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Yoga Fundraiser to Benefit Women Battling Cancer

By Katie McFadden ing a healing event of her own with breast cancer and she felt
to raise funds for a place that has kind of helpless, not being able
On another, not do distant helped local friends who have to do something for her, but felt
shore, is a home offering respite battled cancer. that doing something for Marys
to women undergoing cancer MPBTS was started in 2009 Place would be a good way to
treatment. Just across the Atlan- by Michele Gannon after she support her friend, Knobel said.
tic Ocean in Ocean Grove, NJ is fell sick with a non-cancer-re- Recently someone very close
Marys Place by the Sea (MP- lated ailment. She was sick for to me who is healthy and young
BTS), a home that has provided months, while having to get up got breast cancer. I couldnt find
non-medical healing methods and take care of her kid and she a way to help her so I wanted
to female cancer patients. Here started wondering how a person to do something to help oth-
in Rockaway, Anna Lev of yoga can get better if they have some- ers who are fighting cancer.
studio, Rockaway Love, is host- thing really serious like cancer, Marys Place by the Sea My friends were always talking
while still having to take care of about Marys Place and how
everyday life, Melanie Knobel, healing treatments and educa- great it was for them, so I want-
who has been involved with MP- tion, such as oncology massages, ed to continue to support their
BTS, said. Gannon, along with Reiki, meditation, nutrition ed- mission, Lev said.
her yogi friend, Maria McKeon, ucation, counseling, expressive On Saturday, June 17, at 11:30
joined forces to create a place writing, and of course, yoga. The a.m., Lev is opening up her
where women undergoing can- services are provided for free. Rockaway Love yoga studio (90-
cer treatment could escape to, to Nearly 7,000 women have stayed 16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard)
heal without distractions. They at MPBTS since it began in 2009, for a yoga fundraiser for MPBTS.
first started bringing women to including women from Rocka- The class is open to anyone for
a four-bedroom bed and break- way, which is how Lev of Rock- a $30 donation. All proceeds will
fast, but as word got out about away Love, found out about it, be donated.
MPBTS and the waiting list grew, and she wanted to do something To find out more information
they found a permanent 10-bed- to help. about Marys Place by the Sea,
room home at 22 Main Avenue Anna is a mutual friend of head to www.marysplacebythe-
in Ocean Grove last year. someone who stayed with us, sea.org. For more about Rocka-
MPBTS doesnt offer medical so she had heard about it. An- way Love, check out www.rocka-
Rockaway Love will raise funds for treatment, but supplemental other one of her friends got sick waylove.com.
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NYCFerry supplied a sec- third boat to the Rockaway
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overflow crowds descended high demandand were
upon Beach 108th Street. looking at further, imme-
The line wound its way from diate enhancements we can
the dock down Beach Chan- make. Chartering vessels to
nel Drive to the sewer treat- meet demand is a standard
ment plant. Even with the part of ferry operations, and
second boat, hundreds were is something we will con-
left waiting. Its pretty clear tinue to utilize. As you may
we need BIGGER BOATS! know, NYC Ferry currently
We asked the ferry oper- has eight vessels in the water,
ators how theyll address with another 12 being built
such crowds going forward and expected to arrive over
and a spokesperson said: the coming year. We are able
NYC Ferry is a brand new to charter or borrow vessels
system, and ridership has from local operators to ac-
been extraordinary. More commodate the high demand
than 8,000 riders took NYC until the rest of the NYC Ferry
Ferry to the Rockaways on vessels are delivered and the
Saturday and Sunday this systems additional lines are
past weekendfar surpass- activated, per NYC Ferrys
ing our record ridership of contract with the City.
6,000 on the three-day Me- The sentiment from trav-
morial Day weekend. Were elers is clear: Keep char-
making adjustments in re- tering and keep borrowing.
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Thats what I think dads should But you cant let them go so far
shoot for. That their kids turn out they think youve abandoned
to be good people. them. Its an art.
You want to be a better golfer, Whats a good dad? Its some-
you practice more. You want to thing we with kids want to be. But
get far in your career, you show theres no way to know for sure if
up early and work hard and keep youve managed it.
learning. You can usually meas- Sometimes a fathers love
ure your progress. You start hit- means working 50 weeks a year
ting that golf ball straight and you and providing for the family,
start getting promotions on the leaving precious little time for
job. But you want to be a better ball or dance recitals. Some-
dad, what do you do? Its certain- times a father cant express his
ly more art than science. love and just hopes his kids

Day Of The Dad There are manuals and how-

to books on all sorts of things.
Including how to be a great dad.
sense it. Sometimes its remem-
bering kids have their own lives
and you should butt out.
I had to look it up. Fathers Day their kid was going to be the best Ok, so you do the basics. Play Ive heard it said that the best a
has been celebrated since the chariot racer or most awesome catch with them. Read to them. father can do is provide things
1500s. I figured it was a Hallmark shepherd, Joseph was just hoping Be good to their mom. Give them advice, opportunity, setting ex-
invention or Macys gimmick so his kid would get in the carpen- hugs. Spend your spare time with ample, etc. so that his children
kids would buy more ties for dear ters union. And you know what them. Some say the only thing can become better than him.
old dad. But, little did I know, it else, he was probably hoping his kids want from their dads is time. That doesnt mean the kids have
was tied in with the Feast of Saint kid would be a nice person and Until they dont want to spend to have more. It means you just
Joseph. Yeah, Joseph, Big Joe, the do unto to others. time with their dads. Which hap- want your kids to be better than
dad of dads. Hes the guy who Imagine the conversations pens. And should happen. See? Its you. More loving. More generous.
by all accounts did a pretty de- with other dads. Yo Joe, your kid weird. You give your kids time and More understanding. Better.
cent job as a dad since he raised can walk on water. Hes really unconditional love and then they It aint easy, dads. But its your
somebody named Jesus. Now made the big time. You must be reject you. Sometimes in little ways, most important job. Thats why
there was a guy who could brag so proud. Im guessing Joseph sometimes in big, explosive ways. theres a day for you. So heres
about his kid. But by all accounts wouldve just nodded and said he They want to spread their to all who try. I bet Saint Joseph
he did no such thing. When oth- was most proud of his son being a wings. They want their independ- doesnt mind sharing the day.
er dads were boasting about how good person. ence. And you gotta let them go. Happy Fathers Day.

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with it! win-win. People love visiting *****
***** here. And people from here love The beach season has been
Welcome to Rockaway. So two complaining. (But a lot of com- extended! City pools and beach-
small fishing boats were drifting plaining is justified this time). es, including Rockaway, will be
Wow. Hes not only a fast run- next to each other not far from A side note: the crowds were so open and staffed with lifeguards
ner but Patrick Goldberg (son of the bay wall around Beach 112th big a number of restaurants ran a week past Labor Day, through
MaryBeth and Bugsy) is fast on Street or so on Saturday. Each out of food by Sunday! Sunday, September 10.
the career track. Just 21 years boat had two men. But only one ***** *****
old, the Belle Harbor native was boat had two fully-clothed men. Some travel savvy people left Heres something for music
just named Head Coach of the One guy was seen standing in at the ferry dock because of over- fans. Lewis Del Mar, a rising
Cross-Country team at St. Jo- all his glory, while the others crowding, hopped on the east band with an international fol-
sephs College in Brooklyn. We paid him no attention and just shuttle to Beach 69th street for lowing, profiled in The Rocka-
cant swear by it, but we believe carried on fishing. Note to nude a subway ride home (with no way Times last year, is doing a
hes the youngest college head dude: watch the hooks while transfer in Broad Channel nec- show in Rockaway this Friday
coach in the country (in any fishing! Were guessing some essary). at AB Studios on The Boulevard
sport). ferry riders turned the naked ***** and Beach 112th Street. The
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ered vehicle? Thats a fancy way decided to spare you. pools will be open and staffed *****
of saying bike (though it could ***** through September 10. The first after-hours (when
mean some other contrap- What a mess it was trying to ***** lifeguards are off duty) rescue
tion). Well, whatever you ride, get around last weekend when The old Playland Motel/Res- of the season occurred Monday
make a point of joining in the we experienced that sudden- taurant building is in contract. when a woman in the water at
fun that is the Rockaway Bike ly summer weather. Cars were Rumors are condos. A couple of approximately 7:40 p.m. had to
Parade! It starts at 2 p.m. at the double parked on Shore Front groups were vying for the spot. be saved. Officer William Lau-
RISE Center (the old firehouse and other streets, and the fer- ***** ria, 23, of the 100th Precinct,
on Beach 59th Street) and winds ries brought additional crowds. The Wounded Warriors' jumped in the water to make
its way under the Freeway and Traffic lights were not in sync. weekend kicks off with the pa- the save. Another swimmer who
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A Swell Tale About Rockaway

be with a person. Rocka- that happened in Rocka-
way itself is a character, way, you wouldnt move
Eisenstadt said. there for security, but
Twenty-six years had the thought of that was
passed since From Rock- funny to me, so I kept
away was released, un- going with it. I invented
til the June 6 release of this family that moved
Swell, but Eisenstadt to Rockaway thinking
says she never stopped theyd be safer, not really
writing. In addition to knowing what they were
raising three daughters, getting into, she said.
Eisenstadt says she wrote To find out what hap-
another novel that was pens to the Glassmans,
never published, she pick up a copy of Swell.
wrote scripts with her The book is available
sister, did talks, made online, on sites such as
a film and wrote other Amazon, but you can
short pieces, both pub- also get it around the
lished and for personal neighborhood and sup-
notes. Eisenstadt says port local businesses,
she tried to resist writ- and a good cause. There
ing about Rockaway are a limited number of
again, but she couldnt copies at Bungalow Bar,
Jill Eisenstadt, Author of Swell keep away. I thought I the Blue Bungalow and
should be able to move Zingara Vintage. Some
By Katie McFadden migrants ran aground most of the time its illu- on and write about oth- of the profits from the
off Fort Tilden and with sory. This family moves er places, but I was ob- books purchased at these
These are the same that, the story of Swell from Ground Zero to sessed with Rockaway, locations will go toward
guys who coach Little begins. Before the time Rockaway, thinking Eisenstadt said. One of local organizations like
League and T-Ball, plan jump to a post-9/11 theyll be safer, but un- her short writings led her the Graybeards, Rocka-
memorial paddle-outs, Rockaway, the first chap- der this safety umbrella, to the idea for Swell and way Waterfront Alliance
and head up programs ter is action-packed with youre led to subjects like bringing readers back to and the Rockaway Art-
to take wounded veter- an introduction of the survivors' guilt, family, neighborhood. ists Alliance. On August
ans jet-skiing, and thats books eccentric Italian marriage and real estate, In 2016, I was asked to 25, Eisenstadt will also
when they are not rush- senior, Rose Impoliteri and assumptions and contribute to an anthol- be holding a book read-
ing into burning build- and a murder cover-up. imaginary friends and all ogy, the Queens Noir. ing and signing in Fort
ings, working second Fast forward nine years, these other secrets in the I immediately thought Tilden for the Rockaway
jobs in contracting, or and we start to learn book, she said. about the Golden Ven- Artists Alliance.
donating bone marrow. about the Glassmans, a This is the second time ture. Even though I With Swell, comes a
They would never be less TriBeca family that takes Eisenstadt has brought wasnt living in Rock- re-release of Eisenstadts
than impressive to Tim, up an offer to move away readers to Rockaway. Her away at the time, I was first novel, From Rocka-
a passage describing just from Ground Zero to seek first novel, From Rocka- always mesmerized with way. If you havent read
some of the Rockaway safety in a house by the way, also takes place in the way my parents de- it, Eisenstadt suggests
residents in Jill Eisen- sea. But the offer comes the neighborhood with scribed how police were doing so, as some of the
stadts newest fiction with a catch; Dan Glass- quite the cast of char- checking for immigrants same characters appear
novel, Swell, reads. mans father, Sy, agrees acters. Why the choice? hiding around the neigh- in both books. Reading
Those who have read to buy them the house, Well, its a place Eisen- borhood after that event, From Rockaway might
Eisenstadts first work, under the conditions that stadt knows well. She and that really interested make Swell even more
From Rockaway, may he gets to live with them, grew up in Rockaway and me. After I wrote that, I fun because you get to
recognize Tim. The sto- and Dans wife, Sue, must stayed until her college knew I needed to keep see what happened to
ry of the lifeguard in finally convert to Juda- years, but now lives in going. I thought about all Timmy and Alex and
From Rockaway con- ism.agree to the offer, but Brooklyn. However, her the other tragedies that Peg and all these other
tinues with the now re- The Glassmans agree to father still resides here. have befallen Rockaway characters, she said. The
tired firefighter in Swell, the offer, but soon learn She also finds Rockaway in history and my life- Rockaway setting in both
but there is also a whole that their Belle Harbor to be a place of literary time, like 9/11 and the books may be enough
new cast of characters home may not be as safe interest, as the neighbor- plane crash. Rockaway to draw in local readers.
in Eisenstadts new nov- as they had hoped. hood itself can be seen seems a bit haunted and Rockaway has been ne-
el. However, the setting, Eisenstadt says Swell as a character. I think of scarred. After 9/11, I was glected in fiction for long
Rockaway, remains the is about our never end- Rockaway as the most in- living in Brooklyn and enough. I think people
same, and readers will ing desire to feel safe and teresting character ever. all these people around will relate and hopefully
recognize many places how after 9/11, theres Its so beautiful and so me were moving and I they enjoy it, she said.
and incidents that are a preoccupation with scarred and unusual and always wondered if they For more information
mentioned. that in New York, and it so many things that an wound up feeling safer about Eisenstadt, in-
In June 1993, the Gold- shows the different ways interesting character is. where they moved. Many cluding upcoming book
en Venture, carrying people go about trying Im fascinated with the moved out west or up- events, head to www.jil-
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This Week in History One On One

JUNE15
Marni Rhyne was born.
Battle of Waterloo by British, German,
and Dutch forces.

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1923 - Lou Gehrig made his New York Tom Long was born.
Yankee debut as a pinch runner. Tom Kushner was born.
Rockaway Rod was born.
JUNE 16
Suntan Dan Edwards was born.
Shane Shackelford was born. 1964 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was
John Ayrey was born. approved.
Christine Slowey was born. 1977 - Pope Paul VI proclaimed John
Mikey McElhatton was born. Neumann, the first male saint from
the United States.
1858 - Senate candidate Abraham
Lincoln declared, "A house divided JUNE 20
against itself cannot stand." Ben Carlos Thypin was born.
2004 - The 9/11 Commission deter- Kevin Cregan was born.
mined that Saddam Hussein had no
strong links to al-Qaeda, contradict- 1893 - Lizzie Borden, accused of mur-
ing White House beliefs. dering her parents, was found inno-
cent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass.
JUNE 17 1967 - Muhammad Ali was convicted
Brendan Brosch was born. of violating Selective Service laws by
Michael Reinhardt was born.
refusing to be drafted.
1775 - The Battle of Bunker Hill took
place during the American Revolu- JUNE 21
tion. 1982 - John Hinckley was found not
1994 - O. J. Simpsons slow-speed guilty by reason of insanity for the at-
chase by the police, watched by mil-tempted murder of President Ronald
lions on TV, ended in his arrest. Reagan.
1989 - The U.S. Supreme Court decid-
JUNE 18 ed that burning the U.S. flag was pro-
1815 - Napoleon was defeated at the tected under the First Amendment.

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theyve done on Shore Front line traffic. The space on the left
Parkway. We asked DOT for an will be converted into a two-way
explanation.and a spokes-
person said: The preliminary
bike lane, followed by a loading/
drop-off/emergency access lane,
www.OneOnOne-PT.com
markings currently in place at followed by a normal moving
this location are part of a larger lane for traffic. Uhm, ok. 231 Beach 116th Street | Rockaway Park, NY 11694

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Flooding, Car Sharing & Firehouse Sites Discussed at CB14

By Katie McFadden Orr said they will continue to put A representative from the DOT share-pilot.
pressure on the ferry operators was also on hand to discuss a Next up were Land Use issues.
The last Community Board to release ridership information pilot program for car sharing in The board voted to allow the lo-
14 (CB14) meeting before the to determine how the ferry is do- New York City. Earlier this year, cation at 104-06 Rockaway Beach
summer hiatus, was jam-packed ing and if more or bigger vessels City Council passed legislation Boulevard to continue to be used
with proposals, some of which are required. CB14 has been told requiring the city to reserve as a gym. Another proposal to
were welcomed, and many that that new boats created for Rock- parking spaces for car share reduce the required parking for
were rejected. away, will be available by the companies in a two-year pilot a proposed ambulatory facility/
On Tuesday, June 13, resi- end of the summer. CB14 Dis- program. The city believes car senior housing development
dents, board members and pre- trict Manager Jon Gaska urged sharing will help reduce traffic at 34-11 Beach Channel Drive,
senters packed the Knights of people not to leave still water around the city and would give was shot down. Developers re-
Columbus to get in their final around to avoid mosquitoes and people who cant afford cars, to quested that the required park-
say before the summer break. addressed the beach garbage have access to one. Through car ing space of 55 spots, be reduced
On the agenda was information- issue, saying that the Parks De- sharing, companies like Zipcar, to 33 spots. The board voted
al presentations by the Depart- partment will add more garbage Enterprise, Car2Go and others against the reduction. Finally,
ment of City Planning (DCP) on pails to the beaches so that they can leave a car at select street there was a proposal to move
updating the flood resiliency text arent overflowing. locations, which members can the Beach 116th Street firehouse
amendment and the Depart- A representative from the DCP sign up to use at their conveni- to the old Rams Horn/Sunset
ment of Transportation (DOT) touched base on the need to up- ence, for things like a weekend Diner & HSBC Bank site. With
on a car share pilot program, a date the flood resiliency zoning road trip to picking up grocer- the old firehouse deteriorating,
public speaking session, plus text amendment, something that ies. The DOT has been looking the FDNY was hoping to build a
Land Use & Housing issues, in- was set up immediately following into locations for the pilot, and new firehouse at this site. After
cluding a controversial vote on Hurricane Sandy to accommodate found Rockaway to be a possibil- much discussion about making
whether or not the Beach 116th needs for the recovery process, but ity since no such program exists a resilient firehouse, disruptions
Street firehouse for Engine 268/ the city is looking to make the text here. Theyre specifically looking to traffic and the quality of life of
Ladder 137 should be relocat- permanent. The DCP is starting at the east, from Far Rockaway those on Beach 117th Street and
ed to the long-neglected diner/ the process of acquiring feedback to Beach 73rd Street. The DOT suggestions of other locations,
bank location on Beach 116th from the Rockaway and Broad would reserve 18 parking spots, like the Long Island Lighting
and Beach Channel Drive. Channel communities so that the with two cars at nine locations in Company (LILCO) site across
Prior to the presentations, language of this amendment can this area, to test out the program. from the ferry terminal, the
some hot topic issues were dis- be finalized by 2018. There will be Residents can provide feedback board voted against the FDNYs
cussed like the ferry and beach future community meetings re- and suggestions for locations at acquisition of the Beach 116th
garbage. CB14 President Dolores garding this matter. Nycdotportals.nyc/nycdot-car- Street site.

Local 3 Union Workers

Waiting in Vain for Spectrum
Strike to End & BIB to Deliver?
By Kami-Leigh Agard who got injured on the sticking points.
job after falling from Spectrum wants
When it rains, it pours a pole last winter, is to stop all contribu-
but hopefully the constantly in pain and tions into our pen-
sun will soon come out worried about what sion and medical plan.
again for Arverne res- his job prospects are if Ive worked as a Local
ident, Stefan Perkins this strike does not end 3 field technician for
and his union brother soon. TWC, now Spectrum,
and friend, Bobby Sa- Perkins and Sabatino for over 23 years. I love Arverne Resident Stefan Perkins
batino, a Howard Beach are among the roughly my job. Then for this to
resident. 1,800 IBEW Local 3 NY happen? The union did house would at least construction to be com-
Between multiple and NJ Spectrum work- warn us to be prepared, start. Then last year, we pleted.
disappointments with ers on strike against so I saved every penny were told that we had But now its been
Build It Back (BIB) and Spectrum since March I could, which has not to move because BIBs over a year that I have
being on strike for al- 28. been easy because since contractor, Tishman been simultaneously
most three months with According to Per- Hurricane Sandy, I have Construction was going paying my mortgage,
his union, the Inter- kins, at the heart of the been waiting for BIB to to start work. We were rent for an apartment
national Brotherhood dispute is Spectrums, finish reconstruction of told that they were go- and storage. The rent
of Electrical Workers (which recently bought my home. ing to raise the house, reimbursement process
(IBEW) Local 3 Spec- out Time Warner Cable For four years, my build a new foundation is so slow, and I am still
trum field and cable (TWC) ) refusal to come family and I waited in and anchor the home. waiting for storage re-
technicians, Perkins is to an agreement with hope that work towards They gave us a time-
struggling. Sabatino, the union on the main reconstruction of our line of three months for Continued on page 13

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LOCAL 3
JOIN OUR TEAM!
the concrete pour tomorrow,
Continued from Page 12 and reconstruction comple-
imbursement. I keep calling tion date will be in September.
and waiting. And now with this This is the first time in months
strike, we are literally living on that they have contacted me.
my savings. As for Sabatino, like Perkins,
To add insult to injury, all he is hoping for this strike to
Tishman did was raise the end. This strike is not about
house on what they explained us wanting more money. Its
were helical piles. Then sud- about keeping our present
denly work stopped. They did benefits. If something terri-
not board up the house or cov- ble happened to me, at least I
er the roof. Animals could be
living inside, Perkins said.
know that my family is taken
of. HAVE A GREAT
The RT contacted BIB on be-
half of Perkins. The spokesper-
son released this statement:
Like Stefan, Im also liv-
ing off my savings. There is a
saying in carpentry, Measure
KARATE
BIB encountered issues with
this homeowners founda-
twice, but cut once. As tech-
nicians, the kind of work we
SUMMER
tion and installation of helical do takes precision. Spectrum
piles were necessary to anchor hired these unqualified out- Confidence is not something we are
the home. We have addressed
these issues and project a
of-state contractors, who dont
have background checks or our
born with... it is something that we learn.
completion of this home by the training, to do our work during
end of the summer.
Curiously enough, after RT
this strike. Its a huge let down.
I am happy to see the City
2 MONTH REGISTRATION
$175
contacted BIB, an astound-
ed Perkins contacted us the
Council, the Mayor, the Gover-
nor and other officials coming Includes Free Uniform
next day inquiring, Did you out to support us. But as each
speak to anyone at BIB? I just
received a message from Tish-
day rolls by, we are getting des-
perate. We need all the help we Weapons
man stating they are sorry for
the delay, and plan on starting
can get to get this strike over
with, Sabatino said. Training
TAI CHI Pre-K Youth,
Belle Harbor Property Class Teen, Adult
Owners Association Thursday 5pm Best Cardio Classes
In Rockaway
Agenda for the June 20 meet-
ing at PS 114 at 7 p.m.:
mation on storm protection
for the community. Note that
Cardio Kick Boxing
Deputy Inspector Janice demonstration is scheduled Tue/Fri. 8pm,
Holmes, 100th Precinct Com- for Sunday, June 25 on the Sunday 9am
mander will update on issues beach at Beach 140th Street
related to the community and at 10:30 a.m.
answer questions. Department of Parks and
Christina Jorge, artist and Recreation a representative Our Martial Art classes teach LIFE SKILLS - skills and TRAITS
project coordinator, Sculp- form Parks will discuss issues CHILDREN NEED to excel in school and in today's competitive world.
tures, Inc. will discuss the related to the installation of
art exhibition of sculptures
along Shore Front Parkway.
concrete within the baffle wall
entry area, Mobi Mats and life-
Character Building Starts Early AAU KARATE
Janie Simmons, principal in- guard coverage from Beach Join Our Pre-K Program Now! PROGRAM
vestigator of National Develop- 127th to 149th streets. In addi-
ment and Research Institutes, tion to this summers beach ac- HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED:
Inc. and program coordinator
of Rockaway Gets Naloxone
tivities, the completion of the
boardwalk and the communi-
* Goal Setting + Self Discipline
will present information about tys proposed plans for bicycle * Respect for Adults
the opioid epidemic and what racks by the beach entry areas * Confidence & Self Esteem
you can do to help. from 129th to 149th streets will
John Signorelli, Belle Harbor be discussed. * Physical Fitness + Self-Defense
WORLD CHAMPIONS KARATE CENTER
Owners Association (BHPOA) Ferry Update Up and run-
vice president will provide ning discuss feedback from
an update on the boiler work,
auditorium seat replacement
community.
In addition, elected officials 112-20 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park
and exterior landscaping at and/or their representatives (Across from Stop & Shop Shopping Center)
MS/PS-114.
Hank Iori, BHPOA presi-
will give an update on the var-
ious issues impacting the com- 718-945-1618
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CHIEF JOHN MORAN MEMORIAL RESTORED

On October 29, 2012, a me- the new beach block garden
morial stone in honor of FDNY at Beach 118th Street.
Battalion Chief John Moran RCA made restoration of
stood in the beach block gar- the beach block gardens from
den of Beach 118th Street. Beach 109th Street to Beach
Chief Moran was killed at the 129th Street a priority project
World Trade Center on 9/11. for 2017. RCA partnered with
Superstorm Sandy washed NYC Parks Dept. for the op-
away that memorial stone. portunity to restore the garden
Miraculously, in the Sandy spaces. The restorations can-
cleanup, the stone was found not happen without commu-
by members of the New York nity support. So far, gardens
City Sanitation Dept. (DSNY) are costing between $2,000
in the debris being removed and $5,000, depending on
from the block. the size. This money is being
DSNY coordinated the re- raised solely through private
turn of the stone to the Mo- donations, grants, fundraisers
ran family, and for the last and membership dues. Aside
four years it has been sitting from new members, RCA is
on their front porch. With the looking for neighboring res-
restoration of the beach gar- idents to step forward and
den, Rockaway Civic Associ- volunteer in the construction,
ation (RCA) has been working On Wednesday June 7, the with Sean Clarke, resident creation and upkeep of the
with the Moran family for the Department of Transporta- of Beach 120th Street, fabri- gardens. Every little bit helps.
return of the memorial stone tion reinstalled the street cating the base for the stone. For further information on
and commemorative street sign. Also on that day, board Then on Friday, June 9, mem- joining RCA or to volunteer,
sign, amongst other items to member Bobby Zimmer of bers of the FDNY and local please contact the Rockaway
the Beach 118th Street gar- RCA, who was coordinat- construction crews moved Civic Association at 347-244-
den. Last week those plans ing the reinstallation of the and re-installed the memori- 4537 or via email: admin@
came together. memorial stone, was busy al stone in what will soon be rockawaycivic.com.

Bernard Gallagher
James M. Trainor
Post Commander
Parade Chairman
2016-2017

On behalf of the Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272 of the

American Legion on Rockaway, I would like to extend my
thanks to the Rockaway community for the support of our
98th Memorial Day Parade. The rain could not deter the
community from honoring the fallen hero's of our
community.
To Monsignor Bracken and staff of St Francis De Sales
Church and Academy words cannot express our gratitude for
their support of not only the parade but for the American
Legion.
I would like to give thanks to the Rockaway Times, NYPD
100th precinct, FDNY, Knights of Columbus and the Ancient
Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 21, Assemblywoman
Stacey Pheffer Amato and Councilman Eric Ulrich for their
support and participation in this parade. To Channel View
School for Research and Scholars Academy bands, without
you the parade would not be as successful. To the USN Sea
Cadets, Special Olympics Athletes and staff, Catholic
Charities, thank you all. If I missed a group or organization I
give my heartfelt apology and thanks for your participation.
Again, thank you.

James M. Trainor PC
Parade Chairman
For God and Country

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Locals Get Fired Up at Sen. Sanders Town Hall About Traffic Safety
By Kami-Leigh Agard dent and president of ABTS home-
owners association, Sands Point
After a woman and her two tod- II, Chun Tom, presented two ide-
dlers were seriously injured when as to the Senator. Why cant the
struck by a car last Wednesday, DOT relocate the two bus stops to
June 8 at the intersection of Sea- the north side of Beach 73rd Street
girt Boulevard and Beach 32nd and make the two lane speedway
Street, Senator James Sanders, Jr. from Beach 61st to Beach 73rd
called an emergency press con- Streets, one lane. First off, relo-
ference at Beach 73rd Street in cating the bus stops will be more
front the YMCA last Friday, June convenient for Stop & Shop cus-
10 with Arvernes civic associ- tomers waiting for a bus, as well as
ation, Heart of Rockaway, local residents from the nearby housing
religious leaders, 100th Precincts development. Folks will not have
community police officers and to cross this dangerous intersec-
concerned residents to demand June 1, 2017: RBB Intersection at the DOT much. I heard, Put a tion to get to these two bus stops.
that the Department of Trans- B. 73rd St. A Pedestrian Death blinking, yellow light at this inter- Also reducing RBB to one lane in
portation (DOT) and NYPD do Sentence?). section. I heard, Draw a crosswalk this area will reduce speeding.
something to prevent future in- At the press conference, Sen- in the street. To me, that all sounds Senator Sanders conjectured,
cidents like this from happening, ator Sanders declared that he is reasonable and will not cost a lot If these two bus stops were
and even worse, fatalities. calling on the DOT to implement of money, much less time. Togeth- relocated, wouldnt that incon-
Just two weeks ago, The Rock- traffic and speeding controls in er, we are going to work on this. venience other folks commut-
away Times (RT) first reported the area, and for the NYPD to With the powerful religious ing in the area?
on Arverne residents desperate boost traffic enforcement to de- leaders and vigilant community Tom responded, Relocating
cry out for help for the DOT and crease accidents and fatalities. residents present, I know that our these two bus stops would pre-
NYPD to rectify the speeding Our community leaders see community is blessed! So I bet- vent the bottle neck caused by the
problem and implement traffic a problem with speeding in this ter get hot, and move fast on this buses stopping, causing a line-of-
safety measures for pedestri- area, and they are refusing to let it critical issue that affects everyone sight issue for both drivers and pe-
ans at the intersection of Beach continue. The ideas I have heard both living and visiting our com- destrians trying to safely navigate
73rd Street and Rockaway Beach thus far to slow down this traffic munity, Senator Sanders said. crossing the street.
Boulevard (RBB). (See RT edition are reasonable and will not cost Arverne By the Sea (ABTS) resi- Continued on page 16

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LOCALS GET FIRED this area. The project will address Repairing Your
Continued from Page 15 a multitude of concerns including
adding left turn bays, extending Bar-B-Que
Sanders replied, On your first street width, shortening crossing
suggestion about relocating the distances and extending sidewalks By Artie Wallace Igniter:
bus stops, we can ask DOT if this all of which will enhance safety. If the igniter is not visible,
can be done safely. However, on This location is signalized, and pe- A reader wrote in asking, you can check it using a hand-
your second suggestion of reduc- destrian countdown signals were How to repair her Bar-B-Que. held mirror. If you see a spark,
ing the passageway from two lanes added for all crosswalks in 2015. Be sure the grill is cool and gas it is good. If not, try cleaning it
to one lane, wouldnt that add to Given state restrictions, we are un- is off when working on it. with a little sandpaper before
traffic congestion? able to accommodate a request Removing the grate: replacing it.
Tom replied, It will slow down for speed cameras. Last week, we Ive seen sites telling people Note:
cars speeding. It slowed down participated in a press conference to use tongs. I disagree. With Should any of the above
Shore Front Parkway, which was held by Transportation Alternatives the grill cold, lift it out careful- parts need to be replaced, new
reduced from two lanes to one lane and stood with residents, elected ly while wearing rubber gloves. parts are installed by reversing
on each side. It also slowed down officials, and other stakeholders You can use tongs to lift one the removal process.
speeding on Cross Bay Boulevard, to continue efforts to expand our end (if needed) to get a hold of Painting your grill:
which was reduced from three speed camera program. We hope to it. Replace if needed. If your grill needs to be paint-
lanes to two lanes on each side. know more in the next few weeks. Remove heat plates and coal: ed, first clean it thoroughly us-
Sanders said, We will present As other attendees voiced their Take them out and place on ing a good degreaser.
these ideas to the DOT, and see concerns and suggestions, Heart a piece of newspaper. Replace Only use high temperature
their response. Its ok to think out- of Rockaway president, Edwin Wil- as needed. enamel barbecue paint.
side the box, however, together we liams earnestly stated, All I want Remove burner assembly: To find out more about the
have to figure out the best avenue is for the DOT to make it happen. This is where it starts to dif- FREE DIYer classes or to send
to rectify this safety issue, fast! This intersection is like a NASCAR fer. Most burner assemblies me your ideas for future arti-
The RT reached out to the DOT speedway. New traffic safety and gently lift out, however I have cles, email me at rocktimes-
to find out if and when they will speeding measures could save a seen some that are secured in diy@gmail.com
address this problem. The DOT life. We have been waiting for too by a screw. If there is a screw,
spokesperson responded, DOT long. Just this past Tuesday, June be gentle unscrewing it. The
is working with the Department 13, a 12-year-old was hit by a car combination of heat and car-
of Design & Construction, as they while trying to cross RBB to go play bon will make them fragile. If
prepare to implement a capital basketball at the YMCA. This has any signs of pitting or wear, re-
project along RBB that will cover to stop. place the burner assembly.

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for the project. This is especial- Contrast that with the in- Milan Taylor, a vacant lot has
ly significant in light of the fact cumbent council member who been transformed into a place of
that we are fueled by a good claimed the QueensRail "would wondrous beauty for the com-
idea and unwavering commit- not happen in our lifetime" and munity. There are vegetable gar-
ment, while our counterparts that Select Bus Service was in- dens, flower gardens, quiet areas
who wish to turn the train line evitable. Stating that our efforts to sit and reflect, space for com-
into a park, are powered by are futile is distasteful, and raises munity functionseven a chick-
millions of taxpayer dollars. suspicions about whether he is en coop. The RYTF members are
This is about reducing our sincere or merely attempting to our future leaders and they are
commutes to and from mid- discredit a political adversary. definitely off to a great start. If
town Manhattan by up to 45 When questioned about it at you want to be truly inspired by
minutes. I will take our tenacity the Rockaway Beach Civic As- what can be done, stop by and be
Candidate For The Rail over their well-paid consultants sociation meeting, he doubled wowed, Monday through Satur-
any day. down on telling us to surrender. day 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Dear Editor: The committee has also been As the QPTC understands, Ken & Eileen Flam
My campaign to represent the vocal in its opposition to the standing up for residents on tran- Garden Members
32nd District in the City Coun- plan for Select Bus Service on sit is critically important to the fu-
cil was endorsed by the Queens Cross Bay and Woodhaven ture of our community. We can- Traffic Conundrum
Public Transit Committee boulevards. The proposal was not afford leadership that tells us Dear Editor:
(QPTC) this week. rejected by community boards results are impossible and refuses The new traffic lines and pat-
The QPTC advocates for im- 14, 10 and 9 because it involves to fight for our needs. terns along Shore Front Parkway
proving public transportation removing traffic lanes from a The choice is clear. A vote for are beyond confusing. Is this the
in our borough and throughout congested thoroughfare and Mike is a vote for better trans- way to the land of Oz? I mean its
the city. Its signature cause, im- presents safety issues by forcing portation. absolutely ridiculous, there was a
plementing the QueensRail, the bus riders into the dangerous Mike Scala serious accident on Beach 102nd
former Rockaway Beach Branch median. It also stands to elim- Street on Sunday. Its crazy! I
of the Long Island Rail Road, inate numerous bus stops in Watch A Garden Grow dont complain much as I love
has gained immense traction re- Rockaway as we know them. Dear Editor: this town of ours, but this has to
cently. Thanks to efforts by the I am proud to say I have been We would like to tell you about be fixed, sooner, rather than later.
group and important figures at the forefront of these battles, the Beach 58th Street Community Confusing is being nice. Our local
like former Assemblymember as a member of the QPTC and Garden. Through the hard work politicians really need to jump on
Phil Goldfeder, the MTA is now later as its first vice president. of the Rockaway Youth Task Force NYC DOT for this!
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High Functioning Vs. Low Functioning Autism?

Life With Our I literally stuttered, when I an- clear picture. A functioning group functioning? Your call.
Artistic Child swered, Well, I..I..I dont know. gets things done in an orderly and I see my daughter as high
I never really gave it much timely fashion. functioning. Maybe some of
By Kami-Leigh Agard
thought. Ha! I thought to myself. My you would say that I am wearing
The woman then began to ask daughter is 'high' functioning rose-colored lenses, but anyone
me a series of questions: Does because she is doing exact- who has the fortune of encounter-
After years of wrestling with she talk, brush her teeth on her ly what God created her to do. ing my daughter, is baffled by her
my inner demons to accept own, have friends, dress herself, That stupid mingin lady! As an beauty, physical strength, cunning
the fact that my daughter does cross the street independently, array of colorful explicits filled nature and appetite for life. Some-
indeed have autism, I felt that count money? I started to my head, ruing that I was una- times, Im grateful that she is in a
my journey to acceptance was tune the woman out, and just ble to share them with Ms. So- special education classroom set-
finally over. So what if she does blurted out, Well no to all of cial Services lady, I finally start- ting, which protects her from bul-
not talk, read or write? So what the above, but she is amazing ed to calm down. lying and becoming a social media
if her self-help skills arent on on her rollerblades, skateboard Then I really started to think junky. So yes, Ms. Social Services
par with her so-called neuro- and ice skates. Shes strong as about the difference between lady. My daughter is high func-
typical peers? I started to focus an ox, and very athletic. high versus low function- tioning. Put that in your pipe and
on what she can and will do, as After an awkward pause, The ing. How many of you know smoke it!
opposed to what she cant and woman replied, Ohhhhso I someone who has racked up Mark your calendars! Jam-
may never do. guess she is low functioning? a million college degrees, but min Jon and the Rockaway
Then another slap in the face, If this lady was in front of me, cant keep a job, much less a Beach Artistic Families sup-
when recently I was asked by I would have spat in her face. savings account, and living in port group will be hosting a
a social service agency if she Didnt she hear what I said? his/her parents basement? Rockin Out For Autism concert
is high functioning or low After hanging up, I started to Now compare that to a regular with local rock, reggae and Irish
functioning? The question ponder on what the word, func- Joe who just has a high school music bands at Rippers board-
baffled me as I always looked tioning meant. So I looked it diploma, went to vocational walk concession on Beach 86th
at her as special function- up. According to the dictionary, school to learn a trade, work- Street, Friday, July 7 at 6 p.m.
ing meaning that she was a something that is functioning is ing productively and well, living Come out and jam with us as we
non-conformist, living life on working doing what it's sup- under his own roof. rock out for autism awareness.
her own terms not unlike her posed to do. A functioning re- Between Mr. Educated and For more information, email:
eccentric mom and nutty pro- frigerator keeps your food cold. Joe, who would you rate as ourartisticchild@outlook.com
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1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk

BELLE HARBOR seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
YACHT CLUB 1 teaspoon dried rosemary,
crushed
1920s Grilled
teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
Caribbean
Directions:
Spiced Pork To make the salsa, in a small
Tenderloin with bowl, combine first nine in-
gredients; set aside. In an-
Peach Salsa other small bowl, combine
By Sharon Feldman the oil, brown sugar, jerk sea-
soning, thyme, rosemary and
Serves: 4 seasoned salt. Rub over pork.
Ingredients: Grill, covered, over medi-
cup chopped, peeled um heat for 9-11 minutes on
fresh peaches each side or until temperature
1 small, sweet red pepper, reads 145 degrees. Let stand
chopped for five minutes before slicing.
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded Serve with salsa.
and chopped
2 tablespoons finely
chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro,
By Emil R. Lucev, Sr. & his daugh- interior views and outdoor minced
ter Katie Lucev scenes around the clubs do- 1 tablespoon lime juice
main. Interior views of the 2 garlic cloves, minced
The New Belle Harbor club are SUPER RARE! This 1/8 teaspoon salt
Yacht Club published a mul- picture postcard has pre- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
ti-view advertising postcard served historical views be- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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A Russian Connection Right Here in Broad Channel?

Best wishes ment and the Drug Enforcement where and its killing people, himself to be not only a great
for a speedy Administration (DEA) read The Rosenberg solemnly remarked. civic leader, but nimble of foot as
recovery to Rockaway Times? In the June 1 You read it first in The Rockaway well, while tripping the lights
Lew Simon edition, Dr. Peter Galvin, who Times! fantastic!
who is recov- pens the always informative, Of course, with all due defer- One of the highlights of the
ering at home "Ask the Doc" health column, ence to Dr. Galvin, I must admit day came when Marks children,
from recent was way ahead of the curve with that I have always maintained Jamie and Randy, were handed a
heart surgery. his column entitled, "Fentanyl one steadfast rule for consulting microphone and asked to each
Heres hoping - A Public Risk." Only a week with any doctor for what ails me say a few words to their newly
these initial and painful post-op after the "Docs" column and - never go to a doctor whose of- married father and stepmoth-
days pass quickly and you are accompanying warnings about fice plants have died. I also have er. After Jamie finished with her
back on your feet soon. this drug was published, Depu- to admit that the greatest piece well wishes for the new couple in
Dont forget this Sunday is ty Attorney General Rod Rosen- of unsolicited health advice I front of the assembled crowd, she
Fathers Day. Still unsure what stein, along with acting head of ever received came from one of handed the mic to her obvious-
to get Dad? The Broad Channel the DEA, Chuck Rosenberg, ad- our editors "Boyleing Points" ly very nervous brother, Randy,
VFW is having a "Fathers Day dressed the media at the DEAs columns about relieving nightly who had the entire room laugh-
BBQ" Sunday, June 18 starting headquarters in Arlington, VA leg cramps by placing a bar of ing when he was only able to get
at 1 p.m. Hopefully Sundays to discuss the ongoing response soap under the blankets on the out four words - "Yeah, what she
weather will be filled with lots of to the nations staggering opi- bed by your feet. Believe it or not, said!" Mark and Svetlana, who
sun and warm temps, so gather oid epidemic. Fentanyl is es- it actually worked for me! hails from Russia, were soon on
up Dear Old Dad, your family, pecially dangerous. It is 40 to 50 The Arnemann clan of Broad their way to Alaska as part of their
friends and neighbors and drop times more deadly than heroin. Channel was out full force in all honeymoon, but will shortly be
by the Broad Channel VFW for Just two milligrams, a few grains their finery recently to attend the departing for the "Land of the
some lively music, stimulating of salt, an amount you could wedding of Diane and Charles Tsars" to do it all again for Svet-
conversation, great food, soda, fit on the tip of your finger, can Arenemanns son, Mark, to his lanas parents and relatives who
water and ice cold beer while en- be lethal. Fentanyl exposure beautiful new wife, Svetlana were unable to attend the happy
joying a refreshing light breeze can injure or kill innocent law Stolyarova, over at the Baku Pal- event here in New York.
off the bayunder a tent or an enforcement officers and first ace in Sheepshead Bay. A great Who knew? A Russian connec-
umbrella or out in the sunso responders. Inhaling a few air- time was had by all including our tion right here in Broad Channel!
come on out, and join the fun. borne particles can have dra- own, and might I add very dap- Why would anyone want to live
Who knew the Justice Depart- matic effects. Fentanyls every- per, Dan Mundy Jr., who proved anywhere else?

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R EN T ED (CB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,950
141st: 3BR, 2BA home with deck, private yard, garage and parking pad (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 138th: Renovated 2BR, 2BA apt with private summer parking
R EN T ED (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900
139th: Monthly summer rental, 1BR, 1BA furnished walk in apt with parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,700 128th: 2BR, 1BA newly renovated apt with fresh paint and private parking spot (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850
140th: Beach block brand new 2BR, 2BA duplex rental with private terrace (LJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800 79th: 2BR, 1BA apt with oceanfront terrace, CAC and dishwasher (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850
117th: Penthouse 2BR, 2BA apt with large private terrace and parking (LJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800
79th: 2BR, 1BA condo with terrace in elevator building (NC)
R EN T ED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850
117th: Penthouse 2BR, 2BA condo with HW floors
R EN T ED
(BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,700
118th: Renovated legal basement apt 1BR, 1BA, new SS appliances (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800
98th: Oceanfront 3BR, 2BA open floor plan apartment with sliders leading to deck (BF). . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500
124th: Spacious duplex 1BR unit on beach block with space for office (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
ABTS: Spacious 2BR, 1.5 BA duplex apt with patio, backyard and parking (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500
24th: 3BR, 1BA newly renovated beach bungalow with
R ENporch
T ED and yard (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
91st: Renovated 4BR, 2 full baths apt with master suite, laundry and HW floors (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,400
25th: Beach block bungalow, 3BR, 1BA renovated with small yard (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
101st: 2BR, 2.5BA condo, HW floors, finished basement,
R EN T EDpatio (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,400

98th: Beach block 3BR, 2BA with master suite and ocean views (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 109th: Studio apt in bungalow court with private porch (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,550

122nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA walk in apt with summer parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 80th: Large 1BR, 1BA condo in doorman building (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,525

134th: 2BR, 1BA rental with skyline views, terrace, backyard and summer parking (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 69th: 1BR with SS appliances, wood cabinets and updated bath (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500
134th: 2BR, 1BA rental with skyline views, terrace, backyard
R EN T ED and summer parking (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 125th: Large 1BR with new kitchen, terrace and shared
R ENsummer
T ED parking (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500
22nd: 3BR, 1BA in private home with porch and backyard (JD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 EN T.ED
127th: 1 bedroom, 1bath apt with yard and parkingR(BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,300
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off, and my partners realized financial markets, we got tle part of this environment as
we could no longer afford to space at a downtown location, the geriatric ward and look
be virtual anymore and we de- one of more than 30 locations for our medications to be dis-
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ing been out of the work world them all over the U.S., and by but it is still fun. One down-
for a while, we werent sure the way, you can go use any side to this arrangement was
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at a couple of meetings at a nominal fee. Its like being in son, while starting his new job
Back in the day, being the site called WeWork, which we an exclusive club! Our loca- one bright Monday morning,
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office in the firm. Over time ny was only formed in 2010, a old Goldman Sachs building building again as his father.
companies realized that walls few short years after the 2008 on Broad Street, with Stone Some kids have no luck!
were keeping people apart, not financial meltdown, but they Street pubs literally out the In addition, rather than col-
allowing them to be collabo- are now a $16 billion company. back door. We now sit in our laborate with my partners by
rative and creative together, so What do they do, what is their space looking out from the phone in my pajamas, deny-
they took down the walls. And product? Office space! They same vantage point that those ing that their phone call ac-
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cubicle structure was invent- cheaply after the financial cri- Goldman Sachs! I now find myself face-to-face
ed. Mike Bloomberg was the sis, reconfigured the space and And the space attracts young, with them in an office. As they
poster boy for this movement put up glass dividers. You can hip entrepreneurs who are are younger than me, this is
when as Mayor, he had his desk rent one desk space, two desks, starting their own businesses. tougher on them than me. But
in the middle of a space in City four desks, whatever you want. Its like a beehive or incubator the free beer in the morning
Hall with all his staff around They have conference rooms, for ideas and collaboration. does round out the edges a bit.
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were made out to be, and real- area that has coffee, tea and ripped jeans and a tee shirt one building during my career.
ly just saved the City space and get this free beer! And its all and skateboard who might The future is here. Now all I
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be with yourself. No distrac- and it has made all the dif-

tions of cell phones, deadlines, ference for me. Some people
relationships or media. have enough just being at the
We begin to dive deep into retreat and spending quality
our joys, sorrows and fears. It time in nature. They are happy
can be painful during silence, to just be in retreat mode.
but at the same time there Retreats often take place in
can be a release of emotions humble dwellings with sim-
and attachments. You begin ple vegetarian food from the
to hear the birds singing, you garden. We eat off the land,
take deep breaths smelling the take hikes in the mountains,
flowers, grass and earth. You spend time in contemplation
connect to nature and realize and enjoy one anothers com-
we are all one. Taking a walk in pany. There is such richness in

Retreat the woods in silence, you hear

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Rockaway LocalsYou Tell Us! Get Your Voice Heard!

In our feature, reporter, Kami-Leigh Agard scours the streets to get
your opinion on current issues facing the peninsula.
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The summer puts Rockaway back on the map as NYCs darling
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LEGAL NOTICES
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Notice of Qual. of Tshalach Real Notice of Formation of 199 JAMAI-
SBK Licensed
Exterminator
JOB OPENING Estate Solutions, LLC, Auth. filed
Secy of State (SSNY) 1/20/17. Off.
CA AVENUE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed
with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
Pest and
Local Adult Social Day Program
looking to hire part time loc: Queens Co. LLC org. in NV 05/23/17. Office location: Queens
Control Licensed
recreation assistant for our
10/10/16. SSNY desig. as agent County. SSNY designated as agent
Wildlife of LLC upon whom proc. against of LLC upon whom process against
Control afternoon program. it may be served. SSNY shall mail it may be served. SSNY shall mail
Operator Must be a team player who is copy of proc. to Business Filings, process to c/o Corporation Ser-
energetic and responsible to 187 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12205. vice Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY
assist seniors in social activities. NV off. addr.: PO Box 27740, Las 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful
$14/hour 2:30pm-7:30pm. Vegas, NV 89126. Art. of Org. on activity.
Daniel Baldwin file: 202 N. Carson St., Carson City,
Please email resume to:
917-626-5364 NV 89701. Purp: any lawful activ- BIAO & L REAL ESTATE LLC. Arts. of
RGALLER@OCEANFRONTSDC.COM
SBKDan@aol.com ities. Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/09/17.

Classifieds
Office: Queens County. SSNY desig-
Notice of formation of RUIMING nated as agent of the LLC upon whom
ly LLC. Articles of Organization filed process against it may be served. SSNY
On !
$20 Yard Sales Help Wanted with the Secretary of State of New shall mail copy of process to the LLC,
York SSNY on 05/09/2017. Office 82-17 St. James Ave, Elmhurst, NY
Apartments for rent/sale, etc. 11373. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
located in QUEENS. SSNY has
Go to RockawayTimes.com and fill in the easy form or been designated for service of pro-
Contact us at 718-634-3030 cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any BARN 51 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY
process served against the LLC Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/16/17. Office in
GARAGE SALE CLASSES 148-48 58 AVENUE, 1ST FLOOR, Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC
FLUSHING,NY 11355. Purpose: upon whom process may be served.
Tremendous garage sale. any lawful purpose. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 31-
Display props, mannequins, rare & 23 Vernon Blvd., Astoria, NY 11106.
unusuals, Xmas, Free DIYer classes. Notice of formation of Kennedy Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
something for everyone. Visit The Pavilion RH LLC by Arts. of Org.
Saturday June 17th DIYerbyArtieWallace.com filed with the Secty of State of NY Notice of formation of G.G.E. Real-
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. No Early Birds (SSNY) on 11/3/2015. Office located ty of NY LLC. Articles of Organiza-
139-06 Newport ave. at 36-17 Parsons Boulevard, Flush- tion filed with the Secretary of State
ing, NY in Queens County. SSNY of New York SSNY on 01/17/2017.
has been designated as agent of the Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY
HELP WANTED DRIVERS WANTED
LLC upon whom process against it designated as agent of LLC upon
Part time Dental Assistant Belle Rock may be served. SSNY shall mail whom process against it may be
No experience needed. process to: c/o Tenzer and Lunin served. SSNY shall mail process to
Call: 718-945-5555 or LLP, 32 East 57th St., 10th Floor, NY G.G.E.Realty of NY LLC 73-33 188
Rockaway Park Area NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful act. St, Flushing, NY 11366. Purpose:
Fax Resume: 718-634-8945 718-634-8282
any lawful purpose.
Notice of formation of RLJ Com-
EXCLUSIVE BROAD HELP WANTED pliance Consulting LLC. Articles of Bayside Acupuncture & Physical Ther-
CHANNEL ISLAND Organization filed with the Secre- apy PLLC Arts of Org filed with NY
tary of State of New York (SSNY) Sec of State (SSNY) on 4/20/17. Of-
Waterfront Home for Sale Dental Assistant for busy on 05/16/2017. Office located in fice: Queens County. SSNY designat-
Mother/Daughter 3 bedrooms, Five Town Dental office. Two Queens. SSNY has been designated ed as agent of LLC upon whom pro-
2 full baths, Large Kitchen, for service of process. SSNY shall
work shop, deck & Yard Call for evenings a must!! No Week- mail copy of any process served
cess may be served. SSNY shall mail
copy of process to: 208-01 Northern
more details: ends. Please email resume against the LLC to 111-15 75th Av- Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361. Purpose:
Margaret A.Wagner to: Agnes@nylaserdentistry. enue, Apt. 4F, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Acupuncture & Physical Therapy.
Century 21 Amiable II com
(347)236-2018 EQUALTRANS LLC Articles of
Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) FLYAZ55S13, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed
5/15/2017. Office in Queens Co. with the SSNY on 04/25/17. Office:
SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon Queens County. SSNY designated as
whom process may be served. SSNY agent of the LLC upon whom process
shall mail copy of process to c/o against it may be served. SSNY shall
Abrams Fensterman, 1 Metrotech mail copy of process to the LLC, 22-20
Center, Ste. 1701, Brooklyn, NY Murray Street, Whitestone, NY 11357.

CONSENSUS
11201. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of W & Y Prop-
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filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Lab, LLC. Articles of Organization filed

REALITY
3/20/2017. Office location: Queens with the Secretary of State of New York
County. SSNY Designated as agent SSNY on 3/20/2017. Officelocated in
of LLC upon whom process against Queens. SSNY has been designated
it may be served. SSNY shall mail for service of process. SSNY shall mail
copy of process to: The LLC, 5209 copy of any process served against the
Junction Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373. LLC 150-15 125th Ave. Jamaica, NY
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Dino Tomassetti Remembered

Everyone has heard another, his protruding and it was a torrential
the archetypal story of lower jaw signifying an- downpour. Convention-
the young man that trav- ger. He was as fierce as al wisdom in construc-
els from a foreign land the fiercest lion and yet tion is that you dont
with just the clothes on he never made me feel pour a finished slab in a
his back and a burning like I was not the most heavy rain. I was ready
fire in his belly to make beloved person in his to postpone the pour. I
better of himself, the life. was on the phone with
people, and the world For me, my father my brother Rocco, who
around him. My father was a compass that was also ready to can-
is that man. always pointed me to cel the concrete deliv-
The character of the True North. My great- ery. Then dad shows
man that accomplished est motivation in life up. "Ok, were going
those things is one of was always to make to pour ... " We started
great fortitude, ener- him proud, to get his placing concrete a little
gy, persistence, desire, approval. The greatest bit before 7 a.m., and
and a sheer strength of gifts he ever gave to me by the time we were
will that could literal- were those invaluable ready to start finishing
ly move mountains. lessons exemplified by the slab, the rain had
My father always felt the life that he led. I stopped, the sun was
that if he believed he suspect that there are shining and the birds
could do something, many others in life that were singing. And the
it could be done. And he touched in the same best part was, because
he believed he could way. By his words and of the rain, no one else
do anything. The man actions, he taught his in the city of New York
I am describing seems seven children how to was pouring concrete
superhuman. But that be strong, self-suffi- that day, so we had ex-
was just one facet of cient, and good people. tra trucks available to
my fathers character. And thats how his lega- finish early. This was
I loved my dad the cy will live on; through not a fluke. He had
most for his most hu- the lives and actions of done this on more than
man traits. He was a his children, his grand- one occasion.
My father was and is for me along with my compassionate, loving, children, their children, So as we gather here
one of a kind. He fought mom, including during and extremely intelli- and the countless other today, lets not mourn
valiantly until he got my cancer ordeal when gent man with a sharp lives that he touched. the death of Dino To-
tired. He has taught me I was losing my hair. wit, great sense of hu- Of course, the con- massetti Sr., rather lets
so much through his ex- Joe and I came to their mor, brilliant smile, struction business was celebrate the life and
ample: lessons of tenac- house and I was crying and a way with words a huge part of his life, legacy of a great man,
ity, the importance of and he comforted me that belied the fact that and he truly mastered and lets continue to
overcoming hardships and said, I wish I can English was not his his field. l often say that carry on that legacy
and great strength. His say, Let it (hair loss) first language. He had success in the field of and make him proud.
strength and determi- happen to me instead of an abundance of cha- construction is about Just as I can look out
nation, even after he you. Even with what he risma and charm that being a problem solver on the Manhattan sky-
had his accidents, are was going through with I often tried to emu- and overcoming chal- line and see all of the
a source of inspiration his health issues after late but seldom if ever lenges as they present physical monuments
to everyone who knows his accident, he always succeeded. He always themselves. I was al- that he had a part in
him and loves him. put family first, making put family first, de- ways awed by his abili- constructing, I can
One simple phrase sure to ask how we were spite being so driven ty to look at challenges look out upon the peo-
that he has uttered to feeling, if we were sick to success. He never differently than anyone ple in this room and
me a number of times or in pain. May father passed on an opportu- else, and immediately see all the lives that he
throughout my life was larger than life and nity to help those that and effortlessly come touched in one way or
was: Lorraine, noth- we will miss him. Now were less fortunate up with inventive and another. While he will
ing is impossible. That you can rest in peace, than him. It was some- out-of-the-box solu- be sorely missed, he
phrase, as simple and Dad. We all love you thing that made him so tions. In this way, he will never be forgotten.
common as it sounds, forever. (Eulogy by Lor- proud. He had a gravi- was a brilliant and re- If I know my father, I bet
is one thing that sticks raine Cappuccio, Dino ty about him; an ability sourceful leader. Many you hes looking down
out in my mind when I Tomassetti s daughter). to pull the good people may not know this, but on all of us right now
think of my father. He around him into his or- he seemingly had the and saying, "Get back to
went above and beyond *** bit, just as the sun tugs ability to control the work." I also know that
throughout his extraor- My father, Dino To- the planets. One min- weather. One of my fa- heaven just got one hell
dinary life to prove that massetti Sr., was a giant ute he could shout and vorite stories of him of a Builder to shape
countless times through of man. Even standing at holler, and then the starts on the morning of that place up.
his numerous accom- a modest physical height, next he would give you a 500-yard concrete mat Goodbye Papa. We
plishments, and as the he cast a shadow far a smile and a pat on the pour on one of our pro- Love You. (Eulogy by
song goes, he did it his greater than one would back. Weve all experi- jects in Manhattan. I got Dino Tomassetti, Jr.)
way. He was also there expect at first sight. enced, at one point or to the yard at 5:30 a.m.

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THE KEVIN KEARNEY

SCHOLARSHIP/5K
LIKE FATHER,
SATURDAY JUNE 17th 9:30am
LIKE SON.
on the boardwalk
at Beach 102nd Street.
Providing
scholarships for
kids of families in
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with films, questions and answers by Two Time Olympianpian
having some great
Matt Centrowitz Sr. and other guests.
fun.
Copies of the book, photos, book signing and special items
will be on sale at The Community House.
Cash prizes for the
top men and women
runners.

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Better
Protection? 3*#4
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Provide Safety
I always kinda snickered at guards were off duty. Lots of
the thought process that gov- commotion with four firetrucks
ernment needs to protect us and at least eight cop cars. One
from ourselves, but recently I of the victims wheeled off to
can see the value in this think- an ambulance, and strangely
ing. But maybe there needs to enough, a women brought off
be a different and expanded the beach in handcuffs.
approach to this thinking, rath- What baffles me (and Im sure
er than just preventing people many other residents) is that we
from doing something so they have this thing called daylight
dont get harmed. savings, so we can be outdoors
On May 19 around 6 p.m. when longer and enjoy the daylight.
all the concessions were excited That means doing things at the

about opening for the season, I beach, you know, like swim-
went surfing on my new long- ming. Why else do you go to the
board on my block at Beach beach 93-degree day? It is ab-
96th Street. I paddled out, wait- solutely absurd to shut down a
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ed, caught my first wave that fiz-
zled out near the exposed sticks.
beach at 6 p.m. when there are
so many people in the water,
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Starting to paddle back out, I see and expect them to obey archa-
two girls desperately clawing ic rules/laws to get out of the
for life thirty yards out from the ocean on a mega hot day.
shore. One girl completely sub- So instead of two or three Park
merged grasping for anything, Enforcement Patrol (PEP) of-
and her eyeballs as wide open as ficers driving ATVs up and down
possible, while her large friend the shoreline, whistling people
was leaning on her to keep her out of the water, all of whom will
own mouth above water. With go straight back in once they
no one on the beach, in a panic, leave, how about expanding the
I rushed to them and dragged common sense thinking and
them onto my board in the super protect these people by keeping
strong current, paddling/push- a separate shift of lifeguards on
ing them on my board sideways duty until at least 8 p.m.?
to get out of the current. Ten min- You know theyre going in the
utes later I got them to the beach water, stop neglecting peoples
and they walked away. Everyone safety. Its great when Parks Com-
on the beach still oblivious that missioner Mitchell Silver said
two 16-year-old-girls were prac- there hasnt been any drownings
tically as good as dead had I not on Rockaways beaches while
been so lucky to be there. lifeguards are on duty for the last
Then on Monday night an- three years. How about all the
other two people were rescued drownings when theyre not on
from drowning by a surfer and duty? Protect the people, provide
an NYPD officer, William Lau- vigilance and safety, should they
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mer detail at the 100th Precinct. of those PEP officers would go in
Again this happened after life- to save someone.

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Jamaica Bay Softball

Week 2 Recap
By The Commissioner - After sitting tied for 1st place
the Member Berries fell to .500
The brooms made their way Sunday. They need to get back
back to the field this week as every into the W column playing in a
matchup was a sweep. Early game tough West Division. The Army
action had the Knights of Co- plays in the East and is looking
lumbus repeat last week, losing to stay undefeated in their young
Game 1 6-4 and then mercied season. Hopefully the Berries
in Game 2 as the Mudsharks got will have their jerseys and not
their first wins of the year. The be forced to wear purple t-shirts.
Army finally was here as they PREDICTION: Split.
kept the Orioles losing streak go- 11:30 a.m. Field 2, Kings vs No-
ing and got their first franchise Shows
wins by winning 14-7 and 8-3. - The No-Shows are off to a
Also getting their first franchise slow start and need to bounce
wins were the Kings as they took back after losing pretty bad last
down the Member Berries 17-2 week. Kings are looking to take
and 9-3. In the later games, Old down everyone in their way in
Head got mercied twice against order to win the West. PREDIC-
Morning Wood, 13-0 and 14-2. TION: Kings Sweep.
The Misfits, rocking their new 11:30 a.m. Field 3, Morning
white jerseys, squeezed past a Wood vs Moneyballs ***GAME
Chuggernauts team who were OF THE WEEK***
missing some starters, 6-3 and - A battle of the two top teams
5-3. Finally, we had the Mon- from each division.They are a
eyballs put up a couple touch- combined 8-0 and have scored
downs as they rolled over the No- more than 100 runs. Last time
Shows winning 22-10 and 19-3. It they squared off M.W. won 14-2
is shaping up to be a great sea- twice but this is a New Moneyball
son. Here is a look at this week- team. Payback or does the Wood
end games. keep rollin? PREDICTION: Split.
9:30 a.m. Field 1, Orioles vs
Old Head STANDINGS
- When will the Streak finally East
be over. Last year the Orioles got 1. Morning Wood 4-0
their only win by a rain-out over 2. Misfits 2-0
Old Head. Both teams are win- 3. The Army 2-0
less and need a W if they want 4. Old Head 0-2
a chance to play for the trophy. 5. Orioles 0-4
PREDICTION: Split. 6. Knights of Columbus 0-4
9:30 a.m. Field 2, Knights of
Columbus vs Misfits West
- Knights are off to a slow start 1. Moneyballs 4-0
and are looking for their first win. 2. Kings 2-0
Misfits are under new manage- 3. Mudsharks 2-2
ment and off to a nice start. This 4. Member Berries 2-2
is an East division matchup and 5. Chuggernauts 0-2
could determine whos in and 6. No-Shows 0-2
out during playoff time. PRE- The league is running a 50/50
LAST CALL FOR EVENT SPONSORS DICTION: Split.
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ONE-RUN GAMES HIGHLIGHT PLAYOFF OPENERS
Post-season baseball often In other Major Girls action,
produces tense action; the the regular-season champion
first round of Rockaway Little Graybeard Hilltoppers got off
Leagues playoffs delivered as to a strong post-season start by
expected. beating the El Caribe Caterers
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were decided by the smallest vanced by scoring 12 runs in
of margins. In Major Boys, the their final at bat to win the #4 vs.
Neponsit Realty Giants edged #5 play-in game.
the Drive Safe Mariners 7-6 in Every team in the five com-
a see-saw battle. Minor Boys petitive divisions qualified for
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June 16 : WINSTON MCBOOGIE 5 pm JUNE 24 : DJs @ WORK 10 PM
June 22 : Country nigHT on the water 8 pm JUNE 25 : SHANNON DINERMAN 2 PM
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