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Separate But United

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#Frontsteps Project Helps Front Line

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RBQ Brings Comfort To First Responders

By Katie McFadden food, and giving the community pital, to feed those on the front-
a chance to help make it happen. lines. He also hopes to bring food
As with all New York restau- “A lot of people are interested in to local urgent care facilities.
rants, RBQ, a relative newcom- doing something, but don’t know Moroney says RBQ will contin-
er to the Rockaway restaurant what to do, so I figured it would ue the effort as long as lockdowns
scene, was among the many lo- be a great opportunity to get food continue, and as long as they are
cal businesses to take a hit with supplies to first responders and able. “It’s another way for us to
closures. The often-packed bar healthcare workers. A lot of these give back to the community,
and barbecue joint, known for people are working pretty much which is something we’ve always
its frequent live music, cocktail every day, some are working been about since we opened al-
specials and delectable barbe- longer shifts, and they don’t re- most two years ago. If we can play
cue choices, has been restrict- ally have time or anywhere to go a small role in helping these folks
ed to takeout and delivery. The to eat other than in the confines out there during these very diffi-
partial-closure has left owner of their buildings. They can’t re- cult times, we’re more than hap-
John Moroney with financial ally leave, so we’re trying to take py to do that,” Moroney said.
challenges and the hardship of that burden off of them and bring If you’d like to contribute, do-
limiting staff, but despite this, the food to them,” Moroney said. nations can be dropped off at
he’s doing what he can to help The effort is also being extended RBQ (97-20 Rockaway Beach
first responders and those on for the 100th Precinct. On April to families whose main income Blvd.) or through the “Donations
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fight. ough President candidate Eliz- have fallen on hard times. Me campaign. Search “RBQ”
What’s a good way to bring abeth Crowley, a series of local Last week, Moroney launched on GoFundMe.com to find the
comfort during trying times? firehouses and EMS stations, a GoFundMe fundraiser so lo- fundraiser.
Though comfort food, and RBQ including Engine Company 265, cals who want to do something Craving barbecue of your own?
is doing just that, with the help Ladder Company 121, Battalion can help, have the ability to do so. RBQ continues to do takeout, in-
of those looking to do what they 47 and EMS Service Station 47, Within a week, the campaign has cluding cocktails to go, and deliv-
can for others. On April 4, with were treated to an RBQ feast. raised more than $2,400, and for ery all across Rockaway to Breezy
the help of the Daniel M. O’Con- But that’s not all. Moroney is those not online, donations are Point and Broad Channel. See
nell American Legion Post 272 keeping the effort going through- being accepted at RBQ. The next RBQRockawayBeach.com for a
and the NYS American Legion, out the shutdown to help different donation spot on Moroney’s list menu and call 718-318-7427 to
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By Christine Mullally sible, more help was needed.
Rockaway Artists Alliance's Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato
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BOYLEING POINTS
column with the hope of giv- arms in a sword battle, dis-
ing you a chuckle, but I’ve got misses the severity of it all, “It’s
nuthin’ — though I can borrow only a flesh wound.”
with the best of ‘em and figured And for some reason I
I’d share. thought of a line from Step
I honestly don’t know any- Brothers when John C. Reil-
one who ever sniffed glue (or ly walks in on Will Farrell and
smoked banana peels) but the asks, “Why are you so sweaty?”
above line makes me laugh. “I was watching ‘Cops’.”
It’s from the movie, Airplane, Which reminded me of Ani-
which stands up well, forty mal House and that fat, drunk,
years later. and stupid is no way to go
To that, someone might say: through life. But that line also
Surely, you can’t be serious. reminded me of one I just
And the response would be: heard recently, if you keep a

Silver
I am serious and don’t call can of beer or glass of wine in
me Shirley. each hand, you can’t touch
In the same movie, a passen- your face.
ger notices the person next to Which was another remind-

Lines her who is trembling. It must

be his first time flying. She
asks calmly, “Nervous?” And
he says, “Yes, very.” She smiles
er that good lines aren’t just
from old movies. I liked this
bittersweet one I saw on Twit-
ter that came from someone on
I picked the wrong week to but when Saturday comes, it and asks, “First time?” And his the now-empty streets of Man-
stop sniffing glue. doesn’t feel like Saturday. answer? “No, I've been nerv- hattan. “I love jaywalking!” a
None of us know what day it I put the garbage at the curb ous lots of times.” woman called out, “But there’s
is, unless you get The Rocka- every night and then wind And yes, I speak jive. I’ve just no sport in it anymore.”
way Times by email, then you up taking it back on five of seen a grown man naked. And Things are bad when the fun
know it’s Thursday but that the nights. At least it gives me come on, of course, I like Glad- of jaywalking is taken from
doesn’t make a difference any- something to do. iator movies. you. Man, I can’t wait ‘til this
way. What’s a Thursday? Or any What can I say? My mind is Which for some reason re- is over. I want to use a line I’ve
other day of the week. Every more muddled than usual. I minded me of a Monty Python never used before, “Give me a
day kinda feels like Saturday was trying to put together a line. A knight, after losing both hug.”

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Into the Deep:

One Local’s Unique
Lenten Challenge
By Katie McFadden lenge was on.

THANK YOU!
On Ash Wednesday, February
At a time when people across 26, Gillen took a deep breath
the world found themselves and plunged into the Atlantic,
giving up much more than
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challenge from the usual sac- lenge. Along the way, he ex-
rifices. “I was making fun of perienced days in the low 20s,
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or something like that. What as cold as 13 degrees, and wa-
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INTO THE DEEP authentically inspired. And in
Continued from Page 6 turn, that inspired me,” Gillen
said.
On his first day, Gillen ran
At times, he considered find- into a neighbor, Sean Kellar,
ing ways around the challenge. who joins him on a daily mile
“I thought, maybe I could ocean swim in the summer.
just edit a previous video and However, Kellar had other
change the angles around. I thoughts about Gillen’s new
was very tempted to do that at water challenge. “He said,
some point, but this wasn’t just ‘you’re nuts!’” Gillen recalled.
a challenge like a pushup chal- But it wasn’t long before Kel-
lenge or something,” he said. lar found himself caught up
Instead, he persevered. “Who in the craziness. “He was one
am I cheating here? God? The of the first people to join me,”
definition of integrity is what Gillen said. And then fellow
you do when no one is look- lifeguards soon followed suit,
ing. If you’re gonna do it, do it,” giving them a new purpose, to if it inspired just one other per- as “The Iceman,” to trick the
Gillen said. “The world doesn’t break the monotony of quar- son, it was all worth it. It forti- body into tolerating freez-
need another flake.” antine. “For a lifeguard, you fied me. I’ve become more dis- ing temperatures. Using this
As he went along with the rescue people by pulling them ciplined with my writing and method, by the end of the
challenge, Gillen soon found out of the ocean, but in an iron- other things,” said Gillen, an challenge, Gillen’s quick dips
that his actions were a source of ic twist, with this I was rescu- already-published author who turned into five-minute hang-
inspiration. “The first 10 days, I ing people by pulling them in is working on his first fiction outs in the ocean. And it has
was like, ‘I don’t know if this is to the ocean,” he said. By East- piece, “The Winter Gnome." inspired him to keep going.
a great idea,’ but then I start- er Sunday, the final day of the “It was a great exercise.” On Monday, April 9, the day
ed getting feedback from oth- challenge, Gillen was joined by Along the way, Gillen had after Easter, he was right back
er people who saw the videos. a group of about 20 others who picked up a few tips on how at it, and has no plans of stop-
People were getting a kick out took the dip, while maintaining to make the challenge a bit ping. “I’m gonna go right into
of it, even if they were laugh- social distancing, of course. easier. He adopted the Wim the summer. Why not? We
ing at me, they were laughing, Completing the challenge Hof method—a meditative have the ocean right here, all
which was good. And then was no doubt, fulfilling. “It was breathing technique found- year, not just in the summer.”
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1970 - The Apollo 13 astronauts safely Kami-Leigh Agard was born.
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Roddenberry, and 22 others blasted into
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Perspectives from COVID-19 Positive -

A Clinical Herbologist’s Point of View
By Jacqueline Ritchie Tansey brave selfless souls do. I was ing I was on the mend. Then as
my boy’s soul caretaker and suddenly as my initial symp-
You’d think it would start be- needed to remain with him re- toms kicked in that first day,
nignly. A cough here, a light gardless of my own condition. I the malaise would start again
fever maybe. But for me, it was mention this because never in with that deep-seated exhaus-
as if COVID-19 did a stealth my life did moving my body re- tion. This was my pattern for
attack through the back door quire so much will power, nor days. In and out of fever and
and completely flooded my was I ever so frightened I could malaise.
system. As someone with sci- transmit this potentially dead- Unfortunately, about six days
entific training, while it was ly virus to his already immune in, I started to feel a tightening
happening, I had an image of compromised system. It took in my chest, like a corset was
this novel virus, never seen every ounce of strength and tied around my ribs and some-
before by the human popula- love to administer his respira- one was slowly pulling the
tion, entering my system. The tory protocol to keep his lungs strings tighter. I was still able to
virus mobilizing quickly and clear making sure to wash my take deep breaths but it sort of
stealthily like a black ops team hands again and again and hurt to do it. During the night,
positioning itself throughout again. I wore a mask and kept I woke up at one point wheez-
my body. Before my immune a separate change of clothes ing and went into a terrible dry
system could even recognize to change into to prevent cross coughing fit for 10 minutes.
something was amiss, the virus contamination. Now, as I stated earlier, I
had already latched onto all In between his treatments, reasons. Despite how incred- believe in the body’s innate
my ACE-2 receptors and began I laid on a couch in the room ibly hot I felt I was, my fever ability to heal itself. The hu-
its rapid replication process to next to him. I am sure I was go- never actually went above 102 man immune system is a fan-
inhabit the country my body ing in and out of consciousness degrees. Secondly, there’s an- tastic, complicated, beauti-
owned. as my body shook and burned ecdotal evidence that certain ful network of reactions and
I woke up that morning think- from the inside out. I’d hear pain relievers actually worsen processes and feedback loops
ing I was fine. I was taking care him calling me, pulling me out your condition. I wasn’t taking that usually work really well
of the usual morning business, of my febrile malaise, forcing any chances. I was miserable together. I believe in helping
making sure my kids were up myself to respond to his vari- enough. your body through this process
for their homeschooling class- ous needs. Sometimes, may- The next day, my husband using natural herbs to support
es, making breakfasts, getting be more often than I realized, drove myself and my special this process. However, I’m not
my special needs son’s meds in I’d hear one of my other kids needs son to get tested for the an idiot. This COVID-19 Virus
order. Then, what seemed like telling me through a haze that COVID-19 Virus. My symptoms is something never before seen
quite suddenly, I felt my whole they took care of him. Finally, were so perfectly matched with in this world and has caused a
body begin to heat up. It was that evening, one of his nurses, the virus that I was quite sure mass pandemic for a reason.
as if an internal inferno was lit our longest and most loyal of mine would come back pos- Humans have no defenses
inside. My body just realized the crew, arrived to take over. itive. What I was hoping is against it but science thus far
it had been invaded and went She came in to care for him that my son’s would also be also has no answers for it.
into lockdown, starting its first despite knowing what she was positive. I know that sounds So, what I did was use my
and most ancient immune re- walking into. I was so relieved strange to wish for, but once I knowledge as a Clinical Her-
sponse, the fever. and grateful for her presence got the full-blown symptoms, bologist and Environmental
While this fever sprung sud- that I cried as I crawled up the we realized the cold our son Scientist to deduct what stage
denly, with it came a dry heat stairs to go to bed. had been fighting for the last the Virus was presently in my
that burnt the moisture right Once in bed, I fell into a deep, week may have been his im- body systems and used herbs
out of my body. I felt like a restless sleep, consumed with mune response to the COV- to relieve the symptoms at that
living sauna. This led to a dry dreams of being trapped in a ID-19 Virus as well. About a moment in time. Most notably
hacking cough and a fatigue burning field. My fever raged week before, he started getting what I found helped were the
that was so deep seated, it was all night, coming and going in low grade fevers during the “demulcent herbs.” This is a
as if the very life essence of intensity. I developed a head- night that went away during class of herbs that soothe and
my body was evaporating with ache leaving my forehead feel- the day, body aches, an unpro- coat the mucus membranes, a
the fever. Normally, what one ing like it was in a vice that was ductive cough, body weakness vital protective layer that your
would do under these circum- being tightened one notch at a and loss of appetite for a week. immune system uses to pro-
stances is listen to your body’s time. The overall weakness was If he already had it, that would tect itself and communicate
immune commander and go so consuming the effort of sim- mean he was already building with other cells. And as far as I
the heck to sleep. ply rolling over hurt. That night antibodies, and he was actually know, there is no pharmaceu-
Unfortunately for me, that I slept almost 24 hours straight. doing a darn good job. tical on the market that is cable
first day was also one of three So, you are probably asking, Meanwhile, I noticed some of doing this. And guess what
days where our family has no did I take anything for the fe- very strange symptoms, unlike the COVID-19 Virus is very ef-
health care worker to help with ver and pain? The answer is any other virus I’d had. Name- fective at compromising? The
our special needs son. It is also no, because I rarely do. I be- ly, I’d get these moments of mucus membranes, that’s why
the day my husband, a nurse lieve in the body’s natural im- strength, usually after waking a dry cough is one of the tell-
anesthetist, went to work at mune response. It knows what up from one of my many rests,
the hospital doing what those it’s doing. But also, two other where I’d be fooled into think- Continued on page 13
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PERSPECTIVES FROM throat was dry and hacking and mix and laid it over her eyes for medicine granted to us by our
COVID-19 POSITIVE starting to get raw. Once I start- 10 minutes. When she was fin- earth, herbal medicine. In fact,
ed the teas, my cough became ished soaking, I then rubbed it’s all we’ve got and there’s a
Continued from Page 11
ever so slightly more produc- fresh aloe leaf juice, which is lot more science and complex-
tive and no longer hurt to cough slimy and gelatinous so it’s ities to it than most realize. I’d
tale signs of the virus. up the infectious phlegm. The soothing and non-irritating be happy to help you and your
Demulcents are especial- night I started to feel the chest (think sunburn relief ) over her loved ones through this stress-
ly effective as teas. So I made constriction and wheezing, my eye lids. I did this several times ful time. If you’re interested in
a quart of tea stuffed with all 10-minute coughing fit was a day. It seemed to help and she learning more on how to make
the demulcents I had on hand. productive, rather than dry said the burning and itching these teas, where you can buy
Many of these herbs you will and eventually cleared open- were relieved, but the redness them or what else you can use,
never have heard of, but I’ll ing up my lungs and allowing wasn’t getting much better. The I can be reached at Rocka-
throw a few out to you: Linden deep breaths again. following day, she fell asleep for wayApothecary@gmail.com
leaf, violet leaf, marshmallow Now, while my own symp- an hour with the eye soak on. Jacqueline Ritchie Tansey is
root, licorice root, slippery toms of the COVID-19 con- Later that night, her eyes looked a Clinical Herbologist special-
elm bark and, of course, the sumed the cells of my body, significantly better with the izing in the fine art of Herbal
age-old remedy, raw honey. A the vicious virus ran its course redness almost completely re- Medicine application and for-
good demulcent tea will have through the rest of my family. solved so it seems the extra time mulation. She is the founder
a smooth, slippery feel in your For one daughter, she exhibited soaking was what she needed. and president of Rockaway
mouth. I also threw in some one of the rarer symptoms, she The other members of my Apothecary, an herbal medicine
common cooking spices that woke up with what appeared family had much more minor apothecary and formulation
are known to break up phlegm to be a viral conjunctivitis. The symptoms, myself, seeming to company and sees clients in her
with antimicrobial properties, whites of her eyes were bright get the worst of it. So, as this Manhattan location. Jacque-
such as thyme, sage, basil and red, veiny and hurt her terribly. COVID-19 Virus continues to line has a BA in Biology from
oregano. She described them as dry and run its course through our com- Queens College, an MS in En-
I have now been drinking this itchy. Thinking along the lines munity and country at large, vironmental Science & Ecology
tea throughout the day for the of my earlier dry cough, I made modern science has left us with from the Univ. of Massachusetts
last few days and I swear it has her a similar demulcent tea and no means to heal ourselves. and a post-clinical Certificate in
done a fantastic job of sooth- mixed in chamomile and lemon Therefore, I am offering herb- Clinical Herbalism & Medicine
ing my throat and breaking up balm which are gentle enough al advice to help anyone in our from the Arbor Vitae School of
the thick, stuck phlegm, which for the eyes and known to be ef- community during this difficult Traditional Herbalism. She can
is one of the real dangers of fective at fighting microbes. time. This is a good time for be reached at RockawayApoth-
the COVID-19 Virus. Day 1 my I soaked a towel in the tea us to turn back to the original ecary@gmail.com

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An Unforgettable Birthday
By Raquel Priolo local community, friends and mate birthday bash. fact that we are all still here
family from Brooklyn, Queens On April 12, 2007, my girls together, is why every year we
We had a special day planned and Long Island showed up in and I almost didn’t survive. celebrate tremendously. This
for months for our twins, Is- droves to celebrate. My eyes I went into kidney, liver and year was unlike any other and
abella and Valentina’s 13th were full of happy tears as I heart failure at 36 weeks preg- we are truly thankful for all the
birthday. But then, the world enjoyed an emotional heart- nant. It was not supposed to wonderful people that made it
came to a screeching halt. warming show of support and be a happy turn of events. The possible!
Nothing could prepare us for affection that my girls, and
this shocking chain of events. quite honestly, all of us need-
Trying to organize something ed.
during a quarantine, especially Our girls’ birthday, April
for a child with special needs in 12, fell on Easter this year, the
a wheelchair, sounded and felt highest holy day for Catholics.
impossible. I never imagined that an army
I reached out to a couple of of cars that wrapped around
friends hoping we could or- the block would show up. Led
ganize a birthday parade, as by the FDNY and NYPD, a sur-
I have seen so many on TV. It prise organized by Joe Mure
was the only thing that made and Richard Keane, who know
sense at this time. However, I that Valentina loves them. Full
couldn’t have ever imagined of giggles, and smiles, they
such a show of love. Shan- drove by with horns blaring,
non Florist from Brooklyn de- lights glaring, showing signs
livered balloons to decorate of love and hollering happy
when we couldn’t find any lo- birthday wishes that left us all
cally. The PS/MS114 teachers, fulfilled. What we thought was
classmates and their staff, our a birthday failure was the ulti-

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EMS in Rockaway is composed their spouses, children, or their Jamaica Hospital and Nassau
of firefighters. This is not the parents. University Medical Center want
case. Some members of the EMS, to thank the Farber, Gold, and
While EMS on the Peninsula is and the firefighters themselves, Kaye families for delivering a bit
operated primarily by the FDNY, outside of the FDNY, are cross of happiness and appreciation
and runs from the first "com- trained to handle both jobs, in these very difficult times.
bined" firehouse in Queens through their memberships in Margaret and Dr. John
(sharing the "house" with En- volunteer fire departments like Meringolo
gine Company 265, Tower Lad- Roxbury, Rockaway Point, Point
der Company121, and Battalion Breeze, Broad Channel, and Pick Up!
[Chief ] 47), they are "mission other VFDs in and near NYC. Dear Editor:
specific" Emergency Medical The FDNY, however, doesn't uti- If you have been walking
Legally Blonde Technicians (EMTs) and para- lize them as dual function per- around the neighborhood (if
Dear Editor: medics. They don't fight fires, sonnel. Respectfully submitted, you have, I hope it's with prop-
(Re: Boyleing Points, 4-9 is- but provide top notch pre-hos- Richard C Berger, er distancing and with a mask of
sue). I never knew my wife was a pital emergency medical care Retired FDNY EMS EMT. some sort), you will notice peo-
brunette until this past week. It and transportation to the sick (editor’s note: Lazer Lou ple are discarding rubber gloves
kind of shake things up a bit, for and injured, in effect, bringing meant no disrespect, of course, and facemasks on the sidewalks,
good and bad, lol. Please don’t the Emergency Room to a pa- acknowledged the oversight and on roadways, in playgrounds, in
print my name for obvious rea- tient's front door, and treating thanked Mr. Berger for his input Riis Park, wherever. Not dispos-
sons. that patient while moving them and EMS for their work). ing of these items properly puts
A Surprised Husband to the nearest hospital. others in danger, especially the
They are with the patients in Sanitation people required to
EMS, Too the close quarters of the back Thanks! clean up.
Dear Editor: of the ambulance, possibly ex- Dear Editor: If you have been guilty, please
I note the gentleman who posing themselves, despite the Last Wednesday evening, consider the health of others;
writes the "Lazer Speaks" col- Personal Protection Equipment Jorge Farber personally deliv- if you see someone doing it,
umn, in thanking the First Re- (PPE) they're wearing, to the ered approximately 100 pounds please let them know. Things
sponders, neglected to mention COVID-19, or other communi- of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, are tough enough, let's not
the EMS (Emergency Medical cable diseases. Then, the crews and crème-filled truffles to our make them more difficult.
Service). He does mention the have to worry about inadvert- home for Dr. John and me to Richard Lipsman
FDNY. ently bringing the diseases back bring to our hospitals.
I must presume he thinks the home with them, and infecting On Thursday, I donned my Pick Up This Too!
PPE and I took my beach wagon Dear Editor:
filled with 50 pounds of choc- I would like to personally
olate and delivered Happiness thank the individual(s) who

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FIA to the staff of JHMC. I may
not have been able to see the
smiles behind the face masks,
but everyone’s eyes lit up. Every
consistently deposit their dog
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ish yellow plastic bag) in my
trash bin. You have perfect
nurses’ station was full of nurs- timing as the DSNY just fin-
3128 AVENUE U BROOKLYN NY 11229 es, doctors, housekeepers, phys- ished their task of emptying
ical/ occupational/speech ther- it. Your lovely bag of goodies
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Home, Auto, Life, Business, and secretaries who all gathered waiting for NY’s strongest to
General Contractors, New Construction, around to hear that the treats lean all the way in to retrieve
Renovations & Vacant Buildings were donated by the owners of it and send it to its final re-
Madelaine Chocolate. Jorge had ward. I can see it now, the big
included in the boxes a heartfelt fella grabbing hold of your
Thank You note from the Farber, treasure, holding it up to the
Kaye, and Gold families, which morning sky and admiring the
was hung on the many nurses’ glimmering colors both in-
stations. side and out. Today, I actually
Happy Easter and Happy did the recovery and it’s just
We Have Been Residents Of Passover wishes were shared another dirty job completed
among the staff as they shared due to your laziness.
The Rockaways & Breezy Point the treats. Now, let’s get down to brass
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P 718.945.2411
Susan Lavin • Kate Patterson • Peggy Moore • Ciji Stewart • Bronagh Rayder

THANK YOU
With continued prayers for your safety and well-being, you are all
our HEROES and you SACRIFICE yourselves to help those who are
extremely sick and who are alone. THANK YOU IS NOT ENOUGH. You
are the DOCTORS, NURSES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, EMT,
FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OUR PRIESTS AND RABBIS.
We extend our sympathy to many families here that have lost loved ones.
To our friends and neighbors who now are isolated and have the virus,
please know that our prayers go out to you as well for your recovery.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP US STAY AT HOME
AND REMAIN SAFE.
A FEW QUOTES I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE:
“SINCE YOU CANT GO OUTSIDE, GO INSIDE, PRAY,
MEDITATE AND REALIZE.”
“I THINK WHEN THE DUST SETTLES, WE WILL REALIZE HOW VERY
LITTLE WE NEED, HOW VERY MUCH WE HAVE, AND THE TRUE VALUE
OF HUMAN CONNECTION.”
SENDING YOU ALL OUR LOVE, PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND SAFETY.
ROCKAWAY STAY STRONG!!
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Sean Fitzgerald Lic. Broker/Principal Mary Beth Meade

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Direct 917-860-6701
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The events of the past few

months have brought about a
renewed appreciation for some
of the things in life we may have
normally taken for granted.
We would like to THANK all
those who work in the Medical
Community; Nurses, Doctors,
EMT’s, Paramedics, Biological
Researchers, Home Health Aides
and Support Staff for your selfless
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Police Group Requests Closing; Facts You Probably

Gateway Remains Open
On Thursday, April 2, The about the National Park Service
Don’t Need
Fraternal Order of Police Unit- response to COVID-19, includ- As many as 91 million Easter—enough to circle
ed States Park Police called for ing tips for park visitors at nps. chocolate bunnies are sold the world three times.
the immediate closure of all gov/gate in the U.S. for Easter annu-
national parks in New York City Dogs are prohibited from ally. In 2015, BMW released an
after two USPP officers were ocean side beaches at Fort Til- advertisement for April
diagnosed with COVID-19 and den and Jacob Riis Park from In 1818, the U.S. began Fool's day. It said, "Come
others were exposed. March 15 to September 15 due building a fort near the with any old car & get a
Many locals have been using to nesting birds. Further, Gate- New York-Quebec border brand new BMW." Every-
Riis Park and Fort Tilden for way is not issuing fishing/park- to defend against invasion one thought it was an April
walking, jogging, biking and ing permits at this time, but it is from Canada. After two Fool's prank. No one came
relaxation through this time of honoring 2019 fishing permits years of construction, they except for one lady, who
restricted movement for the until further notice. 2020 4x4 realized the fort was actu- went with her old Nissan
public. permits have been sold out. ally on the Canadian side. as a joke. She received a
As of Wednesday, April 15, Gateway also announced They abandoned it and brand new BMW in ex-
most of Gateway National’s that Earth Day 2020 is going named it Fort Blunder. change.
grounds, roads, trails, parking digital. To commemorate the
areas remained open to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day The world's first mobile When ships pass through
public. Sandy Hook in New Jer- on April 22, the NPS is high- phone call was made on Point Nemo in the south-
sey, however, was closed, effec- lighting earth sciences and April 3, 1973, when Martin ern Pacific Ocean, they are
tive April 8. stewardship of natural resourc- Cooper, a senior engineer 2,700 kilometers from the
It is advised that all visitors es throughout April. The global at Motorola, called a rival nearest land. That means
follow guidance of local, state, celebration is going digital this telecommunications com- that at the right time of day,
and federal public health offi- year with our parks, programs, pany and informed them the nearest humans are on
cials. Always remember to take and partners highlighting on- he was speaking via a mo- the International Space
common sense steps like main- line resources and things to do bile phone. Station, 416 kilometers up.
taining a 6-foot physical dis- in your own community. More
tance and washing your hands information is available on the 16 billion jellybeans are Facts from Sean McVeigh,
often. Find more information NPS/Gateway website. eaten by Americans each factologist.

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Ask the Dementia Stages

DOC By Peter Galvin, MD
dementia were an infectious fere with day to day life and may tion like phone numbers. Stage 5
disease, Stage 1 would be cause anxiety. Stage 3 may be interferes with basic functioning
called the incubation period. detectable by testing but in most but assistance with functions like
Since there are no symptoms, cases, it is still undetectable. toileting and eating is not neces-
Dementia is a word that strikes Stage 1 cannot be tested for or Stage 4 is mild dementia. The sary. Remembering a spouse’s
terror into the hearts of people diagnosed. Stage 1 can only be patient may be socially with- name and/or childrens’ names is
and families. Not all dementia is diagnosed once Stage 2 appears. drawn and changes in mood and usually still possible.
Alzheimer’s dementia, however. No one knows how long Stage 1 personality may be seen. Denial Stage 6 is moderately se-
There are multiple medical dis- may last. Stage 2 involves memo- of symptoms as a defense mech- vere dementia. Full time care is
eases and conditions that may ry lapses, for example forgetting anism is common. Symptoms usually necessary as recalling
cause dementia, and although names that are very familiar or include decreased knowledge names of family, recent events,
in most cases once dementia ap- forgetting where an object was of current or recent events, dif- and current surroundings is not
pears, it is irreversible and incur- placed. Now, we all have mem- ficulty remembering one’s own possible. Delusional or aggres-
able, there are some exceptions. ory lapses and the appearance personal history, decreased abil- sive behavior may appear as
While most cases of dementia of Stage 2 symptoms may be ity to handle finances or arrange may anxiety, aggression, agita-
are incurable, the progression of nothing at all or may be related travel plans, disorientation, and tion, and loss of willpower. Wan-
the disease may be slowed down to normal age-related cognitive difficulty recognizing people or dering and sleep disturbances
by medications and other forms decline, not dementia. Stage 2 is faces, although there is usually are common as are hallucina-
of treatment. There are a number undetectable by clinical testing. no difficulty in recognizing close tions. Lastly, in Stage 7 the brain
of standardized tests to evaluate In Stage 3, clear cognitive prob- family, close friends, and familiar seems to lose its connection to
and diagnose individuals sus- lems begin to emerge. Problems places. Avoidance of challenging the body. Motor skills, speech
pected of having some form of like getting lost easily, poor job situations to hide symptoms or and verbal abilities are lost. Full
dementia. These tests evaluate performance, forgetting names prevent stress or anxiety is com- time help with eating, walking,
a person’s orientation to time, of family members and close mon. Stage 5 is moderate de- and toileting is required.
place, and person as well as their friends, difficulty retaining in- mentia. There is an inability to re- Next week I will discuss the
recent and distant memory. formation read in a book or member major details like names causes of and treatments for de-
There are seven stages of de- pamphlet, losing or misplacing of family members or addresses, mentia.
mentia. Stages 1-3 are consid- important objects, and diffi- disorientation to time and/or Questions and comments may
ered “predementia.” Stage 1 culty concentrating. In Stage 3, place, inability to make deci- be sent to editor@rockaway-
actually has no symptoms. If the symptoms begin to inter- sions, forgetting basic informa- times.com.

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My community arrives in the am asking of you.” Lyrics from

Zoom room every day at 9:30 my mom’s favorite song.
a.m. with great big smiles and So, I ask you, what helps you
they greet one another with to connect to your radiant self?
good mornings. Some days, we Is it prayer, hope, trust, breath-
feel hopeless and yet, when we work, movement or stillness?
roll our mats out, we begin to “When you really look for me,
feel hopeful. you will see me instantly…”
Our teachers have been do- Kabir says. “Student, tell me,
nating their time to offer service what is God? He is the breath
from the heart. We are grateful inside the breath.” My hope for
to have these teachers who give each and every one of you is to

HOPE us hope, security, safety and

emotional support from their
living rooms. Our community
feel this breath, be still, be safe
and know we will come out of
this together with hopeful and
My prayers are full of hope ful that they can help cure the is the heartbeat of our studio grateful hearts. Stay on the
for ease of suffering and world. and we are forever apprecia- path and know there is HOPE.
healthy mind and body. I hope There are no rainbows with- tive of their presence. There is Hope is the thing with feath-
you are safe and protected so out the rain. I see beautiful no question, these meetings ers by Emily Dickinson.
you can find calm and peace in rainbows colored by the chil- are helping us all get through “Hope is the thing with feath-
the eye of the storm. As I write, dren in our community taped the day. We talk, breathe, move ers. That perches in the soul,
the weather outside is rather to the windows for us all to see. and rest. It is familiar and com- And sings the tune without
dreary, with high winds, rain The children give us hope and fortable for us to be together. the words, And never stops at
and a gray sky. But I am fortu- we thank their parents for taking On this particular day, with all,
nate to be in a cozy home with such good care of their babies. the dreadful weather, we are And the sweetest in the gale
my family, some who are sleep- You are first responders in many happy to stay home in the is heard; And sore must be the
ing from working the night ways. Take pauses for yourself Zoom room. Breathing in, we storm That could abash the
shift, taking care of COVID-19 and know that nothing is per- are calm, breathing out, we are little bird That kept so many
patients. So, I can never com- fect. The experience of this time hope. warm.
plain about my situation when in history is the lesson. Your Hope makes us strong and I’ve heard it in the chilliest
so many out there are working children will learn more in this secure. We radiate this from land, And on the strangest sea;
hard to care for those who need time than inside a classroom. Be our core center. “One day at Yet, never, in extremity, It
their services. They are hope- patient and have hope. time, sweet Jesus. That’s all I asked a crumb of me. “

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Fontbonne Steps Up to Shield Frontline Workers

When Michal Ashkenazy, vera, who has expertise with said Ashkenazy.
Science Department Chair at the laser-cutter machines, ex- With materials finally in
Fontbonne Hall Academy, saw plained that Fontbonne has a hand, they began produc-
the pleas on television for Per- Full Spectrum RetinaEngrave™ tion immediately. However,
sonal Preventive Equipment, laser-cutter, which reads DXF quickly into production, the
she and her husband knew files to create quick, high team saw that the laser cutting
they wanted to help and came quality, and cost-efficient 2D was singeing the thin plastic
up with the idea to create and models. Unfortunately, the sheets and coating it with a
donate personal protective team encountered another brown film and had to come
equipment to (PPE) for first re- dead end when the necessary up with an alternative produc-
sponders. Ashkenazy contact- raw materials were sold out tion method.
ed the principal of the all-girls science teachers, Tania Rive- all over the country. Forging
high school in Bay Ridge, Mary ra and Adam Williams. At the on, the team took inventory
Ann Spicijaric, who immedi- start of their work, the team of their internal supplies and
ately gave her the green light encountered one of sever- devised their own face shield.
to use the school’s equipment al roadblocks: the school’s The end result was made using
for the cause. “It is wonderful FabLab had a 3D printer that clear plastic binding covers
to see our faculty modeling could only utilize certain ma- and large rubber bands from
the Mission and charism of terial and they had great diffi- the school’s main office.
the Sisters of St. Joseph by ‘re- culty obtaining it. Ready to start production,
sponding to the needs of our With a fierce drive to com- the team met at the school on
time.’ I am so proud of them plete this project, Ashkena- April 6, determined to create
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sion project, Ashkenazy equipment. A face shield is we can all appreciate how very out a total of 120 shields in
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86-63 77TH STREET LLC, Arts. of Org. Notice of Formation: 82-03 172nd 18 CAPITAL GROUP LLC, Arts. Notice of Formation: JIALI TOWN
filed with the SSNY on 02/25/2020. ST LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with of Org. filed with the SSNY on LLC Articles of Organization filed
Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/2019. Office loc: Queens with Secretar y of State of New York
been designated as agent upon whom 11/26/2019. Office Loc.: Queens County. SSNY has been designat- (SSNY) on 3/18/2020. Office loc:
process against the LLC may be served. County. SSNY designated as agent ed as agent upon whom process Queens County. SSNY designated
SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, of LLC upon whom process against against the LLC may be ser ved. for ser vice of process. SSNY shall
477 Madison Avenue, Ste 240, NY, NY it may be served. SSNY shall mail SSNY shall mail process to: The mail copies of any process ser ved
10022. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. process to: 137-08 31st Rd Apt #2C, LLC, 147-39 72nd Avenue Apt 1A, against the LLC to 210-12 48th Av-
Flushing, NY 11354 Purpose: Any Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: Any enue Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose:
1245 PUTNAM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with lawful activity. Lawful Purpose. Any lawful purpose or activity.
the SSNY on 03/02/20. Office: Queens
County. SSNY designated as agent of the
LLC upon whom process against it may be Notice of formation of Anchor Capi-
FOREST BROTHERS LLC. Arts. Notice of Formation of VANNE LLC,
served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to tal Partners LLC. Articles of Organi-
of Org. filed with the SSNY on Articles of Organization Filed with
the LLC, 60-04 77th Place, Middle Village, zation filed with the Secretary of State
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NY 11379. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. of New York (SSNY) on 3/26/20. Of-
SSNY designated as agent of the (SSNY) on 12/06/2019. Office loca- fice located in Queens County. SSNY
LLC upon whom process against tion: Queens, NY. SSNY designated
TSUAN DDS PLLC Articles of Org. filed with has been designated for service of
it may be served. SSNY shall mail as agent of LLC upon whom process
NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 02/18/2020. Of- process. SSNY shall mail copy of
copy of process to the LLC, 467 against it may be served. SSNY shall
fice in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent any process served against the LLC
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of LLC upon whom process may be served. to 103-17 Metropolitan Ave Queens,
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& shall mail process to 43-23 194th St., cess against it may be served. SSNY
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By Katie McFadden Gross provided a Venmo ac-
count for neighbors to send do-
If Rockaway has proven an- nations and within a few days,
ything time and time again, she was able to raise $1,376.
it’s that locals are always will- Gross immediately got in con-
ing to step up to help others. tact with St. John’s Episcopal
Rockaway Beach resident Hospital to find out how she
Connie Gross and her son, could help provide food to the
Sean Aviles, are yet another workers there. Then she start-
example. ed reaching out to local food
Being especially vulnerable businesses that could deliver.
to COVID-19, Gross and her Starting Wednesday, April 13,
son were feeling helpless in Gross and her son were able to
quarantine. Following Hur- have meals sent from 101 Deli
ricane Sandy, Gross says she to those on the frontlines at
and her son, who was 7-years- Rockaway’s only hospital. She
old at the time, were happy also plans to order food from
to volunteer in what capacity RBQ, Rockaway Bagels and
they could. However, with the Pizza D’Amore as well.
threat of coronavirus forcing Gross says this was a true
them to stay home, Gross and community effort. “We’d like
her son, now 15, were unable ing the coronavirus fight head those rough times, it reminds to thank the community for all
to volunteer physically. “We on by keeping them full. me of just how much I love liv- of the donations. We are all in
were very bummed that we She took to social media to ing in the Rockaways. If we all this together and we will get
couldn’t go help at St. John’s or recruit other locals to help came together during those through this. We are Rockaway
wherever else help is needed in raise money for food for the rough times, I'm sure we can Strong,” Gross said.
our community, being that we staff at St. John’s Hospital. “If now, to help our first respond- If anyone else is interested in
are very high risk and on day 28 we can get through Superstorm ers. Alone we can do so little, helping Gross and Aviles, do-
in the house,” she said. So, they Sandy, we can get through this. together we can do so much,” nations can be sent to Connie
decided to do the next best When I think back to all the Gross wrote in a Facebook post Gross through Venmo: Day-
thing—help those who are fac- help we gave each other during in early April. ton8800
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There’s More to Stay Safe From Than Just the Virus
be on guard against scammers the World Health Organiza- fort) to make sure it’s not fake
by being mindful of common tion, go directly to their sites. before you donate and use a
By Gille Ann Rabbin, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E frauds, some of which are set Don’t fall prey to sham emails credit card (don’t pay in cash,
out below, that target individu- claiming to be from these or- wire money or pay with a gift
Mass disasters are often com- als: ganizations or other experts, card) as credit card compa-
pounded by scammers seeking • Don’t fall for offers for Coro- and containing links for you nies generally offer some pro-
to profit from the circumstanc- navirus vaccinations, preven- to click on—if you click, mal- tections in the event of fraud;
es. We saw this during 9/11, tive medicines, and testing ware might be downloaded • Don’t buy high demand prod-
Hurricane Sandy, and the Bos- kits. There are no products and infect your computer; ucts (like masks, antibacterial
ton Marathon bombing. Now (like “virus oil”) on the mar- • Beware of phishing emails wipes) from unknown ven-
the Coronavirus pandemic is ket to date to prevent/cure the and texts that look odd, offer dors unless you research them
attracting fraudsters who ply virus; “free stuff ” or a “government beforehand, so you don’t end
their trade on the unwitting, in- • If you get a call from a sham refund” of any kind, or that up paying for goods you nev-
cluding the sick, good Samari- robocaller pitching a coro- you didn’t expect or don’t er receive. Only pay with your
tans, and the frightened public. navirus-themed product like know the source of. Don’t credit card. If a commercial
Scams target not only individ- virus tests, bargain health in- click on any links, they con- site looks peculiar or “off ”
uals but also corporations and surance or a work-from-home tain or transmit personal info; don’t use it.
the government. scheme, hang up immediate- • Don’t donate to “chari- Furthermore, be cognizant of
Recently, scammers set up ly; ties” through links in emails all sorts of scams including the
fake COVID-19 testing sites • The government is not send- or texts, as these could be ones this column has educated
outside churches in Kentucky. ing texts or emails or calling shams. Go directly to offi- about over the years. For exam-
Scammers dressed in hazmat about relief checks, so if you cial sites to donate and make ple, tax impersonation scams,
gear charged victims over $200 receive a communication, ig- sure you type carefully into identity theft, phone scams
per test. To compound inju- nore it. If you are contacted to your browser to avoid falling seeking personally identifying
ry, the “testers” didn’t change provide your personal infor- prey to typosquatting, where information or contributions,
gloves, and obtained victims’ mation like your bank routing scammers target visitors who grandparent scams and other
DNA and other personal infor- number to get a check, don’t incorrectly type a website ad- non-virus scams continue.
mation. provide it; dress into their browser; If you encounter a scam, re-
Government agencies includ- • To get information from • Fully research any organiza- port it to the FTC via ftc.gov/
ing the Federal Trade Commis- health organizations like the tion you believe to be a char- complaint to help the agency go
sion are warning consumers to Center for Disease Control or ity (or any crowdfunding ef- after scammers.

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Candidate Wants First

Responder Testing
Elizabeth Crowley, can-
didate for Queens Borough
President, visited EMTs in
Queens, helping to bring
lunch and thanking frontline
workers for their service dur-
ing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crowley spoke with EMT’s in
Elmhurst, Rockaway, and Ja-
maica. She is calling for New
York City to set up frontline
worker-specific testing sites a heartening and eye-opening
to take care of those who take experience meeting EMTs who
care of the public during the are working back-to-back tours
Coronavirus pandemic. Cur- in Queens. I am calling on the
rently, emergency workers Mayor to set these sites up as
who are sick with COVID-19 other cities, including Boston
symptoms are not getting test- and Oakland, have done. First
ed and are asked to come back responders take on many risks
three days after symptoms to keep the public safe, how
subside. can we rightfully ask them to
“Our borough is being hit do their jobs if they themselves
the hardest. Queens has al- are not protected?” Crowley
ways been underserved, but said.
now more than ever we need to The election for Queens
protect the health and safety of Borough President, originally
our frontline workers in the war scheduled for March 24, is now
against COVID-19. It was both scheduled to occur on June 23.

Remembering
Robert E. Murphy

With great sadness, the family of Robert E Murphy an-

nounced that he passed away on April 6, 2020 after a six-
month battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved friend to all
who knew him and a fantastic son, brother and uncle to his
family. He will be sorely missed by all he touched in his life.
Rest In Peace.

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From Mosconi, his longtime rival and

a real 15-time world champ.
The match was watched by 11
million viewers on ABC’s Wide
one mighty memorable, chub-
by and skilled billiards player.
Never an athlete, he demon-
strated to the public that he

The
World of Sports. Fats lost badly could hustle in more ways than
to the superior-skilled Mosco- one.
ni, but his boastful antics and Minnesota Fats excelled as
colorful personality caused his the consummate showman in

Mike
popularity to soar. the non-sport sport of pool.
With a physical size eclipsed He’s certainly not an athlete.
by an even larger ego, Fats has But, he’s definitely one qual-
been credited in the American ified entertainer. That’s why

Favorite Non-Athletes National Biography for out-

landish quotes. Two of his cra-
zy claims include, “I’ve been
Rudolf Walter Wanderone, Jr.,
otherwise known as Minneso-
ta Fats, is an easy bank shot at
hustlin’ since Moby Dick was #10 in Favorite Non-Athletes in
in Sports a guppy,” and “I outdrew the
Pope in Rome and that ain’t
even good pool country.”
Sports.
Stay tuned over the next few
weeks for the other icons on
By Jim Sweeney Early in his career, Wan- In 1984, the Billiard Congress my list!
derone used an assortment of Hall of Fame inducted Wan- (Jim Sweeney - the MIKE
Sports entertainment is more sassy nicknames. They includ- derone into its elite club and Maker and Creator of MIKE –
than watching phenomenal ed New York Fats, Fatty, Dou- officially acknowledged him is the ultimate talking head on
athletes ply their craft. A num- ble Smart Fats and Bank Shot for popularizing the game of sports! Go to TheEMike.com for
ber of non-athletic performers Bandit. He finally landed on pool. Fun, boastful and over- all sorts of great sports stuff ).
and icons deliver invaluable the name Minnesota Fats, a weight, Minnesota Fats was
appeal. And I’ve got a Top 10. moniker made famous by the
Starting off the list at Number lead character in The Hustler, a
10 is Minnesota Fats.
My classic comic of a chub-
by-cheeked and out-of-shape
1961 Walter Tevis film.
The clever Walderone ex-
ploited the borrowed nick-
A Parade for Paulie
pool hustler may be the best name for the rest of his life,
choice to break the rack in and it stuck. While still a teen,
the #10 slot among Favorite Rudolf Wanderone hustled
Non-Athletes in Sports. Along in pool halls across New York
with countless sports fans, I City. He became as much ac-
strongly believe that pool play- complished for making clever
ers, poker players and NASCAR trick shots as he did for telling
drivers don’t qualify as real tall tales. His combination of
athletes. However, the pudgy trickery and pool cue mastery
pool shark pictured in this launched him on an improba-
comic was a pioneer in a non- ble career.
sport sport that ESPN now reg- Fats bounced around pool
ularly affords coverage. That’s halls in Illinois, Virginia and
why he deserves mention as Washington, D.C. and rose to
one of my favorite non-athletes popularity as an entertainer
of all-time. Reference the name during the early 1970s. He ful-
Rudolf Walter Wanderone Jr. ly capitalized on his borrowed
and you’ll be greeted by blank nickname, while displaying
stares. However, mention the amazing pool talent and effort-
name Minnesota Fats and talk lessly conning willing audienc-
of a portly, self-promoting pool es. This self-styled celebrity ap- What a special birthday!
hall hustler will quickly follow. peared years ago on late night On Wednesday, April 15,
Without doubt, Fats was bil- talk shows hosted by Johnny fellow friends from the St.
liards’ biggest bloviator. He Carson, Joey Bishop and David Camillus Special Olym-
earned that inauspicious ti- Frost. pics program, neighbors
tle for his non-stop blustering In addition, Wanderone and even strangers who
about his personal exploits starred in his own short-lived got word of it, lined up on
with a pool cue. Yes, he was show called Celebrity Billiards Rockaway Beach Blvd. for
once one colorful guy. Min- with Minnesota Fats. It was on a spontaneous car parade
nesota Fats called himself the this show that he sparred with to celebrate Paul Fitz-
world’s greatest pool shooter. the era’s A-list celebrities that patrick’s big day! People
Yet, surprisingly, there is no included comedians Sid Cae- made signs, brought bal-
record of Fats ever winning an sar and Milton Berle as well as loons, played music and
officially sanctioned tourna- Hungarian diva Zsa Zsa Gabor. shouted ‘Happy Birthday’
ment. Apparently, Minneso- Fats’ career reached a high as they drove by to make sure Paulie had a day he wouldn’t for-
ta Fats lived the legend he so point on Valentine’s Day in get, despite coronavirus shutdowns.
masterfully manufactured. 1978. That day, he faced Willie
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So I stretched out on the weekdays with fewer obli- al sports means no more home? Remember, it's
couch with a big bowl gations. Even a trip to our overpaid pampered jocks always dress-down Fri-
of chocolate ice cream home's bathroom, which protesting by kneeling day and you don't have
smothered in hot fudge in kinder times served as during our National An- to worry about your boss
covered with marshmal- a sort of "Fortress of Sol- them at games. Schools finding you playing soli-
lows and nuts.....OK, wait itude," now only serves are closed? Take some taire on your computer!
a minute, I may have as an additional measure time and start really in- No church services?
slightly digressed there for of uncertainty as, while teracting with and appre- Save what you would have
a moment. What I meant sitting atop the porcelain ciating your children and donated to the collection
to say is that stripped of throne, we are now forced limit the amount of tech- plate so you have some
life’s usual rhythm by the to worry if we have a suf- nology used to "mute" the mad money when hap-
coronavirus pandemic, it ficient stock of toilet paper hard edges of the respon- py hours are reinstated!
appears that many of us on hand! Easter Sunday sibility of rearing a child. A wedding that has been
have lost track of the time, passed unremarkably, As an aside, if you ac- canceled? Think of it as
As we all continue to too. bereft of the normal an- tually undertake this sug- a nasty marital break-up
mark time sheltering in March ended without nual family gatherings gestion, ensure you have avoided and again, save
place during this corona- March Madness, schools and meals. Given all that, an ample supply of vali- the money that would
virus pandemic, I am be- remain closed. May grad- none of us should find it um on hand! Barber shops have otherwise gone to
ginning to sense that there uations have been can- surprising that we often- and hair and nail salons the marriage counselors
are some of us who are celed. Church services, times stop suddenly and closed? Just keep remind- and divorce lawyers and
beginning to fray around weddings and happy sadly wonder aloud to ing yourself that there is invest in toilet paper stock.
the edges. In this free- hours have been called off ourselves, "What day is no such thing as a bad hair Oh, and if you truly have
form, kind of weird world indefinitely. Barber shops it?" day and discover the mul- difficulty remembering
that we’re in right now, and nail and hair salons What to do? Firstly, get let, embrace your gray and what day it is, get hold of
everybody’s internal clock are shuttered. For those off your keister and turn be open to the wonders of the Broad Channel His-
has been thrown off kilter. able to work from home, off that Linda Ronstadt the modern nail clipper. torical Society and invest
There’s just no reference daily cues like commut- song "Poor, Poor, Piti- If you are truly worried in a calendar.
point anymore. Every- ing and socializing after ful Me" you have playing about your roots showing, Stay safe.
body’s just sitting around work have evaporated. in the background. Start keep in mind that two- Broad Channel, why
the house binge watch- Workdays blur together, looking on the bright side tone heads may become would anyone want to live
ing something on Netflix. and weekends are just of things. No profession- all the rage! Working from anywhere else?

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