served. SSNY shall mail poration Service Co., 80 State St., Albany,
upon whom process against it may be served. copy of process to the LLC, 100 Jericho NY 12207-2543. Name and addr. of each MPCT Capital LLC Articles of Org.
SSNY shall mail process to Gotham Speech Quadrangle, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: general partner are available from SSNY. DE filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on
and Swallowing Services, LLC, P.O. Box 2692, Any lawful purpose. addr. of LP: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, 07/18/19. Office in Queens Co. SSNY
New York, NY 10163. Any lawful purpose. DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of designated agent of LLC upon whom
Formation of Barbstyles, LLC filed with the State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal process may be served. SSNY shall
ASK Info Tech LLC Articles of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/9/19. Office St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Con- mail copy of process to 58-55 246 Cres,
NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 06/25/2019. Of- loc.: Queens County. SSNY designated as struction and construction related services. Upper Unit, Little Neck, NY 11362. Pur-
fice in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent agent of LLC upon whom process against it pose: Any lawful purpose.
of LLC upon whom process may be served. may be served. The address SSNY shall mail Notice of Formation of 11-01 127th
SSNY shall mail copy of process to 320 process to Barbara E. Cavanagh, 34-35 76th Street LLC, Articles of Organization Filed Storefront 101 Realty, LLC, Arts of Org.
beach 42nd Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. St., Apt. 6U, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Pur- with the Secretary of State of New York filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. pose: Any lawful activity. (SSNY) on 08/01/19. Office location: 11-01 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as
127th Street Queens, NY. SSNY designated agent upon whom process against may
Notice of Formation of Borden BMW Realty Picture Perfect Bites, LLC, Arts of Org. filed as agent of LLC upon whom process against be served & shall mail process to c/o Elda
LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/17/2019. it may be served. SSNY shall mail process Zollo, 97-17 103rd Ave., Ozone Park, NY
(SSNY) on 08/23/19. Office location: Queens Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon to 11-01 127th Street LLC, 3 DIANE CT, 11417. General Purpose.
County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served & PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. Any lawful purpose.
upon whom process against it may be served. shall mail process Christopher Camera, 40- Notice of Formation of Gotham Speech and
SSNY shall mail process to: Telos Legal Corp, 01 Little Neck Pkwy., 11B, Little Neck, NY Swallowing Services LLC, Articles of Or-
99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805A, Albany, NY 11363. General Purpose. CULTURABOWLS LLC. Articles of Organiza-
ganization filed with the Secretary of State
12210. Purpose: any lawful activities. tion filed with the Secretary of State of New
of New York (SSNY) on 07/12/19. Office
26 Linden Blvd LLC, Arts of Org. York on 09/09/19. Office located in Queens.
location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as
301 East 79th Street 12D LLC, Arts of Org. filed filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) SSNY has been designated for service of
agent of LLC upon whom process against it
with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/27/2019. 7/19/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. process and shall mail copy of any process
may be served. SSNY shall mail process to
Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon as agent upon whom process against served against the LLC to 41 North French
Gotham Speech and Swallowing Services,
whom process against may be served & shall may be served & shall mail process to Ave #2, Elmsford, NY 10523, for any lawful
LLC, P.O. Box 2692, New York, NY 10163.
mail process to 242-20 Barrows Ct., Douglas- 85-15 Main St., Apt. 12C, Briarwood, NY purpose.
Any lawful purpose.
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From the Every Kid Outdoors Program

NPS Begins Fall 2019
expanded amenity fees such as
By Brenda Ling camping or boat rides.
If you are unable to make the
Are you in fourth grade? Do you October 6 event, fourth-grade
have a child in the fourth grade? students can visit the Every
If so, you can get a free entry Kid Outdoors website (https://
pass for you and your family to everykidoutdoors.gov/fourth_
visit all National Parks for the en- graders.htm), participate in a
tire year! short educational activity, and
Stop by the Jamaica Bay download a voucher.
Wildlife Refuge, Gateway Na- The Every Kid Outdoors Pro-
tional Recreation Area, on Sun- gram replaces the Every Kid in
day, October 6, from 11 a.m. to a Park Program that was estab-
2 p.m., and pick up your pass. lished in 2015.
Join National Park Service The program focuses on
rangers for a day filled with ad- children 10 years of age—the
venture. Learn about the spe- age of most fourth graders—
cial changes taking place in the based on research that indi- year after year, the program Kid Outdoors Program: U.S.
fall season at Jamaica Bay, such cates children ages 9–11 are at aims to ensure every child in Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S.
as bird migration, fall equinox, a unique developmental stage the United States has the op- Forest Service; National Park
hibernation (both plants and in their learning where they portunity to visit their federal Service; U.S. Bureau of Land
animals), fish migration, and begin to understand how the lands and waters by the time he Management; U.S. Bureau of
weather. world around them works in or she is 11 years old, thereby Reclamation; National Oce-
The annual pass which is more concrete ways and they establishing a lifelong connec- anic and Atmospheric Admin-
good through Aug. 31, 2020, are more receptive to engaging tion to enjoy and protect our istration; U.S. Army Corps of
provides free entrance to more with nature and the environ- American outdoor heritage. Engineers. (Brenda Ling is a
than 2,000 federal recreation ment. There are seven federal agen- Public Affairs Officer at Gate-
areas. The pass does not cover By focusing on this age group cies participating in the Every way National Recreation Area)

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A STAINLESS
STEEL BEAUTY –
1956
By Katie Lucev

Printing:
Letterheads, Envelopes, Bumper Stickers,
Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards
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rest of the story!
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the skin on, even if you don’t eat
Custom Banners it. The skin will protect the meat
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1/4 to 1/3 cup Dijon mustard lay the pieces skin-side up in a
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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 Frank Keim

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Reading Makes The Trip Go Faster

By Bob & Sandy Nesoff happen to you), Press book and find
and the other is out.
Little in life is as boring and relevant to to- In the novel,
tedious as sitting in an airliner day’s internation- “Black Autumn,” Jeff
on a long trip than looking at the al political crisis. Kirkham and Jason
back of the seat in front of you. Writers are of- Ross weave an apoc-
Even the satellite map showing ten admonished alyptic tale of a post
the progress of the flight can put to “write about atomic attack on the
you into a stupor after a while. what you know.” United States. Again,
What to do? In both of the fol- hewing to the mantra
Some people drop the tray, lowing books, the of writing about what
open a notebook computer and authors do exact- you know, Kirkham,
do work. Why do that when you ly that. a former Green Beret
can work at your destination or “A m e r i c a n with vast experience
when you get back to the office? 587 Heavy” is a in survival tactics, or-
A better way to pass the time novel by jour- ganizes a community
is to bring along a book that’s nalist Howard and teaches them to
quick reading and holds your J. Schwach with move on. Kirkham
interest. We’ve found that we a new take on served several tours
can go through at least one book the mysteri- in combat zones as
on a long flight (read that…to ous downing of a Green Beret and
Beijing!), and even get through a flight by that has amassed a great
most of it on a shorter haul. name barely two background in sur-
There are two books we’d months after the vival and tactics that
recommend for their ability to 9/11 attack. The are put to the test in
hold the reader’s interest and crash in the Belle this novel.
go through page after page. Harbor section of Ross, while not in
One is about a flight that mys- Queens County’s the same category as
teriously crashed in Rockaway Rockaway Pen- Kirkham, is an expe-
(don’t worry. We know it won’t insula, a regular flight route for aircraft arriving and departing rienced hunter and outdoors-
from John F. Kennedy Interna- man with a keen knowledge of
tional Airport, directly across what to do in the wilderness and
Jamaica Bay. under extreme circumstances.
The plane ripped through a Both put themselves into the
residential neighborhood, tak- story and you move along with
ing the lives of five people on the them under adverse conditions
ground along with 260 aboard and feel as though you are a
the aircraft. The date…Novem- participant as they strive to
ber 12, 2001, two months after save a community driven apart
the attack on the World Trade by a nuclear attack.
Center. As on 9/11, the day was Friends turn on friends. Peo-
beautiful and clear. Was this a ple with little to no background
terror attack or simply a horrific in survival attempt to take con-
accident? trol. Families are separated and
Schwach fills his tale with normally peaceful groups turn
loads of local landmarks infus- violent. Much of the action
ing the flavor of the Rockaways takes place within a normally
in his tale of intrigue. peaceful and very orderly Mor-
There is little doubt from his mon community. But as food
opening that this was also ter- and supplies dwindle, Kirkham
LASZLO KOVACS ror related. Government offi- is forced to make hard deci-
cials contend it was an accident sions in order to save his own
caused by an inexperienced group.
ALL TYPES OF DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS SERVICES First Officer, but Ron Staller, The narration brings the
a retired teacher, cum weekly reader into the conflict and the
newspaper publisher, has his absolute desire to survive the
suspicions. nuclear attack. This is a story
Working with detectives, that could have been ripped
Staller probes deeper into the from the headlines with today’s
incident. His son, a police ser- promise of potential conflict
geant, along with a daily news- from such regimes as the fun-
paper reporter who happens damentalists in Iran.
to be Muslim, dig deeper and “Black Autumn,” published
deeper into the incident. The by Defiance Press, is available
ExpeditorNY@aol.com 917-294-6540 truth? Pick up the Outskirts online and in book stores.
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A Parade Fit For Poseidon

They did it again. For the ing the winners, as competi- Child; Bungalow Bar’s Cow- Congratulations to all of the
fifth year in a row, the Rock- tion was tough. However, they abungalow Ninja Turtles for participants for coming up
away Mermaid Brigade end- somehow did it. This year’s Best Bar; Yach’t Rock Charter’s with some mermaizing ideas
ed summer with a bang with winner include John Cori’s use of their tender Turtle for and to the Rockaway Mermaid
their annual Poseidon’s Pa- Rainbow for Best Float; Three Best Use of Recycled Materi- Brigade for putting on yet an-
rade. Creativity overflowed the dogs in a shell wagon for Best als; the 101 Dolphins’ bikes for other fintastic parade!
boardwalk on Saturday, Sep- Pet; Kyle Wade for his Miss Best Bike; the Atom Smasher We wish we had space for
tember 21 at the parade which Colombia look in a group of for Best Pull Cart; and the Mar- hundreds of photos but here
drew the most participants and Miss Colombias for Best Over- di Gras Mermaids who threw are a few of the winners and
biggest crowds yet. all Individual; Arverne By the beads at the judges to win Best some other great looks.
No one was envious of the Sea and drag queen Ginger Adult Group. All of the winners Photos by Annie White, Mark
judges who although had the Ladd for Best Block; the Tail- were given unique handmade Eidinger, Monica Ramirez and
best seats in the house, also shakers for Best Performance; trophies at the after-party at Katie McFadden.
had the tough job of pick- the Golden Mermaid for Best the Beach 94th Plaza.

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A Parade Fit For Poseidon

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By Kami-Leigh Agard Saturday, September 28 bay-utiful evening! es, dessert and coffee. Cash bar.
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On “the little street where old Sunday, September 29 snacks! To purchase your ticket
Who cares if it’s officially fall? friends meet,” Rockaway’s popu- 5 p.m. for this worthy cause, visit Face-
As far as locals are concerned— lar classic rock band, The Rock- Rogers serves up a special treat book event page: NAAR Bingo.
Summer ain’t over! The heat is A-Wades, will have you and your tonight as Bernie Keegan of lo- Knights of Columbus, 333
still on and the Rockaway Groan best buds on your feet dancing cal favorite, Keegan and Soogs' Beach 90th Street
still rules. There’s so much to en- and singing along all night long. fame, rocks in with special guest,
joy as local hot spots are hopping So, where are you going? Healy’s Sharon McCabe. Get ready for a ARTS
with fabulous live music, theat- Irish Pub! hefty serving of all your classic Wednesdays
er and arts, plus the conces- 108-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. and modern rock favorites! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
sions are open well into Octo- 203 Beach 116th Street The Rockaway Artists Alliance
ber! So stick around—the Rock Saturday, September 28 hosts an Oils & Acrylics Paint-
is the place to be! 8 p.m. to Midnight Sundays ing Class with instructor, Joseph
Guess who’s at RBQ tonight? 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Perez (www.seapainter.net).
LIVE MUSIC: None other than Rockaway’s Head to Whit’s for a hoppin’ Students bring their own sup-
homegrown slammin’ band, jazz/beebop lunch featuring the plies and are allowed to pay as
Friday, September 27 Indaculture. After a Posei- Mike Severino Trio. they go. $20 RAA member/ $30
8 p.m. to Midnight don-soaked extravaganza last 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd non-member.
At RBQ tonight, it’s Blac Saturday, be sure they are in the sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden
Rabbit time! The band will be mood to unleash some serious SPECIAL MENTIONS
throwing down all your belov- beats that will have you bumpin’ Saturdays and Sundays
ed Beatles classics, masterfully your booty all night! TRINI BAKE & SHARK LUNCH 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
colored with their own compo- 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd FUNDRAISER Join the Rockaway Artists Alli-
sitions. Never one to miss! Friday, September 27 ance for their exhibit, ArtSplash
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, September 28 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 2019. Attendees will get the op-
9 p.m. Far Rockaway Karate dojo, Be- portunity to celebrate local art-
Friday, September 27 Rock & Roll lovers! Guess who yond the Belt Martial Arts Acad- ists’ work in all media including
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. blazin’ Thai Rock tonight? None emy, could use a little "kick & photography, paint, sculpture,
The bay will be lit as the Gray- other than Cool Hand Lou & The punch" to help wave Rockaway etc. The exhibit will be open Sat-
trippers ride into Thai Rock Downtown Daddy-O’s comin’ Beach’s sweet summer, goodbye. urdays and Sundays through No-
blazing the bayside spot with out roarin’ with cover perfor- As a fundraiser, the dojo is bring- vember 10.
good ‘ole classic rock live from mances of Springsteen, The Roll- ing a taste of Trinidad’s Maracas For more info, visit: rockawa-
Rockaway’s own: ing Stones, Beatles, Eric Clapton Beach famous Bake and Shark yartistsalliance.org
Joe Kenel, Keith Goldberg, and more! lunch/dinner combo. This sand- sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden
Lou Pastina, John McNamee 375 Beach 92nd Street wich will have you salivating for
and Willie Vargasto. days, wishing you ordered more! THEATER
375 Beach 92nd Street Saturday, September 28 As an alternative, you can order Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
9 p.m. blue snapper fish as an alterna- Is the American Dream attain-
Friday, September 27 The heat is still pumping, so tive to the traditional shark meat. able? Find out in the Rockaway
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. why not head to Rogers for a Either way, dress it up Trinidad Theatre Company’s production
Take a walk along memory much-needed fix of Solshyne? style with lots of sweet, sour and of the American classic, The Great
lane with 4-piece rock band, Get a dose of their classic psyche- spicy toppings, and other condi- Gatsby, directed by Frank Caiati.
Anthem Acoustic, at the Belle delic and rock tunes tonight! ments for your taste buds to en- The plot—Jay Gatsby, a self-made
Harbor Yacht Club, and jam 203 Beach 116th Street joy. Free homestyle Trinidadian millionaire, passionately pursues
out to your most treasured beverage with each prepaid com- the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick
classic and 90s grunge cov- Sunday, September 29 bo. To order, call 718-471-7505 Carraway, a young newcomer to
ers. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 917-805-9474. For more info, Long Island, is drawn into their
533 Beach 126th Street Join Squid Calamar Quartet for visit Facebook event page: TRINI world of obsession, greed and
the official closing ceremonies at BAKE & SHARK LUNCH FUND- danger. The breathtaking glam-
Saturday, September 28 Caracas. Come down and toast, RAISER. our and decadent excess of the
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Salud!” to an awesome squida- 1827 Cornaga Ave, Far Rocka- Jazz Age come to Rockaway’s
It’s that time again! Get ready licious summer! way stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald's clas-
to shuck, slurp and toast at the Caracas, Beach 106th Board- sic novel. Show dates are Sep-
5th Annual Rockaway Oyster walk Concession NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL tember 27, 28, 29, and October
Festival. This year the Oyster RESCUE BINGO FUNDRAISER 4, 5 and 6. Ticket prices: Adults
Fest is again being held at Rust- Sunday, September 29 Friday, September 27 $20.00 / Seniors $15.00. For more
woods, so get ready for a jam- 5 p.m. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. info and tickets, visit: www.rock-
packed three hours of oysters, It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun Grab your friends and get awaytheatrecompany.org.
Stella Must be 21 and over. $40 is still out, and you’re reluctant to ready for another fun NAAR bin- T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort
at the door. For more info, visit wistfully bid the weekend, adieu, go night to support this 501(c)3 Tilden
Rockaway Oysterfest on Face- So why not head to Breezy’s Bay- non-profit dedicated to rescuing
book or Instagram. House! With awesome bay views, and re-homing homeless pets of Got info on local live music and
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd food and drinks, plus live music Queens, NY. Admission is $30. art? Email: kami@rockaway-
from The Pointers, you’ll have a Ticket includes pizza, beverag- times.com
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New At NPS
Sunday, September 29, 2019
9:00 AM Start
n Boardwalk Beach 102nd
to Beach 126th Back
isit www.rockapulcorun.co to register
or Pre Register in person Thursday, Sept.26th
at the Belle arbor acht lub 6p 9p

Where Worlds Converge, an included filming multi-day cer- atch a wave or awareness,
exhibit of photographs by Micah emonial events, which featured bene itting local a ilies dealing with cancer
Bochart, will open on Septem- a reintroduction of injured bald All proceeds to ,
ber 29. The exhibit opening and eagles back into the wild, for the a o unity non pro it charitable organi ation
reception will be from 2 – 4 p.m. Tlingit Tribe in Alaska. He now
providing services and support to our co unity.
at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge lives with his wife in Queens.
in Broad Channel. The opening Bochart’s upbringing and back-
reception is free and open to the ground have influenced his view n e ory 2019 onorees
public. of the world. Nature reclaiming Anne arie Sullivan Teri Baut
This free exhibit will be on dis- the built world, young people dis-
play for two months. covering nature, and nature thriv- (Broad Channel) (Broad Channel)
Bochart, who will be at the re- ing are central themes for this ex- lare roesch Pat r ano
ception, is a New York-based hibit. The juxtaposition of nature (Rockaway Beach) (Rockaway Beach)
photographer, videographer and against the backdrop of New York
editor. He was raised in Haines, City is not only the story of Gate- Billy 9 inane atthew Piccione
Alaska, a small town with a pop- way, but also the story of this ex- Breezy Point) Breezy Point)
ulation of 1713. His early projects hibit.
Post Run edals at o unity ouse
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Entry Fees: Adult $30
Children 12 and under $15

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 .

In-person registration & pickup of numbers and shirts at:

The Belle arbor acht lub Thursday, Septe ber 26th ro 6 9P

Day of Race Registration at:

o unity ouse 101 19 Rockaway Beach Blvd 8A

Race begins at 102nd Street Boardwalk

Awards: Grammar School, High School, College, Adult

Awards and 50/50 Ra le at o unity ouse ollowing the race.

Adult Tee S L L L ircle ne

Last Name_____________________ First Name________________________________

Age on 9/29/19_____D.O.B.__________ Sex____ Phone #________________________
e-mail address__________________________________________________________
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
& 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
We get photos from around the world but sometimes it’s nice 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
to get one from our own backyard. Karl Hammerer and Deborah 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
photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Kelly know how to dress when enjoying their favorite vacation
spot: the family bungalow in Rockaway Beach. You both look
Signature of Participant, Parent, or Guardian________________________ Date________
mah-velous!
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50 YEARS AGO – FIRE Rockaway Guy

STRUCK LENNY’S Takes Over
WeWork
WeWork is a real estate Catholic from Queens” was
company that provides shared born and raised in Belle Har-
workspaces generally for tech bor. He attended St. Francis
companies and small start- de Sales, Loyola High School,
ups. (You may have learned of and Georgetown University.
it through one of our column- He has continued to support
ists, Lou Pastina, who wrote Rockaway groups, such as the
about the company in 2017). RIBS.
Just last month, the company Minson has an account-
announced its plans to go pub- ing background with execu-
lic, with the goal of issuing an tive experience at AOL, Time
IPO (Initial Public Offering) Warner and other well-known
by the end of this year. The companies. According to
announcement brought great many reports, steering We-
public scrutiny over the com- Work to profitability will be
pany’s finances and its CEO, challenging but in a state-
Adam Neumann, who was ment Minson and Gunning-
On September 26th, 1969, Lenny’s Amusements also known known for a lavish lifestyle. ham said, “Our core business
as Lenny’s Fascination, was destroyed by fire. The big attrac- The uproar prompted Neu- is strong, and we will be tak-
tion was on the boardwalk between Beach 34th and Beach 35th mann to step down as CEO ing clear actions to balance
Street. Urban renewal plans (which never happened) prevented and Artie Minson to step up, WeWork’s high growth, prof-
the attraction from reopening and it was lost forever. But owner, joining Sebastian Gunnin- itability and unique member
Lenny Kohn, seen here (first on right) is still going strong and ham as co-CEO. Minson, re- experience while also evalu-
can be found at Rockaway Graphics on Beach 92nd and RBB. cently described by the Fi- ating the optimal timing for
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