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Oh Snap! Rockaway Times Photo Contest Now Open


By Katie McFadden the Parks Department, was so bridges, etc.), 4) Pets/ animals
impressed with the boardwalk (from dogs to birds to whales,
Hit us with your best shots! displays put up by Cori, that and more) and 5) Miscellane-
The 2nd Annual Rockaway he suggested going bigger and ous (anything that is of interest
Times Photo Contest is here. better for the next one. With to Rockaway, Broad Channel or
We know Rockaway is full of the help of Cori and the Parks Breezy Point, that may not fit
some talented photographers Department, that will be a re- into the other categories). You
from amateurs to profession- ality this year. Last years pho- are limited to only two photos
als, and we want to see what tos were blown up to 11 x 14 per category (up to 10 photos
you got! You could wind up size and posted near the Beach total), so pick your best. The
with a $500 top prize. 97th Concession. This year, photos can be from your phone
Community activist and were narrowed down through theyll be blown up to post- or professional camera, but
columnist, John Cori, helped different rounds of judging. er size and will be displayed they must be high-resolution
spearhead last years contest. Once we had a top 30, the fi- all along the boardwalk, from so they can print well as a post-
My main goal was to get peo- nal photos were displayed on Beach 17th to Beach 126th er size. The contest is officially
ple exposure. We have great the boardwalk in Rockaway Street. Details on judging and open, so you can start submit-
photographers and all of these Beach and were open to a pub- voting will be announced at a ting your photos from now until
local people who see the beau- lic vote. Three judges then had later time. The top winner will Friday, April 14 to photoexpo@
ty and wonderful backdrop of the tough job of deciding the once again receive a $500 prize rockawaytimes.com. Please in-
the peninsula, and we wanted winner out of the top three. A and will be featured on the clude your name and what cat-
to get their photos out there, pooch named Walter was top cover of the newspaper. egories youre submitting your
instead of on their phones or dog. Michael Rudins photo of Now, send us those photos! photos under.
on Facebook, Cori said. his dog, Walter, pictured wear- Last year we had 10 categories, Note that any photo submit-
Last years first photo contest ing a cape on the snow-covered which we found to be too many. ted will be used any way The
was such a hit, that we want to beach in the middle of winter, This year, were narrowing it Rockaway Times sees fit, in-
do it again. The contest will be won the grand prize of $500, down to five. The categories cluding in The Rockaway Times
organized by John Cori with the plus a front-page feature on the are 1) Sunsets and Sunrises, 2) Summer Guide. Photo credit
help of The Rockaway Times The Rockaway Times. Beach activity (surfing, swim- will be given. Photos that are
and the Department of Parks This time were going bigger ming, family fun, beach events, submitted to Local Color can
and Recreation. We received and better. Liam Kavanagh, lifeguards, etc.), 3) Bay activity also be submitted into the con-
hundreds of entries, which First Deputy Commissioner for (boats, jet skis, skyline shots, test.

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Feed Your Soul With Some 'Magic'


Soul Food In Far Rock!
By Kami-Leigh Agard to drive traffic here. However
in life, there are always chal-
"Candied yams and jumbo lenges. Our goal is just to offer
shrimp was delicious! good-tasting food that makes
ImpressedThe food was our customers happy and satis-
neat and clean. Catfish was fied. Our food is good, good for
not greasy, yams good, and a the soul, Karen said.
nice healthy portion of collard Barry Adams said that their
greens. most popular dish is mac and
The mac and cheese, fried cheese, fried chicken with a
chicken and broccoli were side of collard greens. They
scrumptious with nice healthy offer discounts to students,
portions. city workers, and emergency
Great food and the staff have and hospital workers, espe-
been nothing but sweet to me! cially since they are so close
After hearing the above re- to St. Johns Hospital. Magic
views, I had to see and experi- Soul Food can also be ordered
ence the magic of Magic Soul and delivered through online
Foods branch in Far Rockaway portals such as Uber Eats and
for myself. However, after talk- ing home-cooked food to share Rockaway since last Summer, GrubHub.
ing with the owners, I learned with their families. when they did a ribbon-cut- Magic Soul Food is located at
that Magic Soul Food does not Then three years later with ting with State Senator James 261 Beach 20th Street. Theyre
only serve incredible food, all the redevelopment happen- Sanders Jr. of District 10, there open seven days a week and
but they also have incredible ing in Rockaway, we thought have been challenges. Not offer delivery from 11 a.m. to 7
hearts. that perhaps this would be a many people on other areas p.m. For more information on
Magic Soul Food is owned by great spot to open a restaurant. of the peninsula know about Magic Soul Food, visit magic-
a team of three family mem- During and after Sandy, Rock- us. We have been distributing soulfood.com or call 718-327-
bers: Barry Adams, chef and away locals kept seeking us out promotional materials, hoping 2154.
proprietor with his wife, Karen for our food, and became loy-

CURRANS
Adams and brother, Carlson al customers, Carlson Adams
Adams, business manager. said.
The Adams family first got Karen Adams said that
introduced to Rockaway on through a friend, they found
Thanksgiving, just after Hurri-
cane Sandy. We came out to
out about an open spot in the
shopping plaza on Beach 20th SUPERIOR MEATS
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Rockaway to help with relief ef- Street. After my husband and Where service is an obsession
forts. We brought food to hous- I checked it out, we thought it
ing projects and schools that was a good location, and decid-
sheltered displaced families. ed to take a chance and open WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS
We were shocked by the devas- our third location, she said.
tation and wanted to help in any The Adams family is original- FOR OUR CURRAN'S FAMOUS
way possible. The tragedy was ly from Guyana, a country in
horrible! Karen Adams said. South America, known for its BRAND CORNED BEEF FOR THE
According to Carlson Adams,
in the weeks after Sandy, many
West Indian culture. We are all
about American soul food, but
S DAY
ROCKAWAY ST. PATRICK'S
Rockaway locals came to Magic we inject some West Indian fla- PARADE, MARCH 4TH.
Soul Foods restaurant in their vor. So its like a fusion in terms
Jamaica branch to purchase of the taste, but still preserv-
food, since with the lack of gas, ing the original American soul Our
O u Corned Beef is all Natural
al &
heat and electricity, it was im- food concept, Karen said.
possible for them to prepare So how did these Guyanese Brined to perfection right on the premise.
soothing, home-cooked food restaurant entrepreneurs get Supply is limited. Please order early
in their homes. A lot of peo- introduced to soul food? We
ple from Rockaway made the got introduced to it from a good SUPERIOR SAVINGS
trek to our Guy Brewer location friend of ours, an elderly lady Boneless Sirloin Steak and Sirloin Tip only $7.89 lb.
in Jamaica, Queens, to get our who is from the South, shared Chicken Cutlets - Cut and Wrapped Your Way only $3.75 lb.
food. We even offered them her recipes, and we just blend- God Bless our Troops.
discounts and gave them extras ed it with our West Indian spic- Curbside Service Always Available.
for free so they could take food es. It all meshed so beautifully.
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really telling to see these folks Karen said.
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This week's Boyleing Points is making room for a guest columnist.

The Death of a Hero


By E.J. DIONNE JR. man and a good father, but not
a man of money. He was part
We buried one of my heroes of that white working-class
on Friday. She was my mother- we pundits have been talking
in-law. about so much. Helen raised
In the case of Helen Boyle, those kids, ages two to 16, at the
hero might be a form of un- time of Jimmys death, on in-
derstatement. Rather than be- come from secretarial jobs, So-
gin with gushing words and cial Security survivor benefits
bloated adjectives, permit me and, as Kevin says, occasional
to recite just a few facts about 5-pound chunks of U.S. gov-
her 85 years on this earth. ernment-issued cheese given
She lost her father at age five out of the backs of trucks.
and learned of his death from Yet this is not the beginning
a kid on the street while she of a sad story. On the contrary,
was walking home. He looked Helens son, Chris, says that his
at her and said, in that mean mother had the most successful
and matter-of-fact way that life of anyone he has ever met.
kids can muster, Your fathers Many of us share this view.
dead. Helen was shocked and For starters: My wife, Mary,
didnt know what to say, so she says she never knew she was
snapped back, I know, even poor until she went to college.
though she didnt. She came home at a break and
When she was 38, she gave said, Mom, were poor. And
birth to twins, Neil and Sharon, Helen replied with a smile, ing through, because she did. literary. (Jane Austen was one
who died within days of being Were not poor, we are impov- Helen had an ineffable inner of her deep loves.)
born. From here, I will let her erished nobility. strength that was rooted in re- One of Helens spiritual he-
son, Kevin, pick up the story. Noble is right. It was not flection, determination and a roes was St. Francis of Assisi,
The pain that mustve meant just that Helen, in a neighbor- quiet confidence in resources be- which is why she knew from
for my mother mustve been ex- hood where most kids didnt yond her own. She was a spiritual the start that a pope who took
treme, but she had little time go to college, sent all six of person, a Catholic to her bones the name Francis would be
to grieve. More was waiting for hers through (with the help of without any illusions about the special. St. Francis taught us to
her. Just a few weeks later my fa- basketball and other kinds of church itself, even though it was confront hatred with love, inju-
ther went in for an operation for scholarships, those survivor so central to her life. ry with pardon, darkness with
what they thought was an ulcer. benefits and student loans). My wife, however, objects to light, doubt with faith and sad-
The doctor came out of the Nor was it just the fact that with a word so many of her friends ness with joy.
operating room and said, Hes her meager resources, Helen used about her, that Helen was The miracle of Helen is that
got two weeks to two months. was the one who helped out a saint. Mary does not for in the face of all the trials she
No bedside manner, just a other neighborhood kids. a moment doubt her moth- was asked to endure, she was
broadside. It wasnt an ulcer, it She was a pillar of her church ers sainthood. She objects to one of the most genuinely joy-
was stomach cancer. and committed to her union the word because it implies a ful people I will ever encounter.
So the twins had just died, (my wife occasionally shouts, sanctimoniousness that had She somehow knew she would
and now her husband was dy- Fired up, gonna organize! nothing to do with a woman always overcome. And she did.
ing. Did I mention there were when we have to get our own who had a sparkling sense of (Reprinted with permission of
six other kids at home? The familys act together). She was humor, who taught by example The Washington Post. (c) 2017,
oldest was just a sophomore in the person her friends counted rather than judgment, and who Washington Post Writers Group.
high school. on for sound advice. She had a enjoyed a rich intellectual life E.J. Dionne's email address is
Her husband, Jimmy, worked gentle manner that signaled she that probed the human myster- ejdionne@washpost.com. Twit-
in a boiler room. He was a good understood what they were go- ies scientific, religious and ter: @EJDionne).

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Conventional Full Thickness Get your chops ready! Fresh- Obolsky said.
Transplants ly made, gourmet croissant For example, this past week-
ADVANCED RETINAL TREATMENT CENTER loaves, assortments of breads, end, Obolsky held a pop-up
muffins, peanut butter pretzel bake sale at Rockaway Beach
Macular Degeneration injections for Wet Form Degeneration cookies, chocolate chip cook- Brewery, where everything
Diabetic Retinopathy Painlessln Office Laser Treatments ies, biscotti, focaccia all this was sold out within the hour.
Non-lnvasive Full Diagnostic Testing and more will be at your I couldnt believe it, Obolsky
OCT Ultrasound Fluorescein Angiography fingertips at the new Rockaway said. When I showed up with
GLAUCOMA Beach Bakery (RBB) store. my goods, there were 20 peo-
Well-known and accoladed ple already queued up, wait-
SLT (Cold Laser Technology) former Manhattan pastry chef ing. People kept coming, and
Eliminates the need for costly irritating drops in most cases Last 2-5 and now proprietor of RBB, of course, I ran out of stuff.
years and can be repeated without risk of scarring Tracy Obolsky, first set up shop Everything went so quickly,
Full range of Laser and Glaucoma Surgery. in Rockaway, doling out her even the dog treats I made for
NO ONE SHOULD LOSE VISION FROM GLAUCOMA, METICULOUS CARE AND ALL LASER popular croissants, sticky buns our four-legged friends! I felt
AND SURGICAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN DR. GELWANS PRACTICE. IF YOU ARE HAVING and quiches out of a camper so bad for the folks who came
CATARACT SURGERY AND HAVE GLAUCOMA, YOU NEED TO CONSULT DR. GELWAN van. According to Obolsky, as and were disappointed that
BEFORE YOUR SURGERY. word got around, RBBs pop- everything was gone.
SEE THE BENEFITS of this Extensive Eye Care Practice ularity grew. I guess it was Obolsky shared how she got
more of an underground word- into baking. I graduated from
for Appointment of-mouth kind of advertising. Pratt Institute with a fine arts
As more people found out and degree in Illustration. I was
told others, it was just amazing having trouble finding work, so
or how viral it all became. Even I became a bartender to make
with opening RBB in a store-
front location, I am worried Continued on page 8

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this historic building to good use available soon. Youth Employment Program is
after years of underutilization. ***** now accepting applications.
To find details of the Request Last week in our RockaRage SYEP provides youth between
for Proposals, Google Riis Park column, we sent out a remind- the ages of 14 and 24, who per-
Bathhouse RFP. er to dog owners to pick up af- manently reside in New York
***** ter their dogs. The poop seems City, with paid summer em-
The pile driving work for the to pile up, especially when the ployment and job readiness
***** training for up to six weeks
Well that came up quick! The Rockaway ferry landing at Beach weather gets colder, and each
108th Street is complete. Some- year we find ourselves remind- in July and August. There are
Rockaway St. Paddys Day Parade opportunities to work in sev-
is less than two weeks away. The time in the next few months, the ing people to pick up! Local pet
ferry terminal structure will be store, Rockapup has come up eral different fields. Head to
42nd Annual Parade is Satur- www.nyc.gov/dycd to apply by
day, March 4 at 1 p.m. You must installed in preparation for the with a productive solution to the
ferry launch this summer. poop problem. With the help of March 17.
pre-register to march. Head to
www.queenscountyparade.org/ ***** donations, they are sponsoring *****
forms to apply. Spring seems to have made DogiSpots, or stations that con- Bridge closures are still on-
an early appearance. The nicer tain plastic bags to pick up after going. The southbound lane
***** weather has drawn people out your dog. They are placed on of the Marine Parkway Bridge
Monday served as a reminder to the beach and boardwalk in signs and electric poles in poop will close nightly from 10 p.m.
of why its important to support droves this past week. However hotspots around the communi- to 5 a.m. from now through
small business. Station Liq- the beach has also been drawn to ty. No more excuses. Pick up! Saturday, February 25 and
uors on Beach 116th closed its the boardwalk. Large sand piles ***** Monday, February 27 through
doors for good after 40 years in have turned the boardwalk into If you missed the TV debut of Wednesday, March 1. The
business. We wish owner, Tom an obstacle course. Hey Parks, the documentary Saving Jamai- Q35 will operate as normal.
Hughes, and the staff all the best since theres no snow to shovel, ca Bay last weekend, youll have One lane will remain open for
in their next steps. The building can focus turn towards shoveling a few more chances. It will be on Brooklyn-bound traffic. Use
is up for sale and offers are still the sand back onto the beach? PBS Channel 13 on Friday, Feb- the Cross Bay Bridge instead.
being accepted. CPEX Real Es- ***** ruary 24 at 5 a.m., WLIW Chan- *****
tate has it listed for $1.5M. Mark your calendars! The 2nd nel 21 on Sunday, February 26 Due to a manufacturing issue,
***** Annual Poseidons Prom will be at 9 p.m. and again on Friday, the light fixtures, covered under
Riis Reminder: the deadline April 1. This fun evening serves March 3 at 1 a.m. warranty, are being removed
to submit a proposal for the Riis as a fundraiser for the Posei- ***** from the boardwalk from Beach
Park Bathhouse is March 9. Na- dons Parade held at the end of Hey kids, need a job for the 61st to Beach 84th. They will all
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BEACH BAKERY for over 10 years in the hectic furniture was made by local
Continued from Page 6 and demanding restaurant in- Rockaway artists.
ends meet. The money was dustry. I got sick of the crazy Each day, the bakery will fea-
great, but I knew that I had to pace I had working in Man- ture a wide variety of pastries
do something else. I started hattan, and coming home to such as freshly made breads,
experimenting with my grand- Fort Greene in Brooklyn was cookies, cakes, panna cotta,
mothers dessert recipes, and not that more relaxing. After lunch offerings on homemade
sharing with friends. I fell in working 16-hour days, it just bread, and of course, dog treats.
love with the whole creative got old, and was not satisfy- As for beverages, RBB will have
process of baking, Obolsky ing. After being so focused for folks would welcome. Dont get La Colombe drip coffee, teas,
said. years, one day I just felt like me wrong, I still work my bum fresh juice beverages based on
She then decided to go back I had it. I had to figure out off, and I still have long hours seasonality such as raspber-
to school to study culinary arts something else. when I bake here in Rockaway, ry lemonade and citrus-celery
at the French Culinary Insti- I moved to Rockaway two but the atmosphere is so satis- coolers to name a few.
tute. After graduating, she was years ago, after living in Fort fying, Obolsky said. Obolsky said that most of her
hired by restaurant Borough Greene for 16 years. Living by Obolskys most popular ingredients are locally sourced
Food and Drink, where she the beach is definitely a great dish? Hands down, its the from Edgemere Farm and the
was quickly promoted to pastry place to be when youre not in everything, ham and Swiss Food Co-op. Also, she will be
chef. Then she moved on and the kitchen, in the hustle and croissant. It doesnt matter growing some of the things
worked at renowned Manhat- bustle of a restaurant. So its how many I make, they sell so that will complement her treats
tan and Brooklyn restaurants really nice to have this kind of quickly. Before I bake the crois- such as arugula for sandwiches
such as Madison and Vine, Five atmosphere and environment sants, I put an everything mix and herbs for pastries and fo-
Napkin Burger, Cookshop, Esca to try to balance out my life. I on top, the same spices you see caccia toppings.
and North End Grill. At all of also fell in love with surfing. I on the outside of an everything Each day will offer a differ-
these places, she was known love the beach and water. It was bagel. It just adds so much fla- ent experience, based on what
for her signature sense of style a very easy decision for me to vor, that makes your mouth wa- I get inspired to do on a given
and composition with the move out here. ter, Obolsky said. day, Obolsky said. I really
foundations of classical pastry. When I moved to the Rocka- RBB will be opening in three want to present fun favorites
She earned a StarChefs Rising ways, I saw a lot of opportuni- weeks at 87-10 Rockaway for those who have been so
Star Pastry Chef Award in 2015 ties for me to open a business Beach Blvd, an 800-square- loyal following me in Rock-
for her work at North End Grill. that would benefit the commu- foot space that will also ac- away, and for new faces who
However, Obolsky confessed nity. I wanted to provide a ser- commodate locals with nooks want to indulge in the RBB ex-
that she got tired after working vice that was different, and that to sit. Obolsky said that all the perience.

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Kids Learn to Cook with Claudette


By Katie McFadden the kids they can add that Harris put the word
when theyre older. She out about Sundays class
Those who brought also made mashed pota- through Instagram. Jaz-
free surfing lessons to toes, plus she added a bit min Novoa, program
underprivileged kids last of green with crisp, beau- manager for the Compass
summer are now making tiful green beans. The after-school program at
waves in other ways. Lou reason behind the menu? Rockaway Collegiate High
Harris, founder of Black Because its easy, Flatow School expressed interest
Surfing Rockaway, is now said, and every kid loves as some of the kids partic-
teaming up with other mashed potatoes. She ipate in a cooking course
community members to also included green beans at school. About five 11th
bring valuable life and ca- to encourage kids to make and 12th grade students
By Joe Lupo
reer skills, such as cook- and eat healthy choices. came out during their
ing, to kids. The class was hands-off, school break. These kids son in everything despite classes with Will of the
On Sunday, February so the kids watched on attend the cooking class his disability. He went Willderness Yard, and
25, Harris held the first and took notes, but every- at school on Wednesdays through so much trouble more cooking classes, all
free cooking class with one got to sample the and this was an opportuni- to teach him surfing and for free. Its good to teach
the help of chef Claudette meal at the end. ty for them to see what goes my son doesnt want to kids these things now.
Flatow. Several students The trial class was the on in their own communi- be stopped, he wants to Everyone in the commu-
from Rockaway Colle- first of many to come. ty and not just in school, keep learning things and nity is helping to pitch in.
giate High School, as well Harris plans on teaming Novoa said. At the end of he wants to be a cook, so Its for a good cause. If a
as some of Harris surfing up with many other local the class, Flatow even of- Lou said bring him right few years down the line a
students got to experi- chefs to provide cooking fered some of the students over, Davids mom, Joce- kid comes up to me and
ence what goes on behind classes to kids. The next part-time jobs over the lyn Smith, said. says I do this because of
the scenes at Cuisine by will be with chef Carlos summer. Another child in Harris plans to bring you, that will be enough
Claudette on Beach 116th Varella of Beach Bistro attendance was David, a back surfing lessons once for me, Harris said.
Street. Flatow showed 96 on Tuesday, February 3rd grader who has taken the weather is nicer. Hes For more information
the kids how to make her 28. Come this summer, surfing lessons with Harris also teaming up with oth- on classes, follow black_
lemon chicken, making Harris hopes to make the before. Lou is fantastic. ers to bring yoga class- surfing_rockaway on Ins-
sure to leave out the white cooking classes a regular David has cerebral pal- es, martial arts classes, tagram or email Louishar-
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Facts You Probably Dont Need


George Washington was an ul- to create a home for freed slaves
tra successful liquor distributor in Liberia.
in the new country. He made
rye whiskey, apple brandy and During his presidency, John
peach brandy in his Mount Ver- Quincy Adams enjoyed skin-
non distillery. ny-dipping in the Potomac Riv-
er in the early mornings.
John Adams and Thomas Jeffer-
son were close friends and cor- Andrew Jackson was involved
respondents - but they also had in as many as 100 duels, most
a bit of a rivalry. Adams' dying of which were fought to defend
words were, "Thomas Jefferson the honor of his wife, Rachel. He
survives," unaware that he had was shot in the chest in a duel in
died hours earlier. In another 1806 and took a bullet in the arm
shocker, both died on July 4, in a bar fight with Missouri Sen.
1826. Thomas Hart Benton in 1813.

Thomas Jefferson and John Martin Van Buren's nickname


Adams paid a visit to William was "Old Kinderhook" because
Shakespeare's home in Strat- he was raised in Kinderhook,
ford-upon-Avon in 1786. There, N.Y. A popular theory states that
they chipped off a piece from the term "O.K." is derived from
Shakespeare's chair as a souve- the O.K. clubs that sprung up to
nir. support his campaign.

James Madison was Princeton John Tyler had 15 children,


University's first graduate stu- more than any other president.
dent. Two of his grandsons are still
alive today. One of Tyler's chil-
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, dren, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, born
is named after James Monroe. in 1853, fathered Lyon Gardiner
He supported the American Tyler Jr. in 1924 and Harrison
Colonization Society in its work Ruffin Tyler in 1928.

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Liquid Bread Beer Garden Coming Soon


will be about 17 different kids movie nights on Tues- Then theres your handhelds
cold brews offered. Each one days, to Friday 2-for-1 happy like burgers and sandwiches. If
will be selected by Manhat- hour specials along with a DJ. you have room, top it off with
tan-based brewmaster Justin Theyll also cater to local sports a dessert like classic smores or
Meyers. There will be seasonal leagues by offering 80s/90s cult deep-fried cookie dough.
varieties and even gluten-free classic movie nights and 2-for- Liquid Bread will officially
By Katie McFadden options, and the beer garden 1 pitcher specials for those open sometime in May, un-
will host different beer tast- coming from Wednesday night less the weather is suitable in
Have a taste of some Liquid ing events for guests to sample volleyball games, and 2-for- April, but there will be a sneak
Bread next weekend. Thats a their favorites. 1 pitcher specials for those peak of whats to come on pa-
nickname for beer and there Although theyll be di- wearing softball uniforms af- rade day. The beer garden will
will be plenty of it pouring at rect neighbors, owner Kelley ter games on Sundays. Theyll be open and there will be live
Rockaways new beer garden. Brooke says Liquid Bread will also host their own bocce ball music by the BEasy Band from
The Community House (101- offer a different vibe from the league on Thursdays from 7 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by
19 Rockaway Beach Boule- Community House. Basically p.m. to 10 p.m. DJ Mikey Blingz until 9 p.m.
vard) is getting a new addition. its going to be very laid-back Good beer wouldnt be com- The beer garden is located in
Liquid Bread Beer Garden and super family-friendly. We plete without good food. Liquid the fenced-in area of the Com-
will offer a laid-back, fami- envision a place where peo- Bread will offer its own special munity House parking lot. The
ly-friendly atmosphere this ple can come in uniform after menu. There will be a varie- restaurant will once again of-
summer. From May through softball games and have a few ty of hot dogs from your basic fer free parking to customers
October, this outdoor venue beers, or where kids can run grilled hot dog called the Little in the Sands Point Physical
will offer plenty of beer, good around and play games, or Leaguer, to some fancier op- Therapy lot. Once it officially
grub, movies and games. The people can come off the beach tions like the Deep South, fea- opens, the beer garden will be
new space, which is taking and sit down with their bath- turing a deep fried hotdog with open Sunday through Wednes-
over the parking lot adjacent ing suits on, Brooke said. The coleslaw, cheese, jalapenos and day until 10 p.m. and Thursday
to the Community House, will space will offer 15 to 20 picnic chopped onions, plus more. through Saturday until 11 p.m.
be open for a preview on Sat- tables, a bocce ball court, a Youll also find appetizers like It will be open through Octo-
urday, March 4 after the Rock- ping pong table, cornhole and mac and cheese, waffle cheese ber, so look forward to some
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low-risk, medium-risk, or high- opinion among experts is how

Ask the risk category (risk meaning risk


of tumor growth and spread).
to treat the moderate-risk pa-
tients. A significant factor is the

DOC
Low-risk is a Gleason score of side effects of treatment. Pros-
6 or lower, PSA of less than 20, tatectomy can lead to urinary
and early tumor stage (the tu- and sexual problems, hormone
mor is well-confined within treatment can lead to sexual
By Peter Galvin, MD the prostate as seen on MRI or problems, and radiation can
ultrasound). Medium-risk is a lead to both sexual and urinary
Gleason score of 7, PSA below problems, plus bowel issues.
PSA Screenings 20, and medium tumor stage. So deciding on treatment is an
It has been said that if a man cancer the PSA level is an integral High-risk is Gleason of 8 to 10, individualized process that in-
lives long enough, he will get part of assessing whether he is PSA over 20, and advanced tumor cludes age, overall health, and,
prostate cancer. Yet nowhere in low-risk or high-risk. stage. Age and overall health are most importantly, being sure
medicine is there more contro- A vital part of staging prostate also used in defining risk. that the patient is well-informed
versy and differing opinions, than cancer is the Gleason scale. It was Now comes the controversy. and able to participate in the
in the diagnosis and treatment of invented by Dr. Donald Gleason A recently published review ar- treatment decision process.
prostate cancer. For example, a in the 1960s. The Gleason score is ticle found that men with pros- I am a primary care physician
year or two ago, the United States determined by a pathologist who tate cancer, who were followed who still believes in PSA screen-
Preventative Services Task Force examines the tissue obtained for 10 years, had the same (very ing. However it is not for all men.
(USPSTF), a federal committee from a prostate biopsy. Two ar- low) risk of death from pros- Men over 70 to 75 should not get
that makes recommendations eas of the tissue are examined tate cancer, whether they were tested for PSA as the results can
on screening for diseases, rec- under the microscope. Each area only monitored, had surgery be misleading, plus should they
ommended that physicians stop is given a score of 1 to 5, where (prostatectomy), had radiation, develop prostate cancer, it is very
doing Prostate-specific antigen 1 is normal-appearing prostate or received hormone therapy. unlikely to lead to their demise.
(PSA) screening because, they tissue and 5 is highly abnormal The study did find, however, Younger men, say between 45
reasoned, PSA screening was tissue. The first area examined that those who were only moni- and 50, should be tested because
causing too many false posi- is the area where the tumor is, tored had a higher rate of tumor a low PSA level in those men im-
tives and unnecessary surgeries. and the second area is where growth and spread. So there is parts a lower risk of developing
Many physicians, urologists, and the tumor is less prominent. the dilemma. Many urologists prostate cancer in the future.
professional societies disagree Both scores are then combined will recommend monitoring Please direct questions and
with this recommendation. As an to make a total score of 2 to 10. only for those in a low-risk cat- comments to editor@rockaway-
aside, in someone with prostate Then the patient is placed into a egory. Most of the differences of times.com

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Numbers
the heck isnt it actually 15 de- Its not right I tell you. And only numbers, and the fact is
grees? Why are we left walking dont give me that junk that the tax rate didnt go up.
around freezing our butts off, sixty is the new forty, thats Perhaps the greatest group
but having to say, Well its ac- not happening. of bean counters are statis-
tually only 30 degrees out. Mermaids never age. Have ticians. They at least will tell
By Lou Pastina Birthdays fall into this cat- you noticed that? Is it the salt you that all stats lie. Statisti-
egory too. Its only a num- water? All the swimming may- cians are the ones who when
Numbers are supposed to ber! Forget the number they be? Perhaps its their siren asked, what does one plus
represent facts, hard, cold, say, you are as young as you songs to sailors passing by. one equal, will ask in return,
undisputable facts. But it feel. Well geez, if you feel like Whenever you see a picture what do you want it to be?
seems that is less the case a hundred, maybe you are of King Triton, he has a long Ill tell you what I want it to
these days. Trump routine- then! I have a friend who says white flowing beard and looks be, I want it to be twenty-five
ly trots out numbers as if its all in your head anyway. like he has lived for centuries. again. The hell with a birth-
they are facts, but the press But growing up we all marked Mermaids? They are perpetu- day that ends in a zero!
points out that his numbers those big numbers down as ally twenty-five years old. Its But again, these are only
are wrong. Of course then the a rite of passage. Remember not fair I tell you. numbers, and they are only
press is labeled fake news turning double digits? That Same is true of taxes. Have in your head anyway, so why
by the President, and we are was a big deal. How about fi- you gotten your real estate bother. I did read recently
all left wondering who the nally hitting those teenage tax bill from Mayor de Blasio? that those above a certain age
heck to believe. I guess for years? Then slowly the twen- Happily announcing that real should get more sleep, lest
the purposes of this paper, ties roll by, your thirties are estate taxes have not gone they become more grouchy
I represent the press too, so gone in a blink, forget about up. But oh yeah, we have re- and grumpy. That they
just assume everything that your forties, they didnt last assessed your home and we should watch what they eat,
follows is fake. long enough, and then your feel its worth more, so the cut down on the soda, elimi-
Weather reporters are re- fifties! Thats what we thought tax rate (which didnt go up nate salt and sugar, and start
ally good with numbers. Its old was when we first hit dou- they remind us) multiplied, eating healthy. Maybe they
30 degrees out, but the real ble digits! And now, all of sud- by your new assessed value, should exercise more too.
feel temperature makes it feel den youve become the guy equals more than last year. This is awful; I hope seventy
like it's 15 degrees! Well, if it across the street who hit sixty! They must really think we are is not like this! I am going to
feels like 15 degrees, then why How the hell did that happen! all idiots. But again these are take a nap now.


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known as the QUEENSRAIL, re- the phone was brusk and an- resources could solve multiple
activated. Don't you think we have noyed that I requested a delivery problems. Perhaps the corporate
enough Parks? stoppage; in fact, she went on sponsors printed on the coupon
Danny Ruscillo about how it would be illegal for bags would fund the poop pick-
me to ask for the delivery to stop up campaign as well as the cur-
Dog Poop Solution if I am not the sole inhabitant of rent distribution of poop bags
Dear Editor: the property! I am amazed that and their contents?
(In Response to 2/16s Rock- our laws encourage the tossing/ This may sound a little cra-
aRage) dumping of unwanted commer- zy but crazy ideas have recently
I believe the dog poop solution cial materials on private property! proven to be a recipe for success!
is actually offered by The Rock- Anyway, back to dog poop! David Selig
away Times and a fellow called Charlie Agrisonti is the fellow
Charlie Agrisonti! Depending on who coordinates the stuffing of Poop's a Problem
Queensrail Not Queensway where you live in Rockaway, the the bags with coupons or free Dear Editor:
following may sound familiar. newspapers, then has a team of I am reading this week's Rock-
Dear Editor: On a weekly basis every home delivery people strolling with aRage column regarding people
So what I'm hearing is the in the 90s is issued poop bags! shopping carts down our streets not picking up after their dogs. I
Queensway people have a Goal, a We actually receive an additional while tossing the bags onto our agree completely that during the
Goal that should never be reached. bi-weekly delivery of poop bags properties. Charlie's business winter months it becomes much
The real Goal that everyone should tossed into our front yard as well. could become a positive force worse and is a real problem. Can
be fighting for is the reactivation I am referring to The Rockaway in our community by having his we also add that these pet owners
of the Old Rockaway Beach Rail Times (enclosed in clear bags), team use their bags to pick up also need to curb their dogs and
Line, the Queensrail, NOT a park. and the coupons (enclosed in a the poop whilst distributing, onto not permit the dog to defecate on
The fight for this rail would benefit bag with a promoted brand on doorsteps rather than front lawns, neighbors lawns. I do not own a
all of us who need so desperately the exterior). the coupons or free papers to the dog but over the past two months I
better transportation. Listen to the When I called the phone number residents who request them. have had to pick up dog droppings
Queens Public Transit Commit- on the coupon bag (800-376-6222) It seems wasteful in every sense off my front lawn and on two oc-
tee, they know the facts, they know to request that since we do not have to have Charlie's team step in dog casions my husband stepped in it
what they're talking about. Every- dogs, we would prefer to not find poop as they stroll our windy and tracked it through our house!
one who wants a good, safe and this unrequested material on our streets while tossing unwant- It is disgusting! They chose to own
reliable mode of transportation property. I was apparently ignored ed bags with perhaps unwant- a dog and there are certain re-
must get on BOARD and fight to get since the bags keep coming... ed contents into our properties sponsibilities that come with that.
the Old Rockaway Beach Rail line, The woman who answered when a simple reorganizing of Annette Marchinetti

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Charter School (710 Hartman paratory school site at 710
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28 2017
years of dedication to make location will feature a tour of
FEBRUARY NOMINATIONS

TUESDAY
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fillment of the K-8 charter. educational model, student AND CONFIRMATION
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some longer than others. In ply feeling the love and encour-
the short 25 years I have lived agement we all have for one
on this block, much has hap- another is enough. One day at
pened. There have been loss- a time is all we have, so better
es, sicknesses, disagreements, to have joy, than sadness. We
but through it all we have lean onto one another and ac-
remained good friends. The cept help along the way.
bond is strong and we will al- Choose to be happy and find
ways respect one another and your joy. It is the only way to
help each other get through live life. When the ghost of
tough times. We are more darkness gets into your heart,
than just neighbors and there take a walk to a friends house
is nothing we would not do or give them a call. Share a cup
for one another. I remember of tea or a glass of wine, and

Finding Your Joy in my time of darkness a few


years ago, my neighbors ral-
lied around me and supported
you will soon begin to feel bet-
ter. Your friend may help shed
light on your darkness. You
and Happiness me like I was family. Never will
I forget what they did for me.
may feel grateful for this mo-
ment and let go of the sadness.
We live in a very special really tough? When we lose Recently, I was reading The We are all meant to help and
place and I think we all treas- our loved ones, deal with a Book of Joy. One of the quotes support one another. Family,
ure and know how beautiful sickness, become depressed reminded me of my dear neigh- friends and acquaintances be-
and strong our community or cant find something to be bors and friends. Wherever come your lifeline. I for one,
has become. To have joy in happy about. you have friends thats your am blessed to live among such
your life is a choice you make. Reach out to friends, family country, and where you re- compassionate, kind souls.
Yes, we have loss, trauma, and acquaintances for help. ceive love, thats your home Thank you for being part of
drama and all sorts of cra- We are here for each other whoever gives you love, thats my life. When we connect with
zy things that happen in life, and more than happy to be of your parent. There are so many one another, we find joy. Life is
but in the end, as our dear service in some way or form. beautiful people in our com- short and in the end, joy real-
friend Andy Israel reminds us The block where I live is full munity. I am often reminded ly is what life is all about. May
with his famous quote, Life of amazing people who are of love and joy when spending you be happy, may you find joy
is about joy. So how do you very much like family to me. time with my friends and fami- in your life and may you love
find joy when life becomes We have all lived here forever, ly. Just being together and sim- life.


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ABTS: 3BR, 2.5 BA modern unit with spacious yard, private driveway, CAC, W&D (NC) $2,800 89th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA in private home with CAC, big yard (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,950
66th: Furnished 2BR, 1.5 BA duplex with private yard, W&D and CAC (MC). . . . . . . . $2,600 138th: Renovated 2BR, 2BA apt with private summer parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,950
73rd: 3BR, 2.5BA unit with patio, CAC, W&D, 1 car garage and 1 car driveway (MC) . . $2,500 62nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA fully furnished apt with dishwasher and W&D (JD) . . . . $1,950
130th: Brand new 2BR apt, SS appliances, HW floors, W&D, terrace and parking (LJ) . $2,500 79th: Newly renovated 2BR, 1BA, CAC, W&D, ready March 1st. (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,950
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MATCHBOOK tomatoes, milk, garlic powder
COVER RIIS PARK, and Italian seasoning and mix
well.
LATE 1930s 2. In a separate frying pan,
quickly brown the ground beef
Pasta with along with the onions and
celery, salt and pepper, over me-
Written by Emil R. Lucev, Sr. & ing, Dining and Dancing Rock- Ground Meat and dium-high heat for 5 minutes.
his daughter Katie Lucev away, Neponsit and Long Island. Mozzarella Drain the meat juices and add
The inside portion list- the beef to the casserole dish.
Todays Historical View is of ed products SOLD at the Riis By Sharon Feldman Mix the beef and veggies into the
a rare matchbook cover from Baths: sauce with a wooden spoon and
Riis Park. The item was printed Hortons Ice Cream. Serves: 4-6 top the whole dish with an even
and manufactured by The Lion Bordens Products. Ingredients layer of mozzarella cheese.
Match Company of New York, Drakes Cakes. 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta 3. Place into the preheated
U.S.Pat. No.1.733.258, patented Schneiders Beverages. 1lb ground beef oven for 45 minutes, or until the
in Canada in 1929, and MADE Ehleres Grade A Coffee. 1 small white onion, chopped pasta is tender.
IN THE U.S.A.! Gobels Provisions. 1 rib of celery, diced Tip: If using different pasta
The outside portion of the cover Trommers Beer. 2 14oz cans chopped tomatoes than elbow macaroni, be sure to
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1/2 tsp garlic powder ingly. Thicker pasta will require
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1/2 tsp salt oven.
1/4 tsp pepper
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Directions
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and lightly grease a 3-quart cas-
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pan. Pour the uncooked elbow
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say, Dont worry, itll be ok. However, the question is


A great-grandmother in how long do you entertain
her 80s stated that when she these behaviors, rather than

Life With Our was first told about autism,


she frankly rejected the idea.
However, I accepted. That
redirect them? Theres a the-
ory that you have to start with
play, which some argue is

Artistic Child being said, I refuse to accept


the notion that she is not nor-
mal. None of us are. What is
normal? As far as I am con-
more natural than Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA).
One parent, who is a teach-
er, countered that she be-
cerned, its just a button on a lieves ABA works because it
washing machine. teaches autistic children to
By Kami-Leigh Agard Dr. Goodwin weighed in play more appropriately and
that though it is hard to get also it is reward-based. If

Time To Remove
some autistic individuals they complete a task, they get
to talk, there is still hope. a treat. They begin to connect
Maintain a continuous re- the treat with the completion
gime of therapy and expose of the task, she said.

the Smoke Screens them to as many things as


possible to draw their speech
out, Goodwin said.
On the topic of medi-
cation, one parent said,
I dont believe that you
A grandmother of a four- should use medication with

and Focus on Whats year old boy questioned how


to address repetitive behav-
iors. My grandson got into
the sole purpose of just
trying to calm down your
childs hyperactivity. There
the Poopy' song. He got cre- are natural supplements like
Really Important ative and started singing how
poopy was like chocolate
ice-cream. He drove us crazy.
Melatonin that you could
give to ensure your child is
getting sleep. My son is on
If you were a fly on the wall, How could I argue with that? I Night and day, all we heard a low dose anti-depressant
you would guffaw at the utter would feebly retreat, but still was Poopy, she said. because he went through a
dysfunctionality of my fami- thinking, hmmmwhat about Goodwin said that these rough stage of severe anxie-
ly. Just think, traditional nu- bubble wrap? behaviors usually phase out. ty. He would see planes fly-
clear family represented by The impetus behind this The goal is to keep expos- ing and be petrified. He was
the Huxtables in The Cosby confessional? At the Rocka- ing them to other things. Its scared to go outside. It was
Show morphs into the color- way Beach Artistic Families a game of trial and error. Just affecting the quality of his
ful folks from the 80s sitcom, support group held on Thurs- keep trying, and hope for the life. I had to make the dif-
Mamas Family! day, February 16 at Willder- best, she said. ficult choice of whether to
No, I am not the perfect ness Yard, I was in awe of the Other attendees expressed give him medication so he
mum and wife. No, my easy- honesty shared by the diverse their battles with food. One could live a life that was at
going daughters dad and I are group of attendees. There father of an 18-year old least manageable. If medi-
not cohabitating together in were single mums, single shared that his daughter is cation helps prevents them
marital bliss. (We are actually dads, grandmothers, aunts, on a limited diet, where at from harming themselves or
separated, good friends, live even a great-grandmother! one time she would only eat others, its totally worth it.
on the same street, and share They all shared both funny cheese for lunch. She got so I talk about autism to open
custody of our daughter). and hairy anecdotes about constipated and developed doors into the reality of our
Yes, I lose patience and their artistic loves ones, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. lives as caregivers, build
sometimes buckle under and how it affects the sanity We made several trips to the understanding, tolerance
the pressure of taking care of of their lives. emergency room. Also at the and growth of our artistic
our uber active and mischie- These autism warriors came time, there was a lot of dis- children. Please do share
vous artistic daughter. Yes, to learn more, build aware- ruption in our household your thoughts and stories by
I still cry privately when her ness and get guidance on how that I believe may have con- emailing ourartisticchild@
autism seems overwhelming, to best address the needs of tributed to it, he said. outlook.com.
and I feel like a failure. And, our artistic loved ones. The A parent of a 14-year old
my most revealing and em- group was facilitated by Dr. boy said that when he was
barrassing confession? Yes,
its her dad who successfully
Hazel Goodwin, a Rockaway
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Too Much Time


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after the storm. I am still pressive numbers to march of forcing the men to nego-
not quite sure how plowing in Washington and through- tiate a peace. Of course due
the parking spaces in front out the world, there is now diligence also requires that I
of commercial establish- much talk about the Wom- advise you to keep in mind
ments does the businesses en's March groups next that it was also Aristophanes
any good, when everyone's "novel" idea - women should who said: "These impos-
car remains plowed in un- go on strike for a day. The sible women! How they do
der feet of snow and ice on organizers of the Women's get around us! The poet was
residential streets, and are March on Washington have right : Can't live with them,
unable to travel to and park set the date for their general or without them."
in the shop's nicely cleared strike, dubbed "A Day With- Broad Channel, why would
curbside. Nevertheless, de- out A Woman," for March 8, anyone want to live any-
spite my cynicism regard- which is International Wom- where else?
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during our recent snow- from why we park on drive- hold sexual privileges from
storm, I could not help but ways and drive on parkways.
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nated for service of process. SSNY filed with the Secretary of State of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
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against the LLC 135-11 40th ROAD, fice located in Queens. SSNY has to satisfy the lien of the Lessor for rental and other charges due. The said property has been stored and is located at the
SUITE 10A, FLUSHING, NY 11354. been designated for service of pro- respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.Storagestuff.bid beginning
five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyers premium
Purpose: any lawful purpose. cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial
process served against the LLC or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as general
Notice of Formation: Koology LLC. 4708 Overbrook Street, Douglas- household items unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or
sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.
Articles of Organization filed with ton, NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful
purpose. Metro Self Storage Occupant Name Unit # Property Description
Secretary of State of New York 2727 Knapp Street 1. Max Dallorso Jr. 1013 furniture & clothing
(SSNY) on December/2016. Office Brooklyn, NY 11235 2. Yanet Martinez 2012 beauty care & commercial items
loc: Queens County. SSNY designat- Annovello Cookies LLC Art. Of (718) 769-9000 3. Lloyd McGreevy 2017 household items
Org. filed 11/29/16. Office in Bidding will close 4. Shalom Dasaimzave 2026 furniture, household items
ed for service of process. SSNY shall on the website 5. Alexis Cagino 2036 household items, furniture
mail copies of any process served Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of www.Storagestuff.bid 6. Greta Johnson 2080 household items
against the LLC to 239-19 66th Av- LLC upon whom process may be on 3/6/2017 at 11:00am. 7. Joseph Gencarelli Sr. 2121 household items, collectibles
enue #3, Little Neck, NY 11362. Pur- served. SSNY shall mail copy of 8. Ahmed Sarhan 2157 household items, clothing
pose: Any lawful purpose or activity. process to 7128 Cooper Ave, 2F 9. Armen Genorgyan 2232 household & commercial items
10. Joseph Zayats 3118 furniture, commercial items
Glendale NY 11385. Purpose: Any 11. Patrick Thompson 3104 furniture, commercial items
HK FIRM 2, LLC Articles of Org. filed lawful purpose.
NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/19/16.
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agent of LLC upon whom process STREET PHASE 1, LLC Arts. of
may be served. SSNY shall mail copy Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY
of process to c/o Cornicello,Tendler (SSNY) on 01/24/13. Office location:
&amp; Baumel-Cornicello, LLP, 2 Queens County. SSNY designated
Wall St., 20 th Fl, NY, NY 10005. Pur- as agent of LLC upon whom process
pose: Any lawful purpose. against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to Corporation Service
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TIONAL LLC Articles of Org. filed NY regd. agent upon whom and at which
process may be served. Purpose:
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of LLC upon whom process may be
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cess to The LLC 116-11 Curzon Rd cles of Organization filed with Sec-
9;
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Purpose: Any lawful activity. on 10/23/2015. Office Locations:
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5/23/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY
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design. Agent of LLC upon whom 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, Fischette Insurance Agency
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EXPRESS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed
SUNRAD REPAIRS, LLC, Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
filed with the SSNY on 01/30/2017. 01/24/17. Office location: Queens
Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has County. SSNY designated as agent Tel: 718-474-3135
been designated as agent upon whom of LLC upon whom process against it
process against the LLC may be served. Cell: 347- 350-1269
may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-
SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, cess to: Lino C. Santos, 31-44 88th Fax: 718-474-3944
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The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017 Page 31

Rockaway LocalsYou Tell Us! Get Your Voice Heard!


By Kami-Leigh Agard
In our feature, reporter, Kami-Leigh Agard scours the streets to get
your opinion on current issues facing the peninsula. Your VoiceYour
CommunityYour Platform.
This weeks topic:
Many say that the Rockaway living experience in the summer versus
the winter are polar opposites. The summer is intense with the sun-
drenched beaches, packed concession stands on the boardwalk and
the constant parade of tourists. However, what do we do for fun in the
winter?
Locals weigh in:


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LOCAL COLOR:
READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX
We might be a little biased but we think some of the best photographers
in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared
with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rock-
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Rockaway Little League


Registration Closes Tuesday
be accepted in early day, May 12; and team Photo the right lessons.
March. Days on Wednesday, May 17, As always, RLL will march in
The regular sea- Saturday, May 20 and Sunday the Rockaway Memorial Day
son is slated to be- May 21. (All dates are sub- parade. They encourage all to
gin for older players ject to change.) An important participate in honoring those
on April 1. The date component of Coaches Day is who made the ultimate sacri-
for the first Tee-Ball training on Positive Coaching fice for our country.
games and the an- and sportsmanship. According DIAMOND DUST: Visitors to
nual Opening Day to RLL: "We are committed to Ft. Tilden will notice more new
Parade and Cele- providing a values-driven en- fencing and dugouts this sea-
bration is Saturday, vironment for all of our chil- son. The league has continued
April 29. Baseball dren. We hope parents will its post-Sandy repair work and
Registration for the 2017 and softball action will continue take an active role in teaching safety upgrades.
Rockaway Little League (RLL) through June 30. In the com-
baseball and softball season petitive divisions, playoffs will
closes on Tuesday, Febru- begin around June 15. Last year,
ary 28. Last year was another more than 700 children com-
banner year for RLL with an peted on more than 50 teams.
increase in participation past This year, every team will be
pre-Sandy levels, higher qual- scheduled for 12 regular season
ity play, and an increased em- games. For the third year in a
phasis on positive coaching. row, the playoff tournament will
What will 2017 bring? be double-elimination.
Registration for families is Other notable dates include
open online (www.rockaway- Coaches Day in late March;
littleleagueny.siplay.com) the Home Run Derby on Fri-
through the last day of Febru- day, April 28; the Pitch, Hit
ary. Signups for Tee Ball may and Run Competition on Fri-

Rockaway Swimmer
Makes State
Tournament
The Catholic High School Chaminade High School and
Athletic Association (CHSAA) a Riis Park Lifeguard, swam a
held its swimming cham- personal best in the 500 free-
pionship at Nassau County style, which was fast enough
Aquatics Club in Eisenhower to qualify for the New York
Park on February 11 and 12. State finals set for March 3
Local Trevor Foti, a junior at and 4 at Nassau Aquatics
Center. Chaminade High
School also bested perenni-
al powerhouse rivals St. An-
thonys and Fordham Prep
for the first time in eleven
years and were crowned the
GET
CHSAA Champions. More
than 20 other local swim-
mers took part in the tourna-
ment. Some of these includ-
SPOTTED!
ed: Matthew Meade and Kyle
Cornish from Chaminade; T-shirts
Thomas Woods and Dylan
Carey from Xavier; Shane available online
Smith from St. Edmunds
Prep; and, Liam Howley, Al-
lan Shaw and Jack Kimmeth
from Xaverian.
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